Load bearing masonry construction is one of the oldest and most widespread construction techniques in the world. Every wall element in a load bearing masonry structure carries the load to the foundation which is then transferred to the soil. Load ...
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Bond Beam Block vs. Lintel Block Differences
Bond beam blocks and lintel blocks are concrete units which are used especially for masonry purposes. The differences between both bond beam block and lintel block in terms of their usage, shape, functions etc. are explained in this article. Lintel ...
Parapet Walls – Types and Uses
A parapet wall is a low or dwarf wall built along the edge of the roof, terrace, walkway, balcony etc. Parapet walls can be constructed using different materials like reinforced cement concrete, steel, aluminium, glass etc. Different types of parapet ...
Bond Beam Block-Dimensions, Specifications, and Applications
Bond beam blocks are concrete masonry units which are manufactured with reduced webs (Fig. 1) or with knock-out webs (Fig. 2); the knock-out webs are removed prior to the placement of the unit in the bond beam. The purpose of ...
Brick Basement Wall- Construction Procedure, Practical Consideration
Brick masonry walls are not commonly used as a basement wall but it can be constructed to serve this purpose. Brick basement wall must be built according to design specifications and drawings so as to be able to resist both ...
Refractory Mortar – Types and Construction Practice
Refractory mortar is a specially engineered mixture of sand, calcium aluminate, cement, and fireclay. It is used to lay firebrick in places that are exposed to extremely high temperature. The refractory mortar is utilized only to build fire places and ...
What is Concrete Block Spacer? Their Uses and Construction
Concrete block spacer is plastic or metallic molded installation equipment or tool employed for proper placement of masonry units. The concrete block spacer enables the installation of concrete block wall systems by anyone with a basic skill set. So, the ...
Sandcrete Block Manufacturing and Testing
Sandcrete blocks and bricks are masonry units manufactured from a mixture of cement, sand and water, and it plays a crucial role in the building construction. Sandcrete blocks are largely used for load bearing and non-load bearing walls and foundations. ...