CHAOUI-BLOCK : Self-supporting keystones, formwork, and bending for the construction of vaults and domes with interlocking from the extrados

Majid EL BOUAZZAOUI | Morocco

CHAOUI-BLOCK : Self-supporting keystones, formwork, and bending for the construction of vaults and domes with interlocking from the extrados

Majid EL BOUAZZAOUI

Morocco

Detail

A revolutionary system of self-supporting blocks enabling fast, economical, and modular construction of vaults and domes with minimal equipment. The system ensures high seismic resistance and structural stability, adaptable for temporary or permanent use. It can also serve as a bending/formwork solution and can be used for underground, semi-buried, or fully buried structures. Ideal for future compact cities with integrated underground infrastructure.