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Standard and structural concrete blocks

Description:

The megablock concrete block is a pre-fabricated concrete unit in the shape of a straight prism having one or more vertical openings that is used in simple stone masonry or structural systems. This is due to the possibility of reinforcing the units on both sides of their surface. The concrete block is manufactured using an industrialized process which guarantees great quality units.

Uses and applications:

The concrete block is widely used in construction projects ranging from social interest housing to commercial and industrial buildings. Its main applications are:

• Simple or dividing walls
• Structural walls
• Perimeter walls
• Holding walls

Advantages:

The megablock concrete block is manufactured abiding by a great raw materials control and using a state of the art technological industrialized process, which guarantees its quality regarding other products in the market, thus achieving greater quality works and reducing waste at the worksite. Our blocks comply with standards NMX-C-441-Construction industry-Blocks, bricks or masonry bricks for non structural use-Specifications and NMX-C-404-Construction industry-Blocks, bricks or masonry bricks for structural use-Specifications and test methods.

Standard line

Units
cm. 
Weight
kg. 
Resistance to compression NMX-C-036  Absorption NMX-C-037 
10x20x40 11.3    
12x20x40 12.4  A minimum of 40 kgf/cm 2 18%
15x20x40 15.5    
20x20x40 16.9    

Structural line

Units
cm. 
Weight
kg.
Resistance to compression NMX-C-036 Absorption NMX-C-037
20x20x40 17.1 A minimum of 60 kgf/cm 2
12%

Recommendations:

The place at which the concrete blocks are delivered and stored must be large, have an easy access both from the outside and from the construction site. It must have a clean and level solid floor. When the blocks are handled individually it is recommended for the stacks not to exceed a 1.6m height and that they are locked horizontally in a two way manner in order to avoid toppling.

Applicable standards and specifications:

Concept Mexican standard 
Portland Cement NMXC-414
Aggregates NMXC-111
Water  NMXC-122
Additives NMXC-255
Concrete blocks  NMXC-441
Concrete blocks for structural use  NMXC-404
Resistance to compression  NMXC-036
Absorption NMXC-037
Contraction due to drying  NMXC-024
Size NMXC-038

The product's specifications and properties are not limited to the ones listed above. If you require any special characteristic, please contact Technical assistance to obtain the corresponding help and advice.



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