7 types of concrete block used in building construction 1.
Different types of concrete hollow blocks.
The cost of concrete blocks are lesser than the conventional bricks and the strength and durability are also higher.
Stretcher block corner block pillar block jamb block partition block lintel block frogged brick block bull nose block.
Bullnose concrete block 08.
Hollow concrete blocks used a lot in the construction industry they made of exactly the same aggregates as solid concrete blocks.
3 625 in x 7 625 in x 15 625 in.
Midwest products group standard cored concrete block common.
Concrete stretcher blocks 02.
Types of concrete blocks hollow concrete blocks.
The concrete block units shall be made in sizes and shapes to fit different construction needs.
Corner concrete blocks 06.
Types of hollow concrete blocks.
As per the name we understand that this kind of block contains holes which fill with mortar of lightweight aggregate material.
The standard sizes of concrete blocks 80cm x 40cm x 10cm.
The concrete blocks are available in different sizes and shapes.
For light construction work concrete block masonry which is also known as concrete masonry unit cmu is used which has great advantages over brick and stone masonry concrete blocks are cast manufactured in required shape and sizes and these may be solid concrete blocks or hollow blocks unit here we briefly discuss types of concrete blocks.
Lintel blocks also known as channeled blocks are u shaped concrete masonry units.
A hollow concrete block is defined as a concrete block containing a void area that s 25 greater.
The concrete block hollow open or closed cavity or solid shall be referred to by its nominal dimensions.
4 in x 8 in x 16 in.
We can complete the construction in a short period by using concrete blocks.
Types of concrete blocks.
Concrete pillar blocks 05.
They include stretcher corner double corner or pier jamb header bullnose and partition block and concrete floor units.
The holes occupy between 25 50 of the total volume of the block.
Jamb concrete blocks 07.