Unbonded system for strength testing of concrete masonry units
US7415890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249987
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An unbonded capping system for strength testing of concrete masonry units (CMUs) comprises a rigid, rectangular foam board of a size to be received on a face of a CMU. A plastic sheet is laminated to the rigid foam board and is engagable by a test apparatus, in use, with the rigid foam board engaging the face of the CMU to provide even load distribution during testing.
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