Composite masonry block and method of making the same

摘要

A multi-component composite block includes a pair of opposed and parallel masonry face panels amalgamated with transverse non-masonry truss-webs or a truss-module including a plurality of joined non-masonry truss-webs. Truss-webs and/or truss-module are delivered within the mold assembly and aligned, retained, and held fast in place by mold apparatuses. Portions of truss-web and/or truss-module unite together with mold apparatuses to shape partitioned residual cavity spaces for the addition of concrete block forming material to form face panels. The truss-web members and/or truss-module have configured elements that integrate with the concrete mass of the face shells providing a permanent amalgamated bond. The assembled multi-component composite block is rigidly stable, durable, structural, lightweight, and thermally efficient.

主权项

1. A composite structural block comprising:
a pair of generally planar facing panels each formed from a masonry material including concrete, wherein each of the facing panels defines an outer surface of the structural block; and a pair of truss-web members extending between and interlocked and molded with an inner surface of each of the pair of facing panels, wherein the truss-web members are each formed from a non-masonry material and include a pair of spaced vertical sidewalls and a pair of opposite end walls that each extend between the pair of vertical sidewalls to create a portion of a mold forming boundary for the inner surface of the facing panels.