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There's more than meets the eye with FORMBLOCK. Open-ended concrete block are manufactured with webs that are formed to accommodate horizontal reinforced steel. An inner cell lip assures proper vertical reinforced steel placement. Cores are then filled to meet specified performance standards.



"Formblock Design Data"

 

SPECIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS

  1. All concrete block shall comply with ASTM C90.
  2. Recommend grout or concrete to be 2,000 psi minimum with maximum size aggregate of 3/8" and slump range of 7" to 10".
  3. Recommend grout to be placed with "High Lift Method" in compliance with ACI Building Code, latest edition.
  4. Recommend Type "N" mortar in compliance with ASTM C270, concave struck joints.
  5. Recommend the splicing or lapping of horizontal and vertical steel reinforcing to be in compliance with ACI-531 and the Uniform Building Code. The tying of bar laps or splices is not recommended with the use of formblock.


16" Form Block


12" Form Block


12" Form Block One Half


8" Form Block

Measurements: Top = Inches • Bottom = (mm)