Abstract:
A mortarless masonry structure comprising a plurality of regular masonry blocks and/or bricks connected to each other by a plurality of metal bars and a plurality of standard metal threaded fasteners thereby forming a post tensioned structure. Preferably, the blocks are operatively connected to each other as a structure by simple mechanical tools. Each interconnection results in a unitized post tensioned member that, when interconnected to the adjacent members, forms a comparatively higher strength structure than systems made of mortar and reinforced mortar. The method used to create this structure is a simple, waterless, mortarless interconnection process that is completed by a series of simple individual steps of fastening the blocks and bars into a strong and durable structure. Once connected the structure is strong and durable. If desired, the structure may be disassembled and the components re-used.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     Not Applicable 
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
     This invention relates to a unitized masonry structure, particularly structures with post tensioned reinforcement. The present invention relates generally to all general construction where a common mortar and hollow block or brick combination is utilized and to other construction means for structures as well. 
     FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH 
     Not Applicable. 
     SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM 
     Not Applicable. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Field of Invention 
     The new unitized masonry structure described in this specification is a construction system that is designed to easily and quickly install in any location without the need for mortar, water, or power. In the United States alone there are over 4000 block manufacturing companies. Traditionally, building blocks and bricks are attached to each other by either of two methods. The first is by gravity, which includes stacking, arches, and flying buttresses. The second is by mortar and mortar equivalent methods, such as various types of mortar, epoxy, or blocks having their cores concrete filled, with or without reinforcing steel bars (rebars). This attachment includes mortar with reinforcing wire in the joints and also includes attachment between masonry units with concrete and rebars in such shapes as bond beam blocks and pier blocks. 
     Normally when reinforcement means have been used with block, it is accomplished with either long rebars or long steel rods placed in the cavities. Post tensioning has only been used with a complete stack of block in conjunction with the mortar between each layer. Specialty block systems with rods and plates require complex design and skill. 
     A. Introduction of the Problems Addressed 
     Since most masonry structures use mortar, several things are required. First, the mortar requires water. Second, in most cases, the laying of block requires a skilled block or brick mason. Third, a means of power to mix the mortar is normal. Fourth, elaborate bracing  38  and reinforcement is needed until the mortar cures and reaches its strength ( FIG. 3B ). The overall structure is “fragile” to wind, severe temperatures, and other natural weather and environmental conditions. During this time, occupation and use of the structure is unwise. Also, scaffolding  37  often remains in place awaiting cure before additional blocks are added ( FIG. 3A ). If proper preparation and care are not provided to reduce the environmental impacts, the mortar and overall structure may result in cracking and diminished structural strength. Reinforcing means  35  are often provided to improve strength ( FIG. 2D ), but the need to have bracing and other protection in place for many days and weeks is still needed. Finally, once built, the traditional masonry systems become a fixed structure. Unless very special provisions are added to the normal block, rebar and mortar system, the structure is not re-useable and must be “demolished” to be removed. 
     These stated requirements each limit the use of the traditional masonry with mortar system. The Bolt-A-Blok system facilitates a clear improvement to traditional construction systems and their limitations. Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have a system that does not require special skills to construct; does not need water and power; does not require elaborate bracing; is useable immediately and needs no curing time; and, is re-useable if desired and is not destroyed when disassemble and moved. This improvement would decrease the time to build or rebuild areas and would minimize the restriction of skilled labor. Importantly without the bracing and exposure to weakening by disturbing the mortar, the Bolt-A-Blok system provides a far superior and more consistent strength to the mortar constructed structure. 
     B. Prior Art 
     Historically, few patented devices have attempted to address the problem as stated. The building industry has made little progress for a unitized, post tension system. Even so, blocks have required special configurations to even handle rods and plates and then the have taught only limit rods in special blocks. One such device is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,511,902 (1996) issued to Center which teaches an Instant levy block system. This is a complex, specially made block for constructing a levy, comprising a plurality of blocks, a plurality of connecting pegs, and a plurality of stakes. Each part is uniquely designed and made whereas the Bolt-A-Blok system utilized standard, readily available components. 
     Another block device is described in A U.S. Pat. No. 5,809,732 which was issued to Farmer, Sr. et al (1998) which teaches a masonry block with an imbedded plate. The concrete masonry block has an external plate or plates that are anchored through the concrete masonry block. The external plates are cast into the concrete masonry block in the mold during casting. These are not regular hollow core blocks available globally as used with the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
     Another device for construction is taught by U.S. Pat. No. 6,098,357 issued to Franklin et al. (2000). This art discloses a modular pre-cast construction block system with a wall subsystem and a foundation subsystem. The wall subsystem has a number of wall units having cavities and pre-stressed tension cables are cast therein the cavity. This teaches precast walls and through cable which are special made, require water, and are not readily re-useable like the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
     A re-useable system 32 is taught in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,178,714 issued to Carney, Jr. (2001) (FIGS. 2A and 2B). The rods go through apertures in the special block and the precast structures. The configuration of special length rods, special blocks, special plates and a complex system that requires powered equipment to construct is unlike the simple, available components of the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
     A mortarless wall structure is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,691,471 issued to Price (2004). Here a wall structure comprising of columns of preformed, lightweight, stacked blocks, with the columns of blocks connected to each other by elongated, vertically oriented, support beams. Preferably, the wall structure is operatively connected to a structure by one or more brackets. The beams and blocks are special configuration, not readily available and with limited uses. 
     Traditional masonry structures which use mortar have several characteristics which merit brief discussion as prior art. Most are constructed such that the roof structure  34 ,  39  is attached to a top plate which is anchored by bolts into the hollow cavities ( FIG. 2C  and  FIG. 3C ). The corners  40  and straight sections  41  often are staggered and have wire mesh and an occasional rebar ( FIGS. 3  D and E). Finally, openings for doors and windows are often breached by pre-cast lintels  42  ( FIG. 3F ). 
     Other prior art applicable to a thorough understanding of the significant technological advantages and improvements offered by the Bolt-A-Blok system need some discussion of the post tensioning technology used in construction today. Simply put, Post-Tensioning is a method of reinforcing concrete, masonry, and other structural elements. Post-tensioning is still state-of-the-art engineering, but until now it has only been possible to attach multiple concrete units directly to each other with rods and cables. The Bolt-A-Blok system makes possible the post-tensioning of a single masonry unit in a manner that makes it possible to attach additional single post-tensioned masonry units while at the same time combining and maintaining the post-tensioning of all the units. 
     Traditional post-tensioned units  36  may have various configurations ( FIG. 2E ). To date this technology has been unobvious as being applied at a unitized configuration. Individual blocks are attached to each other and now, as a new combination, perform as if it were all one post-tensioned beam, bridge, wall, or structure. This Bolt-A-Blok system works equally well with all size masonry units. 
     Traditional Post-Tensioned reinforcing consists of very high strength steel strands or bars. Typically, strands are used in horizontal applications like foundations, slabs, beams, and bridges; and bars are used in vertical applications like walls and columns. A typical steel strand used for post-tensioning has a tensile strength of 270,000 pounds per square inch. This actually teaches against the Bolt-A-Blok system use of individual, standard bolts and simple fasteners. Post-tensioning using plates, or bars, between the masonry units is a totally new way of combining steel and concrete and is sound engineering practice. 
     None of the prior art teaches all the features and capabilities of the Bolt-A-Blok system. As far as known, there are no systems at the present time which fully meet the need for a unitized, post-tensioned masonry block structure as well as the Bolt-A-Blok system. It is believed that this system is made with standard parts, is built with simple tools, needs no mortar, provides a much stronger structure than mortar structures, and is ready for immediate use and occupation upon construction. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A Bolt-A-Blok system has been developed for use in constructing various types of structures. Bolt-A-Blok system is a building system that demountably couples each individual hollow cored block or brick by use of a bar and bolt system. This coupling results in stronger, faster, and cheaper construction of buildings. While the three main components—a bar, a bolt and a block—are securely connected, the means of attachment is capable of full disassembly if desired. The Bolt-A-Blok system can be accomplished by unskilled persons with a simple wrench. There is no need for water, no special tools (a simple wrench will suffice), no bracing, and the structure made by the Bolt-A-Blok system is ready for immediate use. The newly invented Bolt-A-Blok system features readily available hollow core masonry units with a fastener (bolt) and a plate. 
     OBJECTS, ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS 
     There are many, many benefits and advantages of the Bolt-A-Blok system. There currently exist no construction systems that use readily availably parts and are so easy to perform. However, by having the unitized post tensioning technology, the structure is a far stronger unit than one built by traditional mortar-using techniques. See TABLE A for the list of advantages and benefits. 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
             
               
               
             
           
               
                 TABLE A 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS 
               
             
          
           
               
                 ITEM 
                 DESCRIPTION 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
           
               
                 1 
                 Is Waterless 
               
               
                 2 
                 Requires no wait time to get structural strength 
               
               
                 3 
                 Requires no temporary support while mortar cures and gains 
               
               
                   
                 strength 
               
               
                 4 
                 Uses simple hand tools 
               
               
                 5 
                 Is Useful with/without footer 
               
               
                 6 
                 Has greater final tensile and compressive strength than 
               
               
                   
                 mortar construction - is much stronger 
               
               
                 7 
                 Is Environmental friendly - Uses less wood, hence there is 
               
               
                   
                 less deforestation required to support construction 
               
               
                 8 
                 Has a reasonable total cost - material and unskilled labor 
               
               
                 9 
                 Permits rapid build. 
               
               
                 10 
                 Can be easily disassemble and components re-used. 
               
               
                 11 
                 Does not require skilled labor 
               
               
                 12 
                 Has Global/worldwide/universal applications 
               
               
                 13 
                 Uses Existing, standard materials 
               
               
                 14 
                 Can be built on soil or standard foundation 
               
               
                 15 
                 Spans greater distances between vertical double blocks 
               
               
                 16 
                 Uses standard product available throughout the globe in all 
               
               
                   
                 countries 
               
               
                 17 
                 Is easy to learn the build concept and start building with 
               
               
                   
                 non-skilled workers. With this easy learning curve, it is 
               
               
                   
                 simple to learn and simple to use. So simple that multiple 
               
               
                   
                 workers may be in the same area - not “laying” block but 
               
               
                   
                 assembling a structure 
               
               
                 18 
                 Provides perfect spacing which means more attractive walls. 
               
               
                   
                 Blocks have perfect alignment and correct placement before 
               
               
                   
                 tightening 
               
               
                 19 
                 Reduces fire insurance and wind insurance costs 
               
               
                 20 
                 Uses existing modular sizes, worldwide. 
               
               
                 21 
                 Is an all weather construction. All kinds of weather, 
               
               
                   
                 rain, snow, wind, cold, hot, underwater, even in a diving 
               
               
                   
                 bell or caisson 
               
               
                 22 
                 Is a Unitized construction. If one stops or anything 
               
               
                   
                 interrupts the build at any point, one can resume 
               
               
                   
                 immediately without the former problems of mortar drying 
               
               
                   
                 out and the other messy problems. 
               
               
                 23 
                 May provide Electrical grounding through metal bars 
               
               
                 24 
                 Provides many additional methods to attach materials using 
               
               
                   
                 the joint spaces - such as through bolts, carriage bolts, 
               
               
                   
                 and toggle bolts for adding of bolts. There is no hole 
               
               
                   
                 drilling in blocks needed. 
               
               
                 25 
                 May build a wall by working from either side. Inside or 
               
               
                   
                 outside. 
               
               
                 26 
                 Works with one or more core block, brick, and other 
               
               
                   
                 building units 
               
               
                 27 
                 Requires less scaffolding, ladder jacks and walk boards 
               
               
                   
                 because the walls are immediately at full strength. 
               
               
                 28 
                 Permits electrical wire and cable (such as Romex ™ to go 
               
               
                   
                 through the intermediate spaces and may fasten external 
               
               
                   
                 boxes or recess in drywall, etc, 
               
               
                 29 
                 Can pour concrete in cores and even add vertical rebar&#39;s. 
               
               
                 30 
                 Can pour insulation or spray foam in cores. 
               
               
                 31 
                 Resists flying debris. 
               
               
                 32 
                 Resists Earthquake and Hurricane/tornado. 
               
               
                 33 
                 Is fire resistant. 
               
               
                 34 
                 Is not dependent on mortar strength 
               
               
                 35 
                 Requires no power or gasoline to build 
               
               
                 36 
                 Uses with standard block, worldwide 
               
               
                 37 
                 Is useable with other construction techniques - door and 
               
               
                   
                 window frames, roof and ceiling joists and trusses; metal 
               
               
                   
                 and asphalt/fiber/rubber ?? roofing; 
               
               
                 38 
                 Is useable with standard plumbing, electrical, 
               
               
                   
                 communications and lighting packages 
               
               
                 39 
                 Has the ability to construct several block layers at one 
               
               
                   
                 time - speeds overall construction 
               
               
                 40 
                 Adapts to regular interior (plaster, boars, panel, paint) 
               
               
                   
                 and exterior wall surfaces (siding, brick, stucco, etc) 
               
               
                 41 
                 Provides perfect plumb and level alignment 
               
               
                 42 
                 Does not require poured foundations 
               
               
                 43 
                 Is a Unit by unit construction 
               
               
                 44 
                 The simple bar and bolt is easily mass produced using 
               
               
                   
                 existing materials and equipment. 
               
               
                 45 
                 Is possible for the builder to leave out a small portion of 
               
               
                   
                 the foundation wall so that trucks and backhoes can easily 
               
               
                   
                 cross into the structure to grade, spread stone, unload 
               
               
                   
                 concrete or do whatever is necessary. As soon as the heavy 
               
               
                   
                 inside work is completed, the wall is quickly bolted into 
               
               
                   
                 place and is ready to go, at full strength. 
               
               
                 46 
                 Provides a mass is so strong, and the total weight of a 
               
               
                   
                 Bolt-A-Blok system building is of such significant weight, 
               
               
                   
                 that below ground freezing may largely only push sideways. 
               
               
                 47 
                 May be combined with a pre-constructed bath and/or kitchen 
               
               
                   
                 unit. 
               
               
                 48 
                 Is termite and carpenter aunt proof. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     For one skilled in the art of construction of structures, especially masonry, concrete, and steel structures, it is readily understood that the features shown in the examples with this system are readily adapted to other types of construction improvements. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Figures 
       The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Bolt-A-Blok system that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the Bolt-A-Blok system. It is understood, however, that the Bolt-A-Blok system is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. 
         FIG. 1  is a sketch of the general Bolt-A-Blok system. 
         FIGS. 2  A through  2  E are sketches of prior art for masonry and post tensioned structures. 
         FIGS. 3  A through  3  F are additional prior art depictions. 
         FIG. 4  are sketches of the main components for Bolt-A-Blok system, namely blocks, bars, fasteners and a wrench. 
         FIGS. 5  including  5  A and  5  B are Bolt-A-Blok systems that show the specific parts and characteristics of the system. 
         FIGS. 6  A through  6  G provide details of the Bolt-A-Blok system with detailed sketches and photographs of prototype structures. 
         FIGS. 7  A through  7  C show the details of the Bolt-A-Blok system and several of the features that may accompany the system. 
         FIGS. 8A through 8  D are Photograph of a method to securely attach a roof structure to the Bolt-A-Blok system wall. 
         FIGS. 9  A through  9  E show sketches of possible structures made by the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
         FIGS. 10  A through  10  G provide photographs of attachment devices which are examples shown with the Bolt-A-Blok system prototype wall. 
         FIGS. 11  A through  11  M show sketches of bars and attachments for the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
         FIGS. 12  A through  12  D show sketches of a possible deck structures made by the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
         FIGS. 13  A through  13  D show photographs of tools used in the original prototype of Bolt-A-Blok system. 
         FIGS. 14  A through  14  E show sketches of typical hollow core masonry blocks and bricks useful when utilized with the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
         FIGS. 15  A through  15  C show photographs of a construction process using the Bolt-A-Blok system. 
     
    
    
     REFERENCE NUMERALS 
     The following list refers to the drawings: 
     
       
         
               
               
               
             
           
               
                   
                   
               
             
             
               
                   
                 31 
                 general assembly of the Bolt A Blok - stacked 
               
               
                   
                   
                 soldier configuration 
               
               
                   
                 31A 
                 general assembly of the Bolt A Blok - stacked 
               
               
                   
                   
                 running or offset configuration 
               
               
                   
                 32 
                 prior art special block and through rods 
               
               
                   
                 34 
                 prior art wood truss on block system 
               
               
                   
                 35 
                 prior art rebar in block system 
               
               
                   
                 36 
                 prior art post tension cables in concrete 
               
               
                   
                 37 
                 typical scaffolding and wall build for “mortar” 
               
               
                   
                   
                 masonry systems 
               
               
                   
                 38 
                 typical temporary bracing for water and mortar 
               
               
                   
                   
                 systems 
               
               
                   
                 39 
                 typical mortar and block wall cross section 
               
               
                   
                 40 
                 typical mortar and block wall corner 
               
               
                   
                 41 
                 typical mortar and block wall section 
               
               
                   
                 42 
                 typical mortar and block window and door lintels 
               
               
                   
                 43 
                 fastener (bolt) 
               
               
                   
                 44 
                 bar 
               
               
                   
                 45 
                 tool (wrench) 
               
               
                   
                 46 
                 hollow core block - typical 
               
               
                   
                 46A 
                 hollow core block - stacked soldier configuration 
               
               
                   
                 46B 
                 hollow core block - stacked running or offset 
               
               
                   
                   
                 configuration 
               
               
                   
                 47 
                 starter fastener 
               
               
                   
                 48 
                 base means device (foundation, board, plate, etc.) 
               
               
                   
                 49 
                 masonry block cavity 
               
               
                   
                 49A 
                 space between adjacent block (46) 
               
               
                   
                 50 
                 clear aperture through bar (44) 
               
               
                   
                 51 
                 threaded aperture through bar (44) 
               
               
                   
                 52 
                 prototype stacked bolt a blok system 
               
               
                   
                 53 
                 bar and bolt system with blocks removed 
               
               
                   
                 54 
                 prototype wall assembly 
               
               
                   
                 55 
                 extended bar 
               
               
                   
                 56 
                 beam on extended bar 
               
               
                   
                 57 
                 insulation matter between block (46) 
               
               
                   
                 58 
                 siding and insulation panel (interior or exterior) 
               
               
                   
                 59 
                 pipe interior to block cavity (49) 
               
               
                   
                 60 
                 top plate for truss support 
               
               
                   
                 61 
                 roof joist/truss system 
               
               
                   
                 62 
                 plastic sheet vinyl such as (Visqueen ™ or Tyvek ™) 
               
               
                   
                 63 
                 furring strip for mounting panels, gyp board, etc. 
               
               
                   
                 64 
                 extended tie rod or bar 
               
               
                   
                 65 
                 means to attach (truss to wall) such as a band 
               
               
                   
                   
                 clamp 
               
               
                   
                 66 
                 electrical wiring 
               
               
                   
                 67 
                 stabilizing shim 
               
               
                   
                 68 
                 door jamb 
               
               
                   
                 69 
                 wall mounting fastener 
               
               
                   
                 70 
                 earthwork near foundations 
               
               
                   
                 71 
                 foundation concrete 
               
               
                   
                 72 
                 non linear or irregular block configuration 
               
               
                   
                 73 
                 radii block for curved configurations 
               
               
                   
                 74 
                 general lintel application 
               
               
                   
                 75 
                 door or window perimeter 
               
               
                   
                 76 
                 soldier block for lintel 
               
               
                   
                 77 
                 door or window aperture 
               
               
                   
                 78 
                 standard two hole bar 
               
               
                   
                 79 
                 “H” bar for joining block 
               
               
                   
                 80 
                 “Double H” for high strength applications 
               
               
                   
                 81 
                 lintel plate and connector 
               
               
                   
                 82 
                 double extended bar 
               
               
                   
                 83 
                 turning bar for corners and nonlinear connections 
               
               
                   
                 84 
                 connector bar 
               
               
                   
                 85 
                 double row bar 
               
               
                   
                 86 
                 base plate bar 
               
               
                   
                 87 
                 winged base plate bar - metal or non-metal 
               
               
                   
                 88 
                 door frame connection configuration 
               
               
                   
                 89 
                 brick bar 
               
               
                   
                 90 
                 tee-handle connector or fastener 
               
               
                   
                 91 
                 lateral deck configuration 
               
               
                   
                 92 
                 deck support 
               
               
                   
                 93 
                 deck load - people or equipment, etc. 
               
               
                   
                 94 
                 hand socket driver 
               
               
                   
                 95 
                 powered impact driver 
               
               
                   
                 96 
                 means to manufacture through hole/aperture in bar 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (44) 
               
               
                   
                 97 
                 means to manufacture threads in the bar (440 to 
               
               
                   
                   
                 receive the fastener (43) 
               
               
                   
                 98 
                 typical hollow cavity block 
               
               
                   
                 99 
                 ornamental or decorative hollow core block 
               
               
                   
                 100 
                 hollow core brick 
               
               
                   
                 101 
                 fasteners for brick 
               
               
                   
                 102 
                 non-skilled worker assembling the system 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The present device is construction system called a Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . This system is comprised of only a few different types of components—a hollow core block  46 , fastener (such as a through bolt)  43 , and a simple bar  44  with some additional features. The system configures the adjacent block  46  and demountably couples the blocks by means of the bolts  43  and bars  44 . This coupling results in a structure that is formed from a plurality of unitized, post tensioned blocks or bricks that collectively are far stronger than an ordinary block structure built with mortar and standard reinforcing. A person having ordinary skill in the field of construction, especially with reinforced masonry structures, appreciates the various parts that may be used to physically permit this Bolt-A-Blok system  31  to be produced and utilized. The improvement over the existing art is providing a construction system that has many advantages and benefits as stated in the previous section entitled Objects, Advantages, and Benefits. 
     There is shown in  FIG. 1  and  FIGS. 4 through 15  a complete operative embodiment of the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . In the drawings and illustrations, note well that the  FIG. 1  and  FIGS. 4 through 15  demonstrate the general configuration of this invention. The preferred embodiment of the system is comprised of only a few parts as shown. Various important features of these components are delineated in  FIG. 1  and  FIGS. 4 through 15  of the drawings and are described below in appropriate detail for one skilled in the art to appreciate their importance and functionality to the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . 
     The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . It is understood, however, that the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. 
       FIG. 1  is a sketch of the general Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . One should note that  FIGS. 2  A through  2  E are sketches of prior art for masonry and post tensioned structures. Also a person should note that  FIGS. 3  A through  3  F are additional prior art depictions. These are discussed in the prior art section above. However, a knowledge of those prior configurations and building methods serve an important background for one skilled in the art to fully appreciate the unique characteristics provided by the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . For many decades, and in fact a full century, masons and builders, architects and engineers, have had hollow masonry blocks and bricks to use. Likewise, steel bars and various fasteners have been readily available. However, no one taught or developed this unique, simple combination as an obvious extension of the construction technology. 
     In  FIG. 4  are sketches of the main components for using and creating structures with the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 , namely blocks  46 , bars  44 , fasteners  43  and a tool  45  (such as an open ended wrench). 
       FIG. 5  including  5  A and  5  B are Bolt-A-Blok systems  31  and  31 A that show the specific parts and characteristics of the system. Note there is a series of typical blocks  46  stacked as a soldier configuration  46 A or stacked in a staggered/overlap configuration  46 B. In either case, the structure “extends” through the hollow cavities  49  of the blocks  46 . The system consists of a bar  44  placed at the base on top of the base means  48  (a board, a foundation, rock or firm ground, etc). The lowermost bar  44  is secured by a starter fastener  47  such as a short bolt, a spike, a concrete anchor or the like. Then the through fasteners  43  alternate locations and extend through an open aperture  50  (not shown) and are removably connected to the lower bar  44  by means of the threaded aperture  51  (not shown). A plurality of bars  44  and fasteners  43  continue to build upward with each layer or course of the masonry block  46 . On the top block  46  the last fastener is placed and the demountable coupling of the blocks  46  is complete. 
       FIGS. 6  A through  6  G provide details of the Bolt-A-Blok system with sketches of prototype structures.  FIG. 6  A repeats the general Bolt-A-Blok system  31  for easy reference.  FIG. 6  b is a top drawing that highlights the free and open aperture  50  and the threaded aperture  51  in the bar  44 . Note the placement over the block  46  in the location of the hollow cavity  49 . The bar  44  materials may be of various metals including but not limited to steels, iron, aluminum, and the like, etc. or from composite materials such as plastics, fiberglass and other rigid materials that will permit the fasteners  43  to be torqued to sufficient pressure to hold the block  46  rigidly in place. Likewise, depending on the material and process used to create the bar  44 , there are various means of producing the through aperture  50  and threaded aperture  51  such as, for example and not as a limitation, drilling, tapping, rolling, casting, etc.  FIG. 6  E shows an illustration of a prototype Bolt-A-Blok system  52 .  FIG. 6  D is an illustration of the bar  44  and fastener  43  system with the blocks  46  removed.  FIG. 6E  is an illustration of the cross section of a single cavity  49  with the bar  44  and fastener (bolt)  43 .  FIGS. 6  F and G are top view illustrations of the prototype Bolt-A-Blok system  52  looking down into the cavity  49 . 
       FIGS. 7  A through  7  C show the details of the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  and several of the features and components that may accompany the system in a structure such as a building wall.  FIG. 7  A is an illustration of the prototype wall assembly  54 . Here a base means  48  is a simple board on top of a concrete slab. The blocks  46  are in a staggered configuration but a soldier stack would also work. In between the adjacent blocks  FIG. 6  A is a very small space  49 A created by the separation of blocks  46  caused by the location of the bars  44 . This space  49 A permits many features and components to be used with the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . For example, this illustration shows insulation matter  57  in the space  49 A between the block  46 . Also, the space  49 A allows for extended bars  55  to protrude beyond the face of the block  46 . This has helpful characteristics such as permitting a beam  56  to mount in the extended bar  55 . Furring strips  63  may be placed and attached in the space  49 A to permit panels  58  and wallboard or the like to be attached to the wall  54  on the interior or exterior surface. On the uppermost course of block  46 , a top plate  60  may be installed. This will then receive a roof truss  61  or ceiling joists. Finally shown as one of the various other features a wall  54  like this permits is a layer of plastic  62  to aid in wind infiltration and heating or cooling the structure.  FIG. 7  B is a close-up illustration of the wall  54  showing a better view of the furring strip  63  and the panel  58 .  FIG. 7  C is a perspective illustration of the wall  54  giving a clearer view of the beam  56  and the truss  61 . Also one notes the potential for plumbing pipes  59  to be placed inside the cavity  49 . One notes the extended tie rod  64  near the base that demonstrates the ability to connect the lower portion of a wall using the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  to an adjoining structure or other portion of a foundation. 
       FIGS. 8A through 8  D are several illustrations from different perspectives that demonstrate a method to securely attach a roof structure  61  to the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  wall  54 . The top plate  60  rests on the upper surface of the block  46 . The roof truss or joist structure  61  is contiguous to and in contact with the top of the top late  60 . There is a means to attach  65  the truss  61  to the block  46 . Here the means  65  is a steel clamp surrounding the truss  61  and securely connecting the truss  61 . This security is accomplished by having the steel clamp  65  being interposed into the hollow cavity  49  and surrounding a secured bar  44 , thereby rigidly and removably connecting the truss  61  to the bar  44  and hence the wall  54 . 
       FIGS. 9  A through  9  E show sketches of possible structures made by the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . In  FIG. 9A , a wall made of blocks  46  is placed interior to an earthwork  70  and surrounded by a concrete foundation  71 . One notes the extended tie rods or bars  64  (one or more) for securing and attaching the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  wall to the foundation. In  FIG. 9B  a series of courses of staggered blocks  46 B is demonstrated. In  FIG. 9C  a non-linear or irregular shaped structure  73  is demonstrated. Here the individual blocks  72  have a radii for the curvature creation. In  FIG. 9D  a general lintel  74  is formed by the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  by using a series of soldier blocks  76  secured together over the door opening  77 . One may note the block  46  are staggered and surround the opening at the perimeter  75 . In  FIG. 9  E a step system is shown to demonstrate how, operationally, the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  might be used to provide rigid stairs to doorways and openings  77  in a Bolt-A-Blok system  31  structure. The blocks  46  are connected by various bars  44  such as described below in  FIG. 11 . 
       FIGS. 10  A through  10  G provide illustrations of attachment devices which are examples shown with the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  prototype wall. Most of these have been described in the paragraphs above so only additional items are explained here. In  FIG. 10A  an example of an electrical wire or cable  66  is shown projecting from the face of the block  46 . The wire  66  has traversed interior to the block  46  in the hollow cavity  49  and is interposed through the space  49 A. In  FIG. 10C , a door jamb  68  is attached to a space  49 A by means of fasteners. In  FIG. 10D  shims  67  are highlighted. Even though the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  provides an extremely level and plumb system, one skilled in the art of masonry appreciates the need to have a means to correct irregularities. This is expected to be especially helpful in third world locations and in disaster relief situations where the materials may be used or somewhat damaged and will need the ability to allow for the imperfections. In  FIG. 10F  a wall mounting fastener  69  is shown. One skilled in the art of fasteners appreciates well the plethora of different fastener such as those shown, closed eye bolts, hooks and the like that may be utilized with the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . 
       FIGS. 11  A through  11  M show sketches of bars and attachments for the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . These bars and attachments are exemplary and not limitations of the type of accessories appropriate for the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . The sketches include a standard two hole bar  78 ; the “H” bar for joining block  79 ; the “Double H” bar  80  for high strength applications; a lintel plate and connector  81 ; a double extended bar  82 ; a turning bar  83  for corners and nonlinear connections; a connector bar  84 ; double row bar  85 ; a base plate bar  86 ; a winged base plate bar  87 —metal or non-metal which helps align the block; door frame connection means  88 ; a smaller version bar for a brick  89 ; and a tee handled fastener  90  that in theory would not require any tools. In Table B these, the types of blocks and other accessories are further discussed. 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
             
               
               
             
           
               
                 TABLE B 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 ACCESSORIES 
               
             
          
           
               
                 ITEM 
                 DESCRIPTION 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
           
               
                 1 
                 Blocks in general 
               
               
                   
                 Use Different type blocks - Use Bolt-A-Blok system with any 
               
               
                   
                 hollow cavity masonry shape, block shape, standard shape or 
               
               
                   
                 special shape building units. Blocks and Bricks, 4″ 6″ 8″ 
               
               
                   
                 12″, 2 core, 3 core, etc., are typical units. Most all use 
               
               
                   
                 differing length bars and bolts. 
               
               
                 2 
                 Bolts 
               
               
                   
                 Use Grade 2 hex head, square, or other type heads useable 
               
               
                   
                 preferably with a standard or alternatively with a special 
               
               
                   
                 wrench with minimum tensile strength, 74,000 pounds per 
               
               
                   
                 square inch 
               
               
                   
                 Grade 5 hex head cap screw, minimum tensile strength, 
               
               
                   
                 120,000 pounds per square inch 
               
               
                 3 
                 T-Bolts 
               
               
                   
                 Use T bolts to be placed in the spaces. Insert the T bolt 
               
               
                   
                 crossbar into the core of the block, turn a quarter turn, 
               
               
                   
                 tighten the washer and nut against the outside of the 
               
               
                   
                 block. Then attach desired items to the T bolt using 
               
               
                   
                 another nut. The exterior end (the bolt part that sticks 
               
               
                   
                 out of the block) of the T bolt must have a screwdriver 
               
               
                   
                 slot that is exactly parallel to the T bolt crossbar of the 
               
               
                   
                 T bolt. The T bolt crossbar should have a height of not to 
               
               
                   
                 exceed 5/16″ so it will go thru the spaces in the blocks. 
               
               
                   
                 Bolt diameters can vary from large to small depending on 
               
               
                   
                 the load to be attached. Show T bolt drawing. 
               
               
                   
                 Use extra long thru bolts as necessary 
               
               
                   
                 Use carriage and toggle bolts 
               
               
                 4 
                 Bar Stock 
               
               
                   
                 Use Bar stock that can be sheared and have holes punched or 
               
               
                   
                 manufacture specifically with through or threaded apertures. 
               
               
                   
                 Threads may be tapped or manufactured into the small hole. 
               
               
                   
                 Bars can be Zinc Chromate or galvanized coated for military, 
               
               
                   
                 or whenever needed if necessary to prevent corrosion when 
               
               
                   
                 they not made of a non-corroding material such as plastic or 
               
               
                   
                 fiberglass. 
               
               
                   
                 Bars may be made from flat stock or from hot rolled steel. 
               
               
                   
                 Example of a typical bar material stock size, for a regular 
               
               
                   
                 bar for an eight inch block, ⅜ × 1½ × 20′ 
               
               
                   
                 Typical weight for a regular bar for an eight inch block, 
               
               
                   
                 1.06 # 
               
               
                   
                 Bars may also be made from plastic and other metals, in all 
               
               
                   
                 sizes, to use with different size building unit materials. 
               
               
                 5 
                 Bars 
               
               
                   
                 Use bars made in all sizes and materials such as metal such 
               
               
                   
                 as steel, aluminum, rust limiting steel and iron bars, 
               
               
                   
                 composite materials such as plastic and fiberglass, wood, ETC 
               
               
                   
                 Bars for every block and material unit size. 
               
               
                   
                 Typical bar size, 6 15/16″ long, for a regular bar for an 
               
               
                   
                 eight inch concrete block. 
               
               
                   
                 Extended bar sizes 8″ long and up. 
               
               
                   
                 Extension bars for high strength attachments. Use to connect 
               
               
                   
                 to other walls including 45 degree connectors at corners and 
               
               
                   
                 diagonals. 
               
               
                   
                 Ledger bars Connecting bar, about 16″ × 2″ Takes the place 
               
               
                   
                 of two bars. 
               
               
                   
                 Lintel bar - may have smaller drilled holes to put down- 
               
               
                   
                 pointing bolts into, to attach wood header to. 
               
               
                   
                 2″ wide flat bar lintel. Pairs of holes about every 7 13/16 
               
               
                   
                 inches, as necessary for lintel length. Holes go crosswise of 
               
               
                   
                 bar. Typical for a regular lintel bar for an eight inch 
               
               
                   
                 concrete block. Some smooth bolt holes could have slightly 
               
               
                   
                 slotted ends, as the bar spans the opening. 
               
               
                   
                 Bars to change from a 12 “block to an 8” block, and to change 
               
               
                   
                 from other sizes to other sizes. 
               
               
                   
                 Connecting bars and H bars for bottom and starter rows. 
               
               
                   
                 Connecting bars and H bar for foundation. 
               
               
                   
                 Connecting bars and H bars for spanning across bottom 
               
               
                   
                 openings and top openings. For short lintels And for single 
               
               
                   
                 horizontal rows. 
               
               
                   
                 Turning bars for corners, right and left. 
               
               
                   
                 J bars for corners. 
               
               
                   
                 T bars for t walls. 
               
               
                   
                 Y bars to attach wall ties and angle ties to Bolt-A-Blok 
               
               
                   
                 system walls. 
               
               
                   
                 Cross configuration or Plus shaped bar for corners. 
               
               
                   
                 Recess bars for top row or any plate row. 
               
               
                   
                 Extension bars with hinges on them. 
               
               
                   
                 Military bars may be full block width but also made with 
               
               
                   
                 “seals” 3/16 × 1 × 15⅝, connected with 5/16 square bar 
               
               
                   
                 stock, welded into block size trays, 3 cross supports. 
               
               
                   
                 Military blast tray mortars, galvanized. Cross supports 
               
               
                   
                 also ⅜ diameter rods. Typical for an eight inch concrete 
               
               
                   
                 block. 
               
               
                   
                 Steel extensions bars to attach vault, prison, or heavy 
               
               
                   
                 doors. 
               
               
                   
                 Wood bar with nut insert. 
               
               
                   
                 Bars of plastic, and can be thicker and/or wider in size. 
               
               
                   
                 Galvanize or zinc-chromate plated the bars and shims. 
               
               
                   
                 Military bars may be galvanized. 
               
               
                   
                 Thicker bars, wider bars, Plastic bars, and Plated bars. 
               
               
                   
                 Use a plastic threaded hole in a plastic bar. 
               
               
                   
                 Double length bars for side by side walls. 
               
               
                   
                 Welded on sleeve nut on bars if smooth bottom bar needed, 
               
               
                   
                 such as in starting row. 
               
               
                   
                 Use a threaded unit made of stainless steel, steel, brass, 
               
               
                   
                 etc. sleeve molded, or cast, into a plastic or pressed into 
               
               
                   
                 a wood bar. 
               
               
                   
                 Use regular plastic bars, or use combination plastic bars, 
               
               
                   
                 or bar, along with the frames, thus combining the bars and 
               
               
                   
                 fills together. All in one piece. 
               
               
                   
                 Use two or more extra bolts in plastic frames, if desired 
               
               
                   
                 Dual or triple or more bolt and bar system for 12″ or larger 
               
               
                   
                 blocks, or 8″ blocks needing extra strength. 
               
               
                   
                 Smaller size bolts for small units like bricks. 
               
               
                   
                 Any threaded rod okay in place of bolts. 
               
               
                   
                 Hook bolts. 
               
               
                   
                 Expanding rivet bolts. 
               
               
                   
                 Moly and toggle bolts. 
               
               
                   
                 Very large bolts for use with large material units, small 
               
               
                   
                 bolts for small material units. 
               
               
                   
                 Steel and plastic bolts. 
               
               
                   
                 Bolts for every block and material unit size. 
               
               
                 6 
                 Brick ledges. - 12 inch blocks, changing to 8 inch blocks on 
               
               
                   
                 the next course up, create an ideal starting ledge for 
               
               
                   
                 brick. Extended bars also work well for starting brick 
               
               
                   
                 ledges. 
               
               
                 7 
                 Aluminum tape, which is weatherproof, can be easily applied 
               
               
                   
                 to the spaces. Also, ordinary duct tape could be used under 
               
               
                   
                 furring strips if tyvek is not used and an air seal is 
               
               
                   
                 desired. Duct tape is typically used on small area wall 
               
               
                   
                 sections. 
               
               
                 8 
                 Starter plates or boards 
               
               
                   
                 Use Anchor Spikes, generally called spikes, to every so 
               
               
                   
                 often secure the bottom bars to the ground. Therefore one is 
               
               
                   
                 securing the blocks and the entire block wall to the ground. 
               
               
                   
                 Spikes can be driven through the smooth hole in the bar 
               
               
                   
                 directly into the ground. Spikes are ⅜ diameter rods with 
               
               
                   
                 a one inch head on them. These spikes vary in length from 2 
               
               
                   
                 to 8 feet. Spikes look like oversize nails. The surface of 
               
               
                   
                 Spikes can be smooth or rebar configured. Spikes are useful 
               
               
                   
                 for landscaping as well as for securing foundations. 
               
               
                   
                 Lightweight channel beams. - In place of a starter board, an 
               
               
                   
                 inverted light weight metal channel could be used, tapped 
               
               
                   
                 out appropriately so that a one inch hex head cap screw 
               
               
                   
                 could attach each of the several bars to the channel beam. 
               
               
                 9 
                 Spaces 
               
               
                   
                 The spaces are the clear areas between the building units or 
               
               
                   
                 blocks. One option is to leave the spaces open. However the 
               
               
                   
                 spaces are very useful in attaching anything to the unit 
               
               
                   
                 block walls. The spaces may also be closed for decorative 
               
               
                   
                 purposes or closure purposes. 
               
               
                 10 
                 Fills 
               
               
                   
                 Fills are slightly oversize rectangular pieces of wood or 
               
               
                   
                 plastic, that, after assembling the wall, is driven into the 
               
               
                   
                 spaces that are located between the bars. 
               
               
                   
                 There is a slight taper on the long edge of the fill that is 
               
               
                   
                 driven into the spaces. This helps start the fill into the 
               
               
                   
                 space. 
               
               
                   
                 A fill is what most things fasten to, such as furring strips 
               
               
                   
                 or anything. 
               
               
                   
                 A fill can be any size to accommodate the building unit 
               
               
                   
                 sizes, spaces, and the materials to be attached. 
               
               
                 11 
                 Soft Fills 
               
               
                   
                 Soft Fills are soft materials that, after assembling the 
               
               
                   
                 wall, are placed into the spaces, for looks or closure 
               
               
                   
                 purposes. Soft fills need no glue or adhesive properties, 
               
               
                   
                 only enough adhesion and cohesion to hold itself in place. 
               
               
                   
                 Regular mortar, Thin Mortar, Caulk, Rope caulk, Drywall mud 
               
               
                   
                 Any trowel, caulk gun, hand, or finger applied paste. 
               
               
                 12 
                 Furring strips 
               
               
                   
                 Furring strips are strips of wood, plastic, or other kinds 
               
               
                   
                 of materials that are attached to the fills, usually with 
               
               
                   
                 stainless steel or drywall screws. Furring strips have many 
               
               
                   
                 purposes, but mainly decorative, closure, and attachments. 
               
               
                   
                 Furring strips can be plastic or wood; can be different 
               
               
                   
                 lengths; can be colored, grooved, and decorated with ridges 
               
               
                   
                 and designs. 
               
               
                 13 
                 Trims 
               
               
                   
                 Trims finish the spaces on one side of the wall. Trims are 
               
               
                   
                 decorative furring strips that have fills attached to them. 
               
               
                   
                 Trims can simply be attached by driving them into the 
               
               
                   
                 spaces. 
               
               
                   
                 Trims could have half round, oval round, or rectangular 
               
               
                   
                 shaped faces. 
               
               
                   
                 Trims could be all colors and decorated. 
               
               
                   
                 Trims could be different materials, wood, plastic, etc. 
               
               
                   
                 Trims for corners 
               
               
                   
                 Precut lengths 
               
               
                 14 
                 Seals 
               
               
                   
                 Seals finish the spaces on both sides of the wall. Seals are 
               
               
                   
                 like trims except they do not have attached fills. Seals are 
               
               
                   
                 two decorative furring strips that are attached to each 
               
               
                   
                 other with long small rods or square shapes. These rods go 
               
               
                   
                 through the building units or blocks within the spaces. 
               
               
                   
                 Seals by themselves have a ladder like appearance. 
               
               
                   
                 Seals can be made of plastic wood, or steel. 
               
               
                   
                 Seals made of plastic are for decorative and closure 
               
               
                   
                 purposes. Being all in one piece, seals provide for quick 
               
               
                   
                 wall assembly and completion. 
               
               
                   
                 Seals made of steel provide blast protection, and are often 
               
               
                   
                 galvanized. 
               
               
                 15 
                 Frames 
               
               
                   
                 Frames are bars with fills attached. 
               
               
                   
                 Frames are made of steel, plastic, or wood. 
               
               
                 16 
                 Shims 
               
               
                   
                 Shims are small squares of steel or plastic. Shims are put 
               
               
                   
                 under bars to raise and level building units. Shims are used 
               
               
                   
                 below the bar ends as needed. They are secured in place when 
               
               
                   
                 the bar is tightened. 
               
               
                   
                 Use two or more shims for additional thickness. 
               
               
                   
                 Wafers 
               
               
                   
                 Wafers are thin adhesive sheets placed in vertical joints 
               
               
                   
                 for end of block sealing, if desired. 
               
               
                   
                 Core materials 
               
               
                   
                 Expanding foam, use as insulation, termite protection, etc. 
               
               
                   
                 Poured concrete 
               
               
                   
                 Poured concrete with rebars 
               
               
                 17 
                 Miscellaneous 
               
               
                   
                 ⅜ rebars, if a Bolt-A-Blok system wall is used with a 
               
               
                   
                 poured concrete foundation 
               
               
                   
                 Use Joist brackets, Truss brackets, Brick ties bolted 
               
               
                   
                 directly to Bolt-A-Blok system walls 
               
               
                 18 
                 Apply Tyvek ™, sheet poly, or other sealing membrane. 
               
               
                 19 
                 Provide Support stands (out rigging) for wall stands for 
               
               
                   
                 military and regular purposes, supporting one side or both 
               
               
                   
                 sides with additional buttress structures 
               
               
                 20 
                 Use stainless steel bands to attach the trusses to the bars 
               
               
                   
                 at the top of the walls. Attach to the bottom chord and/or 
               
               
                   
                 to the top chord, or both. Whenever possible, use stainless 
               
               
                   
                 steel bands to attach the trusses to the bars at the top of 
               
               
                   
                 any of the partition walls. Multiple bands may be used if 
               
               
                   
                 desired. 
               
               
                 21 
                 Use extended bars to: 
               
               
                   
                 safely and securely attach ladders to the inside or 
               
               
                   
                 outside of walls. 
               
               
                   
                 safely and securely support interior and exterior fire 
               
               
                   
                 escapes 
               
               
                   
                 safely and securely support interior and exterior 
               
               
                   
                 balconies. 
               
               
                   
                 attach conduit to walls - all directions and sizes 
               
               
                   
                 attach architectural embellishments, such as foam 
               
               
                   
                 block, wood, plastic, decorative roof elements, and 
               
               
                   
                 other. 
               
               
                   
                 attach and support bar joists. 
               
               
                   
                 attach lights and lighting. 
               
               
                   
                 attach downspouts 
               
               
                 22 
                 Use bolted soldier courses when long and shorter lintels are 
               
               
                   
                 needed, like over doors, windows, and overhead doors. 
               
               
                 23 
                 Use with curved blocks, typical 2 core, based on different 
               
               
                   
                 radii, different faces such as split, different colors, and 
               
               
                   
                 more. Bay windows, landscaping, turrets, silos, round piers, 
               
               
                   
                 decorative bollards, towers, and other structures. Round 
               
               
                   
                 towers are now possible with Bolt-A-Blok system. Show curved 
               
               
                   
                 block drawings. 
               
               
                 24 
                 Use stainless steel and/or fiberglass for food tanks, acid 
               
               
                   
                 tanks, breweries, and more. 
               
               
                 25 
                 Provide Door and window frames that are installed 
               
               
                   
                 immediately to secure the building 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       FIGS. 12  A through  12  D show sketches of a possible deck structures made by the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . Simplistically, in  FIG. 12  A an illustration of a simple lateral deck  91  is shown supported by some means  92 . In this example illustration the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  is used with a series of blocks  46  in a soldier formation.  FIG. 12  B shows the support  92  and highlights the simple bar  44  and bolt  43  components along with the block  46 .  FIG. 12  C is an illustration from a side view.  FIG. 12  D is an illustration demonstrating a person or load  93  being supported by the deck  91 . One skilled in the art appreciates that a deck like this might be used for bridges, roadways, roofs, and the like. Additionally a skilled masonry or construction person appreciates the soldier layout is an example. Obviously, a staggered pattern offers additional ways to lay out a deck. 
       FIGS. 13  A through  13  D show illustrations of tools used in the original prototype of Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . They are self explanatory. One skilled in completing prototype build recognizes the original bars  44  having the apertures  50  and  51  being prepared with the means  96  to provide the clear aperture. Likewise a means to provide threads  97  is shown in the illustrations. Finally, various hand drivers  94  and powered drivers are shown. While these are helpful and increase productivity, the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  still only technically needs the wrench  45  to build the system once a person has the blocks  46 , the bars  44  and the fasteners  43 . Other useful tools that may aid are shown in Table C. 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
             
           
               
                 TABLE C 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 TOOLS 
               
             
          
           
               
                 ITEM 
                 DESCRIPTION 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1 
                 Open Hand wrench 
               
               
                 2 
                 Ratchet 
               
               
                 3 
                 Power or impact Wrench 
               
               
                 4 
                 Grout applicators 
               
               
                 5 
                 Tie wire pliers/cutters 
               
               
                 6 
                 Levels - simple hand held; Laser; Rotating Laser level that 
               
               
                   
                 can be moved up &amp; down on a rod. 
               
               
                 7 
                 Grout Bags - Grout Bags are what are used to easily put 
               
               
                   
                 mortar in spaces should that be desired for the finished 
               
               
                   
                 look. Grout bags hold about 6 to 10 pounds of mortar and 
               
               
                   
                 typically have a ⅜ tip on them. Grout Bags are easy to 
               
               
                   
                 use. Grout Bags are used in a similar manner as if one were 
               
               
                   
                 icing decorations on a cake. Grout Bags cost 5 to 7 dollars 
               
               
                   
                 retail. Use regular mortar, post fill the spaces and rake 
               
               
                   
                 the spaces if desired. 
               
               
                 8 
                 Power caulking gun - Use power caulking gun, typically air 
               
               
                   
                 operated, to apply caulk in spaces, should that be desired. 
               
               
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       FIGS. 14  A through  14  E show sketches of typical hollow core masonry blocks  46 , decorative blocks  99 , bricks  100 , and a chart  98  of various configurations of hollow cavity blocks. All these types of masonry units are complementary and useful when utilized with the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . 
     The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Stated again and well appreciated by one skilled in the art of construction materials, all the examples of the materials may be substituted with other plastics and composite materials that have similar properties and still be within the scope and spirit of this Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . Other components specific to describing a Bolt-A-Blok system  31  may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of construction as being obvious from the above described embodiment. 
     OPERATION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The new Bolt-A-Blok system  31  has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. Note well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept of Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . 
       FIGS. 15  A through  15  D show illustrations of a construction process for a prototype using the Bolt-A-Blok system  31 . In  FIG. 15  A the first block  46  is placed on the base  48  and the bars  44 . A non-skilled worker  102  begins the construction process. In  FIG. 15  B the build continues as a second block  46  is added. Here the worker  102  uses a power driver  95  but could easily use just a standard wrench  45  (not shown). In  FIG. 15  C the worker  102  places a third block in a staggered configuration. The build continues until the desired length and height of the wall is realized. Additional workers could work directly along side and near the first worker  102  since no bracing or cure time is required. Once the structure is completed, occupancy is immediate. 
     There are many, many examples of how the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  may work in different structures. The following Table D is offered as exemplary and not limiting as to how this unique Bolt-A-Blok system  31  can be used. 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
             
               
               
             
           
               
                 TABLE D 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 EXAMPLES OF USES 
               
             
          
           
               
                 ITEM 
                 DESCRIPTION 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
           
               
                 1 
                 All general construction. 
               
               
                   
                 Building Walls, fences, and construction partitions 
               
               
                   
                 Foundations 
               
               
                   
                 Piers under floors and bridges 
               
               
                   
                 Fireplaces and Flues 
               
               
                   
                 Retaining Walls 
               
               
                   
                 Decorative Panels - straight or curved 
               
               
                   
                 Vertical, horizontal, flat and curved wall 
               
               
                   
                 Self supporting columns 
               
               
                   
                 Use Bolt-A-Blok system for constructing partition walls 
               
               
                   
                 Construct segments that can be pre-assembled to any size or 
               
               
                   
                 shape. Then set in place with a crane, especially in areas 
               
               
                   
                 where it is not safe to lay building units in a regular 
               
               
                   
                 manner, such as atop buildings 
               
               
                   
                 Use with all standard lintels. 
               
               
                   
                 Roof deck 
               
               
                   
                 Steps for entry ways and multi-level buildings 
               
               
                   
                 Assemble Bolt-A-Blok system walls in any configuration, 
               
               
                   
                 silos, piers, boxes, walls, ell-walls, t-walls, u-shape 
               
               
                   
                 walls, and square walls 
               
               
                 2 
                 Bridge, levy and highway 
               
               
                   
                 Levy/Dams Repair broken levies, make new levies, piers. Box 
               
               
                   
                 shape, solid shape, U-shape, could nest larger and larger 
               
               
                   
                 square piers or rectangle piers. Strengthen existing levies 
               
               
                   
                 by putting Bolt-A-Blok system made piers in front of 
               
               
                   
                 existing walls. Re-enforcement can be positioned under 
               
               
                   
                 water and need not show. Pre make and drop long units in 
               
               
                   
                 place for levy control. Pull out with cable. 
               
               
                   
                 Bridge Structures Breakwater forms. Ultra strong forms for 
               
               
                   
                 pouring concrete into. Bridge forms and piers. 
               
               
                 3 
                 Disaster and terrorism prevent/relief 
               
               
                   
                 Entrance Barriers - Such as Gates and vehicle control 
               
               
                   
                 points 
               
               
                   
                 Safe room, Safe or Vault - easy builds in high rise 
               
               
                   
                 structures 
               
               
                   
                 All structures that require more fire resistant, wind 
               
               
                   
                 resistant, and attack resistant buildings. 
               
               
                   
                 Military use for blast protection, quick guard houses, 
               
               
                   
                 quick prisons 
               
               
                   
                 Quick construction in third world countries, disaster 
               
               
                   
                 areas, anywhere. 
               
               
                   
                 Use Bolt-A-Blok system for rapidly replacing buildings in 
               
               
                   
                 disaster areas 
               
               
                   
                 Wind and water resistant - Hurricane, Tornado Tsunami 
               
               
                   
                 resistant 
               
               
                   
                 Anti-terror barricades at public buildings 
               
               
                   
                 Earthquake resistant 
               
               
                 4 
                 Other 
               
               
                   
                 Store and garden commercial display units 
               
               
                   
                 Tank walls - such as Swimming pools, fire water tanks, 
               
               
                   
                 waste water tanks 
               
               
                   
                 Mobile and/or Manufactured home Building skirts 
               
               
                   
                 Sound-proof or noise attenuation walls and structures 
               
               
                   
                 Paint and hazardous material containment structures 
               
               
                   
                 Desert application, below freezing applications, below 
               
               
                   
                 water applications, mines. Use in caissons, for underwater 
               
               
                   
                 construction. 
               
               
                   
                 Surveyor monuments, mail box posts. bases for equipment 
               
               
                   
                 such as propane tanks and air conditioning units, wing 
               
               
                   
                 walls, retaining walls, motels, fire walls, storage unit 
               
               
                   
                 buildings, schools. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     With this description of the detailed parts and operation it is to be understood that the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment. The features of the Bolt-A-Blok system  31  are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.