Those that use cinders (fly ash or bottom ash) as an aggregate material are called "cinder blocks" in the United States. They … See more

Concrete blocks are made from cast concrete (e.g. portland cement and aggregate, usually sand and fine gravel, for high-density blocks). In the western United States, where they are easily obtainable, porous lav… See more

Blocks come in modular sizes, with the most popular typically referred to (by their thickness) as "4-inch", "6-inch", "8-inch", and "12-inch". In the US, concrete blocks are nominally 16 in (410 mm) long and 8 in (200 mm) … See more

Concrete block, when built with integral steel reinforcement, is a very common building material for the load-bearing walls of buildings, in what is termed concrete block structure (CBS) construction. One of the common fo… See more

Concrete masonry walls may be ungrouted, partially grouted, or fully grouted, the latter two enhancing their structural strength. Additionally, steel reinforcement bars (rebar) can be used both vertically and horizontall… See more

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• Beall, Christine (1987). Masonry Design and Detailing for Architects, Engineers and Builders (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-004223-3. See more