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  2. Unit block - Wikipedia

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    Pratt based her blocks on a similar but larger-scale block system designed by educator Patty Hill, a follower of Friedrich Fröbel, the originator of kindergarten education. Fröbel's series of 20 age-calibrated educational "gifts" had included a set of eight blocks, sized ½ by 1 by 2 inches, or a 1:2:4 ratio, which could be formed into a cube ...

  3. KEVA Planks - Wikipedia

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    KEVA Planks are cuboid wooden block toys. Each block is sized approximately 1 ⁄ 4 by 3 ⁄ 4 by 4 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (6.4 mm × 19.1 mm × 114.3 mm). The blocks are available for sale in maple , that is produced in the United States, and less expensive imported pine versions.

  4. Concrete block - Wikipedia

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    A pallet of "8-inch" concrete blocks An interior wall of painted concrete blocks Concrete masonry blocks A building constructed with concrete masonry blocks. A concrete block, also known as a cinder block in North American English, breeze block in British English, or concrete masonry unit (CMU), or by various other terms, is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction.

  5. Kapla - Wikipedia

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    This 15:3:1 ratio of length:width:thickness is different than the dimensions used for traditionally proportioned building blocks (such as unit blocks), and are used for building features such as lintels, roofs and floors. They are known for their stability in the absence of fastening devices. [1] Building constructed of Kapla blocks

  6. Autoclaved aerated concrete - Wikipedia

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    Because of the relatively low temperature used, AAC blocks are not considered to be a fired brick but a lightweight concrete masonry unit. After the autoclaving process, the material is stored and shipped to construction sites for use. Depending on its density, up to 80% of the volume of an AAC block is air. AAC's low density also accounts for ...

  7. Caroline Pratt (educator) - Wikipedia

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    The Blocks Program, the Jobs Program, Rhythms, and a social-studies core curriculum were all (and continue to be) hallmarks of the school. Unit blocks continue to be used in classrooms and homes the world over, [ 23 ] and C&C is well known for its commitment to progressive practices and hosts numerous visitors, researchers, and education ...

  8. Strata title - Wikipedia

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    Strata title is a form of ownership and housing tenure devised for multi-level apartment blocks and horizontal subdivisions with shared areas. The word "strata" refers to apartments on different levels. Strata title was first introduced in 1961 in the state of New South Wales, Australia, to better cope with the legal ownership of apartment ...

  9. Xbloc - Wikipedia

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    Large Xblocs (8.0 m 3 or 280 cu ft) on a trial placement area. An Xbloc is a wave-dissipating concrete block (or "armour unit") designed to protect shores, harbour walls, seawalls, breakwaters and other coastal structures from the direct impact of incoming waves.