Abstract: Economy and stability are the prime requisites of any structure. Best designer is one who comes out with a design which gives the stable and economic structure. In this paper an investigation on hollow concrete block masonry is carried out and a comparative study is executed with respect to brick masonry construction and strength parameter, economy, light weight character and insulation property are studied and compared. The strength of hollow concrete block masonry wall is less than brick masonry wall but cost of construction of former wall is very less.
Keywords: Brick Masonry, Compressive strength, Economy, Hollow concrete block and insulation
Title: Brick Masonry and Hollow Concrete Block Masonry – A Comparative Study
Author: Rafiq Ahmad, Mohammad Iqbal Malik, Mohammad Umar Jan, Parvez Ahmad , Himanshu Seth, Javaid Ahmad
International Journal Of Civil And Structural Engineering Research (IJCSER)
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