Seismic analysis of interlocking block in wall–foundation–soil system

An interlocking mortar less concrete masonry block building system was developed as a new structural component for masonry building construction. The interlocking mortar less block system will reduce construction time and cost of construction. Interlocking mortar less load bearing hollow block system is different from conventional mortared masonry system as the mortar layers are eliminated and instead the block units are interconnected through interlocking protrusions and grooves. Numerous analytical models have been developed to simulate the behaviour of the different types of structural masonry systems using the finite element (FE) technique.