Professional Documents
Culture Documents
BLDG 1151
Concrete blocks
A concrete block is primarily used as a building material
in the construction of walls.
A concrete block is one of several precast concrete
products used in construction
Most concrete blocks have one or more hollow cavities,
and their sides may be cast smooth or with a design.
Concrete Blocks
Concrete blocks
The concrete that is commonly used to make concrete
blocks is a mixture of powdered portland cement, water,
sand, and gravel.
Concrete blocks
In addition to the basic components, the concrete
mixture used to make blocks may also contain various
chemicals, called admixtures, to alter curing time,
increase compressive strength, or improve workability.
Blocks size
The shapes and sizes of most common concrete
blocks have been standardized to ensure uniform
building construction.
Design of blocks
Many progressive block manufacturers offer variations
on the basic block to achieve unique visual effects or to
provide desirable structural features for specialized
applications.
Standard blocks
Clay Bricks
Natural clay (silica & alumina) minerals, including kaolin
and shale, make up the main body of brick.
Clay Bricks
Clay bricks
Clay Bricks
Strength and durability Sufficient for the intended
conditions in which the brick will be used.
If it is to be used as facing bricks, it should have a good
appearance.
Good base for rendering and plastering (keyed brick)
Clay Bricks
Types of bricks
Common bricks- no particular finish on any surface, internal work,
work that will be covered or appearance is secondary.
Engineering bricks very dense used wall or piers that will carry
heavy loads, retaining walls, bridge abutments, lining of chimney
shafts, etc.
Clay Bricks
Bricks laid lengthwise in a wall are called stretchers;
bricks laid crosswise to a wall are called headers.
frog
Header face
Stretcher face
Brick building
The world's highest brick tower of St. Martin's Church in
Landshut, Germany, completed in 1500
Clay Bricks