LOAD BEARING INTERLOCKING STRUCTURAL BLOCKS AND TENSIONING SYSTEM

摘要

Construction materials intended for use as structural elements, such as structural blocks, used in the construction of buildings and civil engineering structures. The blocks can comprise hemp hurd and fibers, flax fiber, hydraulic lime and hydrated lime. In one aspect, the blocks may comprise a body shape configured so as to allow it to interlock with other blocks in the construction of a structure. In another aspect, the blocks may be adapted to incorporate tensioning means. Methods for manufacturing the blocks and structures comprising such materials and methods for building such structures are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A structural block tensioning system for contributing to the tension bearing attributes of a structure, the system comprising:
a plurality of structural blocks, each structural block having opposed top and bottom surfaces, opposed side surfaces and opposed end surfaces; a plurality of members embedded within each structural block, one end of each member extending from one surface of the structural block, wherein one or more of the embedded members comprises a lengthwise cavity therethrough; a plurality of apertures extending within the structural block from an opposed surface of the structural block, the apertures adapted for engaging with an extending end of an adjacent structural block; and tensioning means positioned within the lengthwise cavity of the one or more embedded members, wherein the cavities in the embedded members of adjacent structural blocks align to form a conduit for receiving the tensioning means.