A review on past and present development on the interlocking loadbearing hollow block (ILHB) system

Bosro, Mohamad Zulhairi Mohd; Samad, Abdul; Mohamad, Noridah; Goh, Wan Inn; Tambichik, Muhammad Afiq; Iman, Muhamad Afif

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/140/1/012135

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“…The second section required the respondents to answer questions on the ten (10) challenges in utilizing the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks, as listed in the Table 1. The scale provided ranged from 1 to 5: strongly disagree (1), disagree (2), uncertain (3), agree (4) and strongly agree (5). The statistical analysis method that was used for this study is a descriptive analysis from the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 26.…”

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“…Sharath, Vikas and Kumar (2013) stated that the interlocking mortarless load bearing hollow blocks system differs from conventional mortared masonry system due to the elimination of mortar usage, where the bricks are connected through interlocking protrusions and grooves. Hence, the rate of construction significantly increases with the elimination of mortar (Bosro et al, 2018). In addition, Ahmad et al (2011) highlighted that the introduction of interlocking mortarless blocks is to reduce the use of manpower in line with the fulfillment of the requirement of the Industrialized Building System (IBS).…”

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“…Moreover, the alignment of the blocks is simple and easy, which can be perfectly carried out by a semi-skilled worker. The existence of long and narrow protrusions and grooves at the sides has made the blocks more convenient to be laid and connected together (Bosro et al, 2018). The common block types are stretcher, corner, and half block (Figure 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6).…”

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Industrialized Building System (IBS): Challenges in Implementing Interlocking Mortarless Blocks (IMB) System for Housing Projects

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2021

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The Malaysian government strongly encourage the application of new techniques in building construction such as the Industrialized Building System (IBS). With this new IBS technology, numerous advantages will be obtained and will directly raise the performance of the building. However, the acceptance of IBS in Malaysia is still low. There are many components of IBS. The objective of this paper is to describe the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks System (IMB) and to identify the challenges in the utilization of the mortarless blocks system in housing construction. This research was carried out in Ipoh, Perak, with a focus on housing construction projects. Questionnaire was provided for the respondents to answer. The data was analyzed using the descriptive analysis from the SPSS software. The result revealed that one of the challenges is contractors who tend to use traditional construction method rather than the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks system method. The usage of Interlocking Mortarless Blocks in Malaysian is still low as there is no specific standard on Interlocking Mortarless Blocks system. Therefore, the findings of this research can hopefully assist Malaysian contractors in making a decision on the component to be used in their projects. Additionally, the findings ensure that the government can take appropriate action to encourage the use of IBS, especially the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks

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Section: Interlocking Mortarless Blocks System 21 Development Of Interlocking Mortarless Blocksmentioning

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Industrialized Building System (IBS): Challenges in Implementing Interlocking Mortarless Blocks (IMB) System for Housing Projects

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2021

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“…Since 1980's, interlocking masonry system was introduced as the alternative method to conventional masonry construction system. The revolution in the masonry system extends from the ordinary bricks till the mortarless masonry system [1]. The main feature of the mortarless masonry system is the elimination of its mortar layers and are connected through the provision of interlocking mechanism.…”

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“…Passage of time has seen several attempts to develop these mortarless masonry system in various parts of the world. In Malaysia, the current invention of the mortarless masonry system was the PUTRA block system made from concrete [1]. The invention has been patented both in UK [7] and US [8] where it is one of the successful inventions has been made by Malaysia in mortarless masonry block industry.…”

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Computational Study of Mortarless Masonry Block System Under Uniaxial Compression Load

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Response of reinforced mortar-less interlocking brick wall under seismic loading

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Hao

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Bull Earthquake Eng

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Mortar-less construction with interlocking bricks has many advantages, such as improved construction efficiency and relatively low requirements on labour skills. Nevertheless, the seismic performance of interlocking brick structures is not well understood yet. In this paper, laboratory tests and numerical modelling are carried out to investigate the seismic behaviour of interlocking brick walls. Laboratory shaking table tests are performed on a scaled reinforced mortar-less interlocking brick wall. The response and damage modes under in-plane seismic loading are investigated. A detailed numerical model is then generated and validated with the laboratory testing data. Unlike the conventional masonry wall that diagonal shear damage governs the failure, the interlocking brick wall exhibits rocking responses, whose damage is mainly at the two bottom corners of the wall. Full-scale interlocking brick walls are then modelled and compared with conventional concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls bonded by mortar. Comparisons are made between the seismic resistances and damage modes of the two walls. The influences of ground motion intensities, vertical components of seismic excitations and different seismic time histories on the seismic behaviour of the interlocking brick wall are examined. It is found that the interlocking brick wall has a higher seismic resistance capacity than the conventional CMU wall. Inter-brick friction is the main energy dissipation mechanism in the interlocking brick wall. Because of the rocking response, vertical component of the ground motion significantly influences the damage of interlocking brick wall. The interlocking brick wall is insensitive to velocity pulses of ground motions due to its relatively high natural frequency.

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A review on past and present development on the interlocking loadbearing hollow block (ILHB) system

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

Industrialized Building System (IBS): Challenges in Implementing Interlocking Mortarless Blocks (IMB) System for Housing Projects

Industrialized Building System (IBS): Challenges in Implementing Interlocking Mortarless Blocks (IMB) System for Housing Projects

Computational Study of Mortarless Masonry Block System Under Uniaxial Compression Load

Response of reinforced mortar-less interlocking brick wall under seismic loading

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