Block type for Beam and Block floor

[ollieD]

Hi all,

 

What block type is generally used for infilling a beam and block floor? I've seen 10mm medium dense blocks mentioned something like this (https://www.huwsgray.co.uk/shop/armstrong-100mm-insulite-medium-dense-block-b-v-7-0n) or (https://www.buildbase.co.uk/brick-and-block-deals/forterra-fenlite-lightweight-block-73n-100010511-2800515). 

 

Would that be the way to go or is something else normally used?

 

Thanks,

 

Ollie

[nod]

100 mil standard solid block 

[Moonshine]

Whatever it is, most beam designers specify the block to have 3.6N transverse loading strength

[Dave Jones]

7n block. It will be specified by the block and beam designer on their drawing which building control will need to see.

Edited July 13, 2021 by Dave Jones