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  2. Concrete block - Wikipedia

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    A pallet of "8-inch" concrete blocks An interior wall of painted concrete blocks Concrete masonry blocks A building constructed with concrete masonry blocks. A concrete block, also known as a cinder block in North American English, breeze block in British English, concrete masonry unit (CMU), or by various other terms, is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction.

  3. Ecology block - Wikipedia

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    An ecology block, also known as an eco-block or ecoblock, is a type of recycled concrete block used to make retaining walls. Ecology blocks are manufactured using concrete left over from other construction processes. A cross-section of an eco-block typically measures 2 feet (61 cm) square, with block lengths ranging from 3 feet (91 cm) to 6 ...

  4. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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    Windows can be constructed with plastic panes, shatterproof glass, or glass with protective membranes. The panes are often more firmly attached than normal window panes, including using screws or bolts through the edges of larger panes. Concrete anchor screws are used to secure windows to the concrete structure surrounding them.

  5. Man dies after fast-moving car crashes into a cinder-block ...

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    The California Highway Patrol was investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash after a car crashed into a cinder-block wall Sunday morning in Granite Bay. The crash was reported about 1:18 a.m. on ...

  6. Masonry - Wikipedia

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    Concrete masonry units (CMUs) or blocks in a basement wall before burial. Blocks of cinder concrete (cinder blocks or breezeblocks), ordinary concrete (concrete blocks), or hollow tile are generically known as Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs). They usually are much larger than ordinary bricks and so are much faster to lay for a wall of a given size.

  7. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becomes first freshman in 19 ...

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    Smith is also on his way to breaking an Ohio State record. The 60-yard TD catch tied Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter for the most receiving TDs in a season by an OSU freshman.

  8. Tabby concrete - Wikipedia

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    Original tabby concrete walls of slave housing at Kingsley Plantation, early nineteenth century Tabby is a type of concrete made by burning oyster shells to create lime , then mixing it with water, sand, ash and broken oyster shells. [ 1 ]

  9. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1242 on Tuesday, November 12 ...

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    If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1242 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.