Wall Construction System and Component Thereof

摘要

A wall construction system comprises a number of courses of masonry construction blocks stacked one atop another in any desired pattern, such as a running bond pattern. One or more fluid conduits are disposed in thermal communication with one or more of the masonry construction blocks and one or more fluids are passed through the fluid conduits. The fluid(s) may comprise one or more liquids, one or more gases, or a combination of liquid(s) and gas(es). The fluid(s) can transfer heat between an enclosed environment, such as a room, and the material of the masonry construction blocks.

主权项

1. A masonry construction block, comprising:
a first face having a first thickness and a second face opposite the first face and having a second thickness, wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness; a plurality of webs extending between the first and second faces and defining at least one void configured to receive reinforcement material; and at least one channel in the first face for retaining a conduit therein.