Bond beam blocks are horizontal concrete masonry units in which the web portion have cuts or holes to access vertical reinforcement. They may be U-shaped or sometimes they may come up with knockout sections which can be removed while using. Bond beams are placed in courses in masonry walls to construct a bond beam.
What is bond beam block used for?
The bond beam is made up of specialized blocks that are filled with grout to hold a sturdy steel bar in place. They add steel reinforcement to structures that might need more than just traditional CMUs to hold it up sufficiently. The use of a bond beam helps to link the building together more integrally.
What are the different types of blocks?
- Types of Hollow Concrete Blocks:
- Concrete Stretcher Blocks.
- Concrete Corner Blocks.
- Concrete Pillar Blocks.
- Jamb Concrete Blocks.
- Partition Concrete Block.
- Lintel Blocks.
- Frogged Brick Blocks.