In accordance with one aspect, a wall construction system includes a plurality of blocks configured to interfit in multiple courses with aligned interior voids being defined by the blocks. At least one shim is disposed between two of the plurality of blocks, wherein each shim includes a main body having a curved surface including a portion having a non-constant radius of curvature. A cementitious material disposed in the aligned interior voids.
E04B 2/18 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/46 - Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the positionSpacers for cavity walls by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
In accordance with one aspect, a wall construction system includes a plurality of blocks configured to interfit in multiple courses with aligned interior voids being defined by the blocks. At least one shim is disposed between two of the plurality of blocks, wherein each shim includes a main body having a curved surface including a portion having a non-constant radius of curvature. In addition, a cementitious material is disposed in the aligned interior voids.
E04B 2/18 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/20 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by filling material with or without reinforcements in small channels in, or in grooves between, the elements
E04B 2/26 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element the walls being characterised by fillings in all cavities in order to form a wall construction
E04B 2/02 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
A wall construction system includes multiple block types that interfit with one another to form walls in a staggered arrangement. Block types include jamb blocks having front and back surfaces, a planar surface on a first end, and a second side having a projecting surface or a receiving surface configured to mate with the projecting surface. The jamb block includes a top mating surface and a bottom mating surface configured to mate with the top mating surface. Webs extend from the front surface to the back surface to form voids. A multi-directional elevation is formed over a void adjacent the planar surface to permit stacking of blocks in two orientations. Other block types include a half jamb block having a web to form a void and a planar surface, and a web stretcher having a projecting surface on one end and a receiving surface on another end.
E04B 2/18 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/20 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by filling material with or without reinforcements in small channels in, or in grooves between, the elements
E04B 1/04 - Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped or slab-shaped elements the elements consisting of concrete, e.g. reinforced concrete, or other stone-like material
E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
E04B 2/02 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
A wall construction system includes a first plurality of leveling blocks arranged in a first course and a second plurality of field blocks arranged in a second course atop the first course. Each leveling block has a leveling plate that engages a lower surface of the leveling block and includes a bore for receiving a threaded bolt having a contact surface. The threaded bolt is adapted to be threaded to a desired position relative to the leveling plate to permit the contact surface to be positioned at a desired vertical position relative to the lower surface of the block such that the upper surface of the block is disposed substantially in a particular orientation when the block is placed on a surface. Each field block includes a lower surface that interfits with the upper surface of at least one of the leveling blocks.
E04B 2/30 - Walls having cavities between, but not in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts kept in distance by means of spacers, all parts being solid using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the positionSpacers for cavity walls
E04B 5/04 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement
E04B 1/02 - Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped or slab-shaped elements
E04B 2/32 - Walls having cavities between, but not in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts kept in distance by means of spacers, all parts being solid using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the positionSpacers for cavity walls by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/18 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
E04B 2/44 - Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the positionSpacers for cavity walls
E04B 2/52 - Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities the walls being characterised by fillings in some of the cavities forming load-bearing pillars or beams
E04B 2/48 - Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the positionSpacers for cavity walls by filling material with or without reinforcements in small channels in, or in grooves between, the elements
E04C 1/39 - Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings characterised by special adaptations, e.g. serving for locating conduits, for forming soffits, cornices, or shelves, for fixing wall-plates or door-frames, for claustra
E04B 2/02 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
E04B 2/74 - Removable non-load-bearing partitionsPartitions with a free upper edge
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Wall construction block combination for a wall construction system
A wall construction system includes a plurality of leveling blocks arranged in a first course wherein each leveling block including an upper surface, a wall defining a leveling block void, and at least one leveling component having a leveling plate that engages the wall and at least one threaded adjuster extending through the plate. A plurality of field blocks is arranged in a second course atop the first course wherein each field block includes a lower surface that interfits with the upper surface of at least one of the leveling blocks and a wall defining a field block void aligned with the leveling block void of the one leveling block. A cementitious material is disposed in an aligned field block void and leveling block void of at least one of the field blocks and at least one of the leveling blocks, respectively.
E04B 1/02 - Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped or slab-shaped elements
E04B 2/18 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
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