Method for forming masonry unit
AssigneeJapan Science and Technology Agency
InventorsYasunori Matsufuji, Tomoyuki Koyama
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AssigneeJapan Science and Technology Agency
InventorsYasunori Matsufuji, Tomoyuki Koyama
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Masonry units (10) are integrally assembled by tightening forces of bolts (60) and nuts (70), in a condition that interlayer metal plates (50) are interposed between the masonry units. A basic form (11) of the masonry unit is contained in a mold for forming the masonry unit. A space (98) for fluidic covering material, which is chargeable with the covering material, is defined between upper and lower faces of the form (11), and the fluidic covering material is charged in the space. The upper and lower faces of the masonry unit are covered with the solidified covering material (12). According to the present invention, high dimensional accuracy of the masonry unit can be ensured, and efficiency of the production process of the masonry units is promoted to improve productivity of the masonry units.
A method for forming substantially flat and smooth horizontal surfaces on upper and lower faces of a masonry unit oriented in its position of intended use in a masonry construction in which a flat metal plate having an upper face and a lower face is interposed between upper and lower masonry units with the upper and lower faces of adjacent masonry units being in surface-to-surface contact with the upper and lower faces of the metal plate, and the upper and lower masonry units being integrally assembled by tightening force of fastening elements, extending through a vertical through-hole of the masonry unit, the masonry unit forming method comprising the steps of:
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