Splitting technique

Details Splitting technique Splitting technique

1996-11-08

2000-07-04

Canfield, Robert

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Frangible section or means

Removable corner or internal section

52609, 52596, 52605, E04C 100, E09B 206, E02D 1220

Patent

active

060820578

ABSTRACT:
A concrete masonry unit having a top surface with a splitting pattern formed therein. The splitting pattern has a splitting groove which intersects at least one recessed region formed in the top surface.

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