Masonry units, reinforcing steel, grout and/or mortar combined to act together to strengthen the masonry structure.

Cast or formed bricks or blocks in which steel bars or wires are embedded. pp. 1, 4, 7, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30, 31, 45

Masonry constructed with steel reinforcement embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces.

A construction made of hollow masonry units that are strengthened with steel and filled with mortar.

(1) Masonry containing reinforcement in the mortar joints or grouted cores used to resist stresses. (2) Unit masonry in which reinforcement is embedded in such a manner that the component materials act together to resist applied forces.