What are the regular holes in poured concrete walls called?

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These holes are caused by bars that are put through the frame before the concrete is poured and then clamped, so the mold can't swell outward.

Is there a name for these holes though that is widely recognized?

kamran · Accepted Answer · 2019-03-25T07:15:39.940

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These are left over from concrete ties which are used to hold the formwork together ready for pouring concrete. They are usually called tie holes.

After the concrete is cured and forms need to be removed their ends protruding out are bent and snapped.

edited Mar 25 '19 at 07:15

answered Mar 25 '19 at 07:02

kamran

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The question is "is there a specific name for the holes"? If so, what is it? – Solar Mike Mar 25 '19 at 07:12
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we called them tie holes. – kamran Mar 25 '19 at 07:14
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Plus 1 from me then! Logical name... I was going to say they were called "holes"... but thought that would not be appreciated :) – Solar Mike Mar 25 '19 at 07:16
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@SolarMike, I respect your attitude. – kamran Mar 25 '19 at 07:18

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 11 '23 at 01:47

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“Ando dots”. Named after Architect Tadao Ando who popularized highlighting his design with the dots prominently showing.

edited May 11 '23 at 01:47

Fred

answered May 10 '23 at 16:08

Gil

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