THE SMART MASONRY

BUILDING SYSTEM
I N S TA L L AT I O N M E T H O D O L O G Y ( E N G L I S H V E R S I O N )
INTRODUCTION
Th e S m a r t M aso nr y B uild ing S ystem, developed in Austra lia is a smarte r,
m o r e co s t ef fective m etho d of wa ll construction, w hich elimina tes th e u se
of m o r t a r by using d r y stacked , steel reinforced a nd concrete grout core
f i l l e d sys te m, which can act as a shea r wa ll.

Sm a r t B lo c k is a lo ad b ear ing self-a ligning concrete hollow block is a l i g n e d

ve rt i ca l ly , u s i ng the p atented a lignment key, which is inserted betwe e n
b l oc k u n i t s , and ho r izo ntally , thru its tongue a nd groove design.

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 OUR PRODUCTS
STRETCHER BLOCK
Ito ay ginagamit pangkaraniwan sa tuloy-tuloy
at diretsong pagkakabit ng blocks.
Block grooves
and design are
identical on
both sides

Horizontal locking groove

designed on the top and
bottom of the block

Vertical locking groove

designed on the top and
bottom of the block

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 OUR PRODUCTS
CORNER BLOCK
Ito ay ginagamit upang mapanatil ang
pagkapantay ng pader sa mga kantuhan.
Vertical locking key
groove is located on
the end of this block

Horizontal locking groove

designed on the top and
bottom of the block

Vertical locking groove

for alignment key is
located on the side
of the block

I N T E R LO CK I NG
A LI G N M E NT K E Y

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 OUR PRODUCTS
CORNER BLOCK
Ito ay ginagamit upang mapanatil ang
pagkapantay ng pader sa mga kantuhan.
Vertical locking key
groove is located on
the end of this block

Horizontal locking groove

designed on the top and
bottom of the block

Block is completley
flat on one end

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 THE SMART MASONRY
BUILDING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION KIT
Ito ang tamang pag-gamit ng alignment key

RUBBER HEAD MALLET ALIGNMENT KEY STEEL FUNNEL 10 LITERS

tool for alignment key for vertical alignment of the wall tool for grouting

SADDLE CLAMP TILE WEDGES KEY INSERTION TOOL

tfor connecting of wall without alignment key for block alignment that have 3.5mm height off tool for alignment key

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 GRAPHICAL
PRESENTATION
Vertical reinforcing

Cavity filled PRODUCT PROPERTIES

with grout

Alignment key

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH = 550 PSI TO 3000 PSI

PROPERTIES 140 SERIES 110 SERIES

Horizontal
reinforcing LENGTH 400MM 400MM

WIDTH 140MM 110MM

HEIGHT 200MM 200MM

WEIGHT 12.5KG TO 13.5KG 10.5KG TO 11.5KG

No mortar

NOTE: WEIGHT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE DENSITY

PER VOLUME OF AGGREGATES.

Self-aligning
blocks

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 RECOMMENDED
CEMENT SAND RATIO

STRENGTH CEMENT APPROX.

OF BLOCK TO SAND STRENGTH

550 PSI 1:6 800 PSI

650 PSI 1:6 800 PSI

700 PSI 1:5 1,000 PSI

750 PSI 1:5 1,000 PSI

1,000 PSI 1:5 1,000 PSI

2,500 PSI 1:3 2,500 PSI

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INSTALLATION
METHODOLOGY
STEP 1

Before laying the 1st course

of blocks make sure that
all deformed steel bars are
in place according to the
engineering plan.

STEP 2

Place alignment guides

(batter board) in all the
corners of the house where
blocks will be laid, secure
the guides and ensure
that they are sturdy.

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STEP 3

Lay the 1st course of blocks

in a base of concrete mortar,
this is just to ensure that
your wall is level and plumb.
Half an alignment key
is inserted in the dovetail
of each block to ensure
connection of the 1st layer
to the next

STEP 4

Coordinate with the

Engineer prior to laying
of the next course of blocks,
make sure that the wall
is straight and is in the
correct block layout elevation.

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STEP 5

Lay a horizontal deformed steel bar

on the 1st layer (if required) prior to the
laying of the next course of blocks.
Ensure that it is tied with G.I. wire
onto the vertical deformed steel bars
to guarantee stability.

STEP 6
Lay the 2nd course of blocks, ensure
that perpendicular joints are matched
vertically. Layout and install the water
and electrical conduits as indicated
in the engineering plans.

STEP 7

Insert Alignment keys into each

block connection to ensure the
alignment of your wall prior to pouring
of the flowable concrete grout.

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STEP 8

On the 3rd layer of blocks

place another horizontal
deform steel bar and tie it
onto the vertical round bars.

STEP 9

Mixture of flowable
concrete grout consists of:
1 bag of cement,
6 bags sand with water.
Mix thoroughly before
pouring inside
the block core.

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STEP 10

After laying of the

3rd course pour
flowable concrete grout
using a funnel
to minimize wastage.

Only fill half of the

3rd course with
flowable concrete grout
to ensure concrete
monolithic bonding.

Progressive pouring every

3 block course
is recommended.
It is necessary to check
the vertical and horizontal
alignment of the blocks
every 3 course to ensure
accurate plumbness
and alignment.

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STEP 11

All cut outs for provision

of outlets and switches
on the blocks should
be cut with the use
of angle grinder with
diamond cutting disc.

STEP 12

After laying of blocks

ensure that you
clear your area of debris.

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 TINGNAN ANG MGA
SUMUSUNOD
(PAALA-ALA):
BLOCK LAY-OUT PLAN

Tamang pamamaraan ng
paglalatag ng blocks.

Butas para sa pinto

(door opening) sa tamang
lukasyon ayun sa plano.

Butas para sa bintana

(window opening)
sa tamang lukasyon
ayun sa plano.

Butas para sa linya

ng kuryente.

Abang para sa linya

ng tubig.

Abang para sa linya

ng tubig.

Kalinisan sa lugar ng
pinagtatrabahuhan.

Kaligtasan sa lugar
na pinaftatrabahuhan.

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 CORNER DETAILS

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CONNECTION
DETAILS

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