Abstract:
An uniquely improved mortar less masonry structure comprising a plurality of concrete masonry units connected to each other by metal bars and metal threaded fasteners thereby forming a reinforcing skeletal system for the masonry to utilize a post tensioned structure. The unique system has been developed with full recessed channels in the masonry unit, anchor bars that fit into the channels and extend across a plurality of masonry units and bolts that act as the tendon for the post tensioning system. This is an improved, rapidly constructed building system that demountably couples each individual masonry unit by an extended bar and bolt system. This extended bar is more efficient and easier to build with as compared to other traditional masonry structures.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This invention relates to SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/925,224 filed Apr. 19, 2007 by Roger Marsh et al, and entitled “SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES”. 
     
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    This invention relates to a unitized masonry structure, particularly structures with post tensioned reinforcement. The present invention relates generally to all types of general construction where a common mortar and hollow block or brick combination is utilized and relates to other construction means for structures as well. The new concept is called a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
       FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH 
       [0003]    None. 
       SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM 
       [0004]    None. 
       BACKGROUND 
     Field of Invention 
       [0005]    The new unitized masonry structure described in this specification is an improvement to 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 filled with concrete, with or without reinforcing steel bars (rebars). This attachment usually 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. 
         [0006]    When reinforcement means have been used with block, it is typically accomplished with either long rebars or long steel rods or stranded cables placed in the cavities called ducts. The usual reinforcement is without any tensioning of the steel reinforcement, either pre-tensioning or post tensioning. Pre and post tensioning, as one well skilled in the art of construction engineering and techniques knows, increases the overall strength of the concrete unit. Until recently, post tensioning has only been used with a complete stack of block in conjunction with the placement of mortar between each layer. Up to now, most specialty block systems with rods and plates have required very complex design and high levels of skill by construction designers and engineers. 
         [0007]    In the latter months of 2005, a newer technique of a bolt, block and bar system—called Bolt-A-Blok—introduced a basic unitized post tensioning where a loose bar is utilized as an anchor across the hollow cavity (or duct) of a concrete masonry unit (CMU) or block. The bar (anchor) has apertures with and without threads which are then individually connected by a through bolt which is essentially the tendon. The bolt (tendon) and bar (anchor) network required some care in the placement of the bar to assure uniformity of the reinforcement web of the tendons and anchors. The then improved method and system described in the system is called a UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES has been devised that essentially “locates” the bars uniformly in a recessed cavity or in a pocket of the concrete masonry unit (CMU). These new configurations eliminate any gap between the adjacent CMUs. No filling or caulking of the space is required. Various other embodiments and improvements are described which greatly enhance the post tensioning system first introduced under the Bolt-A-Blok system established as prior art. The latest configuration is a further unique improvement known as a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. This improvement locates the bars more quickly and is a configuration that permits block or CMU manufacturing to be accomplished in a much more efficient manner. 
       A. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROBLEMS ADDRESSED 
       [0008]    The original Bolt-A-Blok systems addressed methods and systems to improve the masonry systems. This new configuration has addressed the need to rapidly build the walls with multiple bars and with universal hole patterns for bolts not clearly anticipated in the earlier applications. This method is accomplished by longer, multi block bars and universal through holes and tapped holes for placement of the bolt/tendons. 
         [0009]    The new system called Bolt-A-Blok facilitated a clear improvement to traditional construction systems and their limitations. The Bolt-A-Blok system does not require special skills to construct; does not need water and power; does not require elaborate bracing; provides immediate occupancy or use; needs no curing time; and, is re-useable if desired since it is not destroyed when disassembled and moved. Bolt-A-Blok system was an improvement to decrease the time to build or rebuild areas with minimal skilled labor. The Bolt-A-Blok system provides a far superior and more consistent strength structure than the traditional mortar constructed structure. 
         [0010]    While the Bolt-A-Blok and UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES systems addressed many of the common requirements and limitations to traditional mortar and block construction methods, these systems still have some room for improvement. These improvements are addressed by the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES described below. 
         [0011]    The improved SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES enables block manufacturers to use existing molds and add simple inserts and plates to produce the Unitized Post Tension configuration anticipated with the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
         [0012]    Important to note is that none of the prior art teaches all the features and capabilities of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
       B. PRIOR ART 
       [0013]    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 very special and often complex 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 improved SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES as described here utilizes a uniform, readily available block design for a concrete masonry unit (CMU). 
         [0014]    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 embedded 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 plates and metal pieces are not taught as being part of a post tensioning system now shown cast within the hollow cavities as addressed by the improved SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
         [0015]    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 pass through cable which are specially made, require water, and are not readily re-useable like the improved SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. Also, the tensioning system is not unitized or placed throughout the entire structure. 
         [0016]    A somewhat re-useable system is taught in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,178,714 issued to Carney, Jr. (2001). The long rods go through apertures in the specially cast block and the precast structures. No description of pre or post tensioning is taught or claimed. The configuration of special length rods, special blocks, special plates and a complex system that requires powered equipment to construct is unlike the improved configuration of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES 
         [0017]    A Mortar less 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. These are complex and do not anticipate the improved device herein as the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
         [0018]    A pre-cast, modular spar system having a cylindrical open-ended spar of relatively uniform cross section is taught in a U.S. Pat. No. 6,244,785 issued to Richter, et al (2001). The spar sections are formed by joining arcuate segments and stacking the sections. No design is shown that anticipates this SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
         [0019]    An interlocking, mortar less system is accomplished by some other devices. However, none of them are found to show a structural unitized post tensioning system as described for the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES in the materials below. An example of one such interlocking device is taught by U.S. Pat. No. 4,640,071 issued to Haener (1987). This teaches a block of concrete or the like for use in constructing a mortar less wall. The device provided includes a spaced parallel pair of upright sidewalls having flat bottoms and tops and bearing integral block interlocking connectors and various configurations on their opposite ends. The sidewalls are integrally connected by means of these configurations. This is not the configuration taught by the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. Likewise, no post tensioning is taught to increase the structural integrity and strength. 
         [0020]    The Bolt-A-Block system was filed Nov. 10, 2005 by Roger Marsh et al with Ser. No. 11/271,703 and published as US 2007-0107333 A1 05-17-2007. This basic mortar less system taught a 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, mortar less 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. 
         [0021]    Another Unitized Post Tensioning System was taught by the patent application titled UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES Bolt-A-system which was filed Feb. 13, 2006 by Roger Marsh et al (the same inventors) with Ser. No. 11/353,253 and published as 2007-0186502 A1. What the present invention herein entails is a configuration and means to improve the assembly of the Unitized Post Tensioned systems. 
         [0022]    Another motarless system is taught by U.S. Pat. No. 3,296,758 by Knudsen (herein after referred to as “Knudsen”). Knudsen appears to discuss a set of superimposed building blocks with vertically spaced flat bars inter-fitted with the blocks and studs inserted through one bar and then threaded into engagement with bars of lower blocks. This Knudsen application fails to anticipate the application by Marsh for several reasons. Knudsen fails to teach or suggest each and every limitation of the claims of Marsh. 
         [0023]    None of the prior art found with a rigorous search teaches all the features and capabilities of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 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 SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. It is believed that this system is made with component 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 
       [0024]    A SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES has been developed for use in easily constructing various types of masonry structures. The SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES is an improvement to the block configuration and 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 SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES permits less expensive means and configurations to produce the cement block units or CMUs (Cement Masonry Units). The new configuration includes features of a “top only” channel or recess to accept the bar; a series or “long bars” that span a plurality of the CMS; and a special footer block to enable the foundation to placed directly on aggregate rather than a concrete footer. 
       OBJECTS, ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS 
       [0025]    There are many, many benefits and advantages of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 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. TABLE A shows a list for the UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM of advantages and benefits over the prior art for Bolt-A-Block system. TABLE B shows the list of advantages and benefits of the original Bolt-A-Block over traditional mortar and block systems. The SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES encompasses all these advantages in the improved configuration. 
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                 TABLE A 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS of the UNITIZED 
               
               
                 POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM OVER A BOLT-A-BLOK SYSTEM 
               
             
          
           
               
                 ITEM 
                 DESCRIPTION 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1 
                 elimination of any gap between the CMUs. No filling or 
               
               
                   
                 caulking of the space is required. 
               
               
                 2 
                 precise placement of the anchor bar 
               
               
                 3 
                 faster build time with the recessed channels or the 
               
               
                   
                 embedded bars 
               
               
                 4 
                 commercial tracking of the invention with the embedded 
               
               
                   
                 bars 
               
               
                 5 
                 stronger military/defense use and anti-blast applications 
               
               
                 6 
                 features for easier, faster build with placement aids 
               
               
                 7 
                 features with anti-turn and quick connections with oval 
               
               
                   
                 plates/washers and threaded tendons 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
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                 TABLE B 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 ADVANTAGES SIMILAR TO BOLT-A-BLOK over 
               
               
                 Traditional Building Systems 
               
             
          
           
               
                 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 An improved 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 
                 Can be built on soil or standard foundation 
               
               
                 14 
                 Spans greater distances between vertical double blocks 
               
               
                 15 
                 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 
               
               
                 16 
                 Provides perfect spacing which means more attractive walls. Blocks 
               
               
                   
                 have perfect alignment and correct placement before tightening 
               
               
                 17 
                 Reduces fire insurance and wind insurance costs 
               
               
                 18 
                 Uses existing modular sizes, worldwide. 
               
               
                 19 
                 Is an all weather construction. All kinds of weather, rain, snow, 
               
               
                   
                 wind, cold, hot, underwater, even in a diving bell or caisson 
               
               
                 20 
                 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. 
               
               
                 21 
                 May build a wall by working from either side. Inside or outside. 
               
               
                 22 
                 Works with one or more core block, brick, and other building units 
               
               
                 23 
                 Requires less scaffolding, ladder jacks and walk boards because the 
               
               
                   
                 walls are immediately at full strength. 
               
               
                 24 
                 Can pour concrete in cores and even add vertical rebar&#39;s. 
               
               
                 25 
                 Can pour insulation or spray foam in cores. 
               
               
                 26 
                 Resists flying debris. 
               
               
                 27 
                 Resists Earthquake and Hurricane/tornado. 
               
               
                 28 
                 Is fire resistant. 
               
               
                 29 
                 Is not dependent on mortar strength 
               
               
                 30 
                 Requires no power or gasoline to build 
               
               
                 31 
                 Is useable with other construction techniques - door and window 
               
               
                   
                 frames, roof and ceiling joists and trusses; metal and 
               
               
                   
                 asphalt/fiber/rubber roofing; 
               
               
                 32 
                 Is useable with standard plumbing, electrical, communications and 
               
               
                   
                 lighting packages 
               
               
                 33 
                 Has the ability to construct several block layers at one time - 
               
               
                   
                 speeds overall construction 
               
               
                 34 
                 Adapts to regular interior (plaster, boars, panel, paint) and 
               
               
                   
                 exterior wall surfaces (siding, brick, stucco, etc) 
               
               
                 35 
                 Provides perfect plumb and level alignment 
               
               
                 36 
                 Does not require poured foundations 
               
               
                 37 
                 Is a Unit by unit construction 
               
               
                 38 
                 The simple bar and bolt is easily mass produced using existing 
               
               
                   
                 materials and equipment. 
               
               
                 39 
                 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. 
               
               
                 40 
                 Provides a mass that is so strong, and the total weight of a 
               
               
                   
                 UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES building 
               
               
                   
                 is of such significant weight, that below ground freezing may 
               
               
                   
                 largely only push sideways. 
               
               
                 41 
                 May be combined with a pre-constructed bath and/or kitchen unit. 
               
               
                 42 
                 Is termite and carpenter ant proof. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0026]    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 
         [0027]    The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES 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 SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. It is understood, however, that the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. 
           [0028]      FIG. 1  are sketches of the general SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0029]      FIG. 2  are sketches of the general SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES with components and features noted. 
           [0030]      FIG. 3  A through C are sketches of prototype systems and components. 
           [0031]      FIGS. 4  A through  4  C are sketches of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES with the cross block footer shown. 
           [0032]      FIGS. 5  A to  5  C are sketches of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES with the linear block footer shown. 
           [0033]      FIGS. 6  A through  6  D show sketches of the cross and linear footer blocks with the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0034]      FIGS. 7  A through  7  C show the sketch details of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES with connector and expansion joints shown. 
           [0035]      FIGS. 8  A through  8  D are sketches of the notches and fillers for the connector bars. 
           [0036]      FIGS. 9  A and  9  B show sketches and sketches of roof truss clamping means. 
           [0037]      FIGS. 10  A and  10  B provide sketches contrasting a typical masonry and mortar footer versus a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0038]      FIG. 11  shows the process of assembly for a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES, including steps  1  through  7  for a CMU with recessed pockets. 
           [0039]      FIGS. 12  A and  12  B show are sketches of the method to use and operate the general stone leveling float devices with the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0040]      FIGS. 13  A to  13  C are further steps in installing the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES after the level has leveled the stone base. 
           [0041]      FIGS. 14  A through  14  D show additional usage and operative details of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0042]      FIGS. 15  A through  15  E show sketches of additional steps in the process of assembly for a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0043]      FIGS. 16  A and  16  D show sketches of the leveled stone base resulting in level and plumb wall systems for the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0044]      FIG. 17  A through D show finishing steps for the process of assembling and completing the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
           [0045]      FIGS. 18  A and  18  B show sketches of beam applications for SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     Reference Numerals 
       [0046]    The following list refers to the drawings: 
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                 31 
                 General assembly of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED 
               
               
                   
                 CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR 
               
               
                   
                 MASONRY STRUCTURES - TOP recessed bar positioner channel 
               
               
                 32 
                 Stone or aggregate 
               
               
                 33 
                 Anchor for post tensioning such as a bar with connection 
               
               
                   
                 features 
               
               
                 33A 
                 Relatively longer anchor bar compared to unit bar (33) 
               
               
                 33B 
                 Angular base float 
               
               
                 34 
                 Tendon for post tensioning such as a bolt 
               
               
                 34A 
                 Short Tendon for connecting to a plate or the like 
               
               
                 35 
                 Concrete masonry unit with recess channels 
               
               
                 35A 
                 Split faced block with top recess 
               
               
                 36 
                 Extended recess channels 
               
               
                 36A 
                 Extended recess channels with closed surface for end 
               
               
                   
                 block 
               
               
                 37 
                 Duct or cavity in the block 
               
               
                 38 
                 General stone leveling sled device 
               
               
                 39 
                 Signal generator 
               
               
                 39A 
                 Signal receiver unit 
               
               
                 40 
                 Operator/worker/installer 
               
               
                 41 
                 Linear footer block 
               
               
                 41A 
                 Cross base footer block 
               
               
                 41B 
                 Plate receiver pocket 
               
               
                 41C 
                 Block through aperture for bolt 
               
               
                 42 
                 Bolt plate with threaded aperture for bolt 
               
               
                 43 
                 Footer trough 
               
               
                 45 
                 Connector bar 
               
               
                 46 
                 Carpenter&#39;s level in horizontal position 
               
               
                 46A 
                 Carpenter&#39;s level in vertical position 
               
               
                 48 
                 Notch 
               
               
                 49 
                 Notch filler 
               
               
                 50 
                 Wall sill plate 
               
               
                 51 
                 Drive tool 
               
               
                 52 
                 Indicator level 
               
               
                 52A 
                 Indicator plumb 
               
               
                 58 
                 Siding and insulation panel (interior or exterior) 
               
               
                 59 
                 Sealant - water based, bituminous or equal 
               
               
                 60 
                 Top plate for truss support 
               
               
                 61 
                 Roof joist/truss system 
               
               
                 65 
                 Means to attach (truss to wall) such as a band clamp 
               
               
                 65A 
                 Alternative means to attach (truss to wall) such as a 
               
               
                   
                 plastic or composite material clamp 
               
               
                 66 
                 Time INDICATION 
               
               
                 70 
                 Earthwork near foundations 
               
               
                 71 
                 Foundation concrete 
               
               
                 72 
                 Wall stud 
               
               
                 73 
                 Base plate 
               
               
                 74 
                 Extra wide ledger CMU 
               
               
                 75 
                 Ledge 
               
               
                 76 
                 Shim 
               
               
                 77 
                 Sub flooring 
               
               
                 78 
                 Interior wall surface such as gypsum, sheeting, panel, or 
               
               
                   
                 the like 
               
               
                 79 
                 Perimeter drain 
               
               
                 80 
                 Floor joist 
               
               
                 81 
                 Band Board 
               
               
                 92 
                 Beam support 
               
               
                 93 
                 Soldier type beam 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       [0047]    The present invention is a construction system called a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . 
         [0000]    This post tensioning system is comprised of only a few different types of components—a concrete block or concrete masonry unit  35  (CMU) with extended recessed channels  36  (and others) in which the hollow cavity  37  is the duct, a series of tendons (such as a through bolt)  34 , and a plurality of simple anchors (such as a bar)  33  with some additional features. The system is configured with the plurality of adjacent blocks  35  contiguous and touching one another and demountably coupled to each other by means of the tendons  34  and anchors  33 . This coupling results in a structure that is formed from a plurality of unitized, post tensioned concrete masonry units (usually called 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 SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  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. The advantage over the newer Bolt-A-Blok includes precise placement of the anchor bar and faster build time with the extended recessed channels  36 . 
         [0048]    There is shown in  FIGS. 1 through 10 , and in  FIG. 18  a complete operative embodiment of the UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  and alternative embodiments. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that drawings and sketches 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 also delineated and are described below in appropriate detail for one skilled in the art to appreciate their importance and functionality to the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . 
         [0049]    The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  that are preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . It is understood, however, that the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. 
         [0050]      FIG. 1  are sketches of the general SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . The concrete masonry unit  35 , the extended recess channel  36 , the anchor bar  33 , the tendon/bolts  34  are shown as an isometric and top views with and without the anchors  33 . 
         [0051]      FIG. 2  is a repeat of  FIG. 1  shown with the various sketches of in  FIG. 3 . The sketches are of the general SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  with specific features and components identified. The SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  shown is the preferred embodiment. Here the concrete masonry units  35  with extended pocket recesses  36  are shown. They may be stacked together as a general configuration as shown in  FIG. 3 . The extended pocket recesses  36  are show in which the bars  33  may be placed. Each CMU block  35  is touching the adjacent block. This is a very distinct improvement to prior art for speed of assembly and for elimination of a gap between the CMUs. The longer bars or anchors  33  span several blocks  35  and permit more efficiency in placement and less labor/time to connect the overall assembly. Obviously, the anchors/bars  33  and the tendons/bolts  34  may be manufactured from may types of materials including, but not limited to metal (such as steel, Corten (steel code ASTM A 242 or equal) or rust inhibiting steel, stainless steel, titanium, brass, aluminum and the like); from composite materials (including plastics and reinforced plastics; reinforced resin based materials, and the like); and from other materials suitable to create tendons and anchors for a post tensioning system. The stack  31  is mounted onto the base means  32  or  71  by placing the CMU  35  directly onto a footer block  41  with a tendon  34  into a receiving plate  42  for the an anchor  34 . The bolt/tendons  34  join each anchor/bar  33  individually. The entire stack  31  is mounted on the base means  32  by the base anchor  34 . 
         [0052]      FIG. 3  A through  3  C are sketches of prototype systems and components. They show the block  35 , bar or anchor  33  and bolt or tendon  34 . A split face option  35 A is shown as well as a relative longer bar  33 A. 
         [0053]      FIGS. 4  A through  4  C are sketches of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  with the cross block footer  41 A shown. The various components described above include the bolt/tendon  34 , the bar/anchor  33  and the concrete masonry unit (CMU)  35 . One also notes the extended recess  36  in the CMU  35  to “accept” and contain the bar  33 . Equally important is the cross footer  41 A, the recess/pocket  41 B and the plate  42 . The receiving plate  42  is contained in the footer block  41 A and permits an anti-turn feature. Therefore the bolt/tendon  34  engages the plate  42  and is permitted to create a tension connection between the anchor/bar  33  and plate  42  with the tendon/bolt  33 . The CMU  35  is thereby contained and placed in a post tension between the plate  42  and bar  33  by the engagement and tightening of the bolt/tendon  34 . The CMU  35  is thus post tensioned and placed with a stress on the block  35  which creates a certain stress within the structure which increases the overall strength of the assembly. 
         [0054]      FIGS. 5  A to  5  C are sketches of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  with the linear block footer  41  shown. Again, the various components described above include the bolt/tendon  34 , the bar/anchor  33  and the concrete masonry unit (CMU)  35 . One also previews the extended recess  36  in the CMU  35  to “accept” and contain the bar  33 . Equally important is the linear footer block  41 , the recess/pocket  41 B and the plate  42 . The receiving plate  42  is contained in the linear footer block  41  and permits an anti-turn feature. Therefore the bolt/tendon  34  engages the plate  42  and is permitted to create a tension connection between the anchor/bar  33  and plate  42  with the tendon/bolt  33 . The CMU  35  is thereby contained and placed in a post tension between the plate  42  and bar  33  by the engagement and tightening of the bolt/tendon  34 . The CMU  35  is thus post tensioned and placed with a stress on the block  35  which creates a certain stress within the structure which increases the overall strength of the assembly. 
         [0055]      FIGS. 6  A through  6  D show sketches of the cross  41 A and linear  41  footer blocks with the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . The blocks  35 , bars  33  and bolts  34  are also shown. The two footer types  41  and  41 A can be used together as shown in the four (4) views. The cross footers  41 A also permits free standing walls and dividers to be assembled and surface mounted. Afterward, if desired they can be dis-assembled and removed. 
         [0056]      FIGS. 7  A through  7  C show the sketch details of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  with connector bars  45  and expansion joints shown. Here the connector bar  45  is placed at right angles and joined in the through hole to other bars  33  by the bolt  34 . This works well for “Tee” wall connections and for building piers and support columns for long walls. By using slotted apertures in the connector bar  45  and or normal anchors  33 , an expansion connection may be created to provide thermal expansion if needed for some wall assemblies. 
         [0057]      FIG. 8  A is a sketches of the notches  48  and fillers  49  for the connector bars  45 . In  FIG. 8  B, the connector bar  45  passes from the duct or cavity  37  of the CMU block  35  where it connects to an anchor bar  33  through the open notch  48 .  FIGS. 8  C and  8  D show the CMU block  35  with a filler  49  in the notch  48 . 
         [0058]      FIGS. 9  A and  9  B show sketches and sketches of roof truss clamping means  65 ,  65 A. Here the top plate  60  is on top and contiguous to the uppermost block  35  in the system  31 . The roof joists  61  are contiguous and rest on top of the top plates  60 . The bands  65 ,  65 A circumvent the joist  61  and the uppermost anchor bar  33 . One skilled and well versed in mechanical and structural connections appreciate that the bands  65 ,  65 A are “tightened” or shortened to increase the tension within the band  65 ,  65 A to secure the joist  61  to the bar  33 . Likewise, skilled persons appreciate that the bar  33  is interconnected to the rest of the steel network of bars  33  and bolts  34  by the immediate connection offered by the contiguous bolt  34  to the bar  33  as demonstrated in the sketches. The bolts  34  pass through the cavity  37  to the next bar  33  (not shown). The band  65  in  FIG. 9  A anticipates a new use for a steel, composites, plastic metal, or the like, “radiator clamp”—like device. In the  FIG. 9  B a long clamp device  65 A shows the interconnect from the top plate  60  and joist  61  all the way to the wall sill plate  50 . Here, the band  65 A has an aperture  65 B by which a tendon/screw  34 A is connected through the aperture  65 B to secure the band  65 A to the sill plate  50 . This special band  65 A anticipates a material such as plastic or composite materials, but could conceivably be along metal or steel band  65 . 
         [0059]      FIGS. 10  A and  10  B provide sketches contrasting a typical masonry and mortar footer ( FIG. 10  A) versus a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  (shown in  FIG. 10  B). In  FIG. 10  A, an original trough  70  is dug and a foundation footer  71  poured. Next, the block  35  are laid with the traditional mortar between each layer. The sill plate  50  is placed on top of the uppermost block  35 . The wood structure then is placed including the floor joist  80  (on top of the sill plate  50 ); the band board  81  around the perimeter of the joists  80 ; the base plate  73  and wall studs  72 ; the sub flooring  77 ; and the interior wall sheeting  78 . Contrasted to this is shown in  FIG. 10  B. A footer trough  43  is dug and an amount of self leveling aggregate  32  is placed in the trough  43 . Then a footer block  41 ,  41 A is placed on the aggregate  32  and the block  35  are assembled in the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . A special “extra wide” ledge block  74  is placed as shown in the drawing. Another block or CMU  35  is placed on the extra wide ledger  74  which eliminates the necessity of a part of the joist  80  and the band board  81 . The rest of the structure is very similar to traditional buildings with the sill plate  50  placed on top of the uppermost block  35 . The wood structure then is placed including the floor joist  80  (on top of the sill plate  50 ); the base plate  73  and wall studs  72 ; the sub flooring  77 ; and the interior wall sheeting  78 . One may note that the perimeter drain  79  is easily installed on top of the aggregate  32  and contiguous to the footer  41 ,  41 A. 
         [0060]      FIGS. 18  A and  18  B show sketches of beam applications for SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . Here the CMU block  35  are connected as a series of soldier blocks, interconnected to form a beam  93  which rests on supports  92 . This sketch demonstrates the significant span accomplished by the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . 
         [0061]    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 connecting devices and apparatus (preferred materials shown as a rust-resisting steel or equal) may be substituted with other plastics and composite materials that have similar properties and still be within the scope and spirit of this SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . Other components specific to describing a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  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 
       [0062]    The new SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the improvement 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 the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . In  FIGS. 11 through 17  a complete and accurate representation of how the improve concept is shown and described. 
         [0063]      FIG. 11  shows the process of assembly for a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 , including steps  1  through  7  for a CMU with recessed pockets. The process shown is for a CMU with extended recessed channels  36  and linear footers  41 , but the general flow is similar for all the different embodiments of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . There are shown 7 steps shown in Table C that correspond to the steps shown in  FIG. 11 . These steps are then repeated as additional CMUs  35  are needed for the desired structure  31 . 
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                 TABLE C 
               
             
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Assembly Process 
               
             
          
           
               
                 Step 
                 Description 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1 
                 Place a linear footer 41 (upside down) and place bolt plate 
               
               
                   
                 42 into the recessed pockets 41B. 
               
               
                 2 
                 Flip footer 41 over and place CMU block 35 onto the top 
               
               
                   
                 surface of the footer 41. 
               
               
                 3 
                 Align the sides of the CMU 35 with other CMUs 35 and the 
               
               
                   
                 footer block 41. 
               
               
                 4 
                 Place additional CMUs 35 and footers 41 and align the 
               
               
                   
                 system components with each other. 
               
               
                 5 
                 Place anchor bars 33A and then tendon/through bolts 34 
               
               
                   
                 into the through apertures in the uppermost anchor/bars 33. 
               
               
                 6 
                 Tighten the tendon/through bolts 34 into the threaded 
               
               
                   
                 apertures in the lowermost starter anchor/bars 33 by means 
               
               
                   
                 of a wrench or equal. 
               
               
                 7 
                 Place additional CMUs 35 on the assembly 31 and repeat the 
               
               
                   
                 placement of bars 33 and bolts 34. 
               
               
                   
                 Repeat process until structure is completed. 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0064]      FIGS. 12  A and  12  B show are sketches of the method to use and operate the general stone leveling float devices  38  with the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . 
         [0000]    In  FIG. 12  A, the operator  40  places the laser signal generator  39  in the corner of the footer trough  43 . He places this on the master or keystone footer  41 . All other block in the foundation will depend on and “take” reference to the prime signal generator  39  from this initial setting.  FIG. 12  B shows the operator  40  beginning to level the stone  32  in the footer trough  43  with the General Sled leveler  38  sensing the beam from the laser signal generator  39 . The sketches/graph shows the operator  40  using the level  38  with the signal receiver  39 A leveling the stone  32 . 
         [0065]      FIGS. 13  A to  13  C are further steps in installing the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  after the level  38  has leveled the stone aggregate base  32 .  FIG. 13  A shows the operator  40  placing a threaded bolt plate  42  into a pocket or recess  41 B. One sees the similarity and differences of a linear footer  41  with one pocket  42  and a cross footer  41 A with two pockets  42 . In  FIG. 13  B the operator  40  places a linear footer  41  on the stone  32  in the footer trough  43 . One may note the through hole (aperture)  41 C where the tendon or bolt  34  will pass through to engage the threads in the threaded plate  42 . In  FIG. 13  C, the operator continues with another linear footer  41  perpendicular to the first footer  41  and then the initial foundation block  35 . 
         [0066]      FIGS. 14  A through  14  D show additional usage and operative details of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . In these four (4) sketches/graphs, the operator begins to add foundation blocks  35  onto the footers  41 . The bar or anchor  33  of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  is placed in the recess  36  of the block  35  and assembles the block to the footer  41 . One skilled in block making and using may note well that corner blocks  35  may have the recess  36  closed over at the exterior to form a finished surface  36  A. The secure assembly process is accomplished when a bolt or tendon  34  connects to the plate  42  and fully secures the foundation block  35  to the footer block  41 , below. A pneumatic or electric drive tool  51  is used to turn the bolts  34 . In  FIG. 14  C, a couple of cross footers  41 A are placed for additional strength and stability if needed or desired. 
         [0067]      FIGS. 15  A through E show sketches and graphs of additional steps in the process of assembly for a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . The significant features shown here are in respect to placing extended bars  33 A across several block  35  at a time. Then multiple tendons or bolts  34  may be rapidly placed and started with the operator  40  then using the driver  51  to complete the tensioning process by driving the bolts flush against the anchor bars  33 ,  33 A. The sketches depict the operation from several viewpoints for complete illustration of the process for assembling a SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . 
         [0068]      FIGS. 16  A and  16  D show sketches and graphs of the leveled stone base  32  resulting in level and plumb wall systems for the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . The foundation blocks  35  and footers  41 ,  41 A are continued. The bars or anchors  34  are placed onto the block  35 .  FIG. 16  B shows a nearly complete wall section with the sill plate  50  in place. In  FIGS. 16  C and  16  D the accuracy of the building system on this type of leveled foundation of stone  32  is monitored by a carpenter&#39;s level in a horizontal  46  and vertical  46 A position. The bubble indicator for level  52  is shown in  FIG. 16  C and the plumb indicator  52 A in  FIG. 16  D. Both indicate a very accurate result with the use of the General Sled leveler  38  and the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . 
         [0069]      FIGS. 17  A through D show finishing steps for the process of assembling and completing the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31 . In  FIG. 17  A the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  comprised of blocks  35  has an insulation board  58  applied as is common to the building industry, Such boards or panels  58  may be placed interiorly or exteriorly onto the wall surface.  FIG. 17  B shows the wall being sprayed with a sealant  59 . Alternatively it could be sealed with paints, epoxies, bituminous coatings or cementitious coatings sprayed or troweled onto the surface. Further alternatives include stuccos and other surface finishes.  FIG. 17  C shows the sill plate  50  being installed. In  FIG. 17  D the wall systems  31  show the extended bars  33 A. The time indicator  66  shows the rapid completion of the wall and immediately useable to start the rest of the building without waiting for the mortar to set and cure. 
         [0070]    With this description of the detailed parts and operation it is to be understood that the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEMS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment. The features of the SPECIAL AND IMPROVED CONFIGURATIONS FOR UNITIZED POST TENSION BLOCK SYSTEM FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES  31  are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.