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Michael Thomas
12-06-2010, 04:34 AM
What is the correct term for the circular holes in bricks?
John Arnold
12-06-2010, 04:41 AM
I'm going with "cores".
I don't actually know anything, I just came up with this by doing a web search.
"CORE. A hollow space within a concrete masonry unit formed by the face shells and webs. The holes in clay units. Also called a cell."
Masonry Details (http://www.masonrydetails.com/webpage/webpage.cfm?UUID=C21709DE-65BF-1D65-CE7EAC1BBD55F4E0)
John Arnold
12-06-2010, 05:52 AM
Brick Terminology (http://www.tpub.com/content/construction/14045/css/14045_149.htm)
BRICK TERMINOLOGY Standard U.S. bricks are 2 1/4 by 3 3/4 by 8 inches nominal size. They may have three core holes or ten core holes.
Michael Thomas
12-06-2010, 08:55 AM
Thanks!
Bob Harper
12-06-2010, 07:54 PM
cores for hole and 'frog' for a depression in one face meant to key each brick in.
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