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Grout is often used to structurally bond separate wall elements together. This is most commonly seen in reinforced construction, where grout is used to bond the steel reinforcement to the masonry. Grouting also increases the net cross-sectional area of masonry and allows walls to carry higher compressive and shear loads.
