Investigating the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Block Masonry Units (CBMU)

Authors

  • Owais Islam Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Attaur Rahman Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan

Keywords:

Concrete block masonry units, water absorption, compressive strength, mortar cubes, masonry prisms

Abstract

Concrete block masonry are nowadays a common practice to be provided as infill walls in Reinforced
Concrete structures as well as load bearing walls due to their improved sound and fire proofing properties. Moreover, its
low cost and easy and robust construction has also boosted their use in construction industry. This research focusses on
finding the mechanical properties of concrete block masonry units and the mortar used during its construction. Water
absorption test on CBMU, compressive strength test on CBMU, compressive strength test on mortar cubes and
compressive strength test on concrete block masonry prisms has been conducted and has shown promising result.

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Published

2019-11-25

How to Cite

Owais Islam, & Attaur Rahman. (2019). Investigating the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Block Masonry Units (CBMU). International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 6(11), 69–73. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/4475

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 11 (2019): Volume: 06, Issue: 11 - November, 2019

Section

Articles