Fig 1.
Timber mold used in specimen preparation shown in multiple views.
Fig 2.
Plan and elevations of the blocks: (a) end elevations of the standard block, (b) plan view, (c) front elevation of the standard block, (d) end elevations of the bottom block, (e) end elevations of the top block.
Fig 3.
Components and cross-sectional details of the EIICB system.
(a) EPS insulation board used in the EIICB system, (b) Cross-section of the block across the length.
Fig 4.
Standard insulated interlocking concrete block in the compression machine.
Fig 5.
Three types of IICBs in the compression machine after loading.
Table 1.
Compressive strength results of standard block specimens.
Fig 6.
Compressive strength graph for each block.
Fig 7.
Failure pattern of the blocks after loading.
Table 2.
Compressive strength results of wallette specimens.
Fig 8.
Compressive strength graph for each wallette.
Table 3.
Water absorption test of standard block specimens.
Fig 9.
Water absorption test graph.
Fig 10.
Interlocking setups of the blocks.
Table 4.
Comparative analysis of existing interlocking and insulated block systems.