Group 8 Lesson 11 Presentation
Group 8 Lesson 11 Presentation
Group 8 Lesson 11 Presentation
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OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
1. CONCRETE
A. WHAT IS CONCRETE?
B. WHAT ARE CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS?
i. CONCRETE BLOCKS
ii. THE IMPORTANCE OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS IN CMUs
iii. STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR NON-LOAD BEARING CMUs
iv. STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR LOAD-BEARING CMUs
C. WHAT IS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH?
2. MASONRY
A. WHAT IS MASONRY?
3. CONCRETE BLOCKS IN THE CONTEXT OF CONSTRUCTION
A. TYPES OF MASONRY
B. TYPES OF CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS
1. CONCRETE
1-A. WHAT IS CONCRETE?
• Concrete is the most used construction material in the world and the
second most used material by humankind, second just to water.
• is widely used in construction of most of the civil engineering structures,
including residential houses, high-rise buildings, industrial buildings,
bridges, roads, and dams.
• Due to its very high compressive strength, concrete is used widely as a
construction material.
• The sheer volume of concrete used in the construction industry makes it
one of the most important civil engineering materials.
1-B. WHAT ARE CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS?
• Concrete masonry units (CMUs) are made of a relatively dry mix of
Portland cement, aggregates, water, and, in some cases, admixtures.
• The important properties to consider when specifying concrete
masonry units are weight, compressive strength, water
absorption, and the coefficient of thermal expansion (Table
12.1).
1-B-i. CONCRETE BLOCKS
• There are several types of concrete masonry units such as modular
size blocks, concrete bricks, slump blocks, and lastly, concrete
blocks which will be today’s focus.
• A wide variety of types of standard concrete blocks are available,
many designed for special uses.
• They are produced in three major groups: solid load-bearing,
hollow load-bearing, and non-load-bearing units.
1-B-ii. THE IMPORTANCE OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
IN CMUs
• Since concrete masonry blocks are virtually used in every type of
construction, they are manufactured to conform certain standards.
• These standards help to codify best practices, methods and
technical requirements to create a safe and sustainable built
environment for the community.
1-B-iii. STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR NON-
LOAD BEARING (CMUs)
• Cementitious materials to use in reference to ASTM C129
– Portland Cement
– Blended Hydraulic Cements
– Hydraulic Cement
– Hydrated Lime, Type S
– Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
– Pozzolans
• Aggregates to use in reference to ASTM C129
– Normal Weight Aggregates
– Lightweight Aggregates
1-B-iii. STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR NON-
LOAD BEARING (CMUs)
• Density classifications to conform to in reference to ASTM C129:
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Corner concrete blocks have flat lengths, one flat end and one
specially shaped end. The specially shaped end locks with the
stretcher block and the flat end creates the corner.
3-B. TYPES OF CONCRETE BLOCKS
Concrete pillar blocks
are long, thin blocks with standard-size lengths, but short ends.
They can have two or three holes and are used to create
partitions.
3-B. TYPES OF CONCRETE BLOCKS
Lintel blocks
The top surface of this sort of block has a frog section and a
header and stretcher. Frog aids in the retention of mortar and
forming a strong bond with another brick.
3-B. TYPES OF CONCRETE BLOCKS
Bullnose concrete block