A block-out tube for use in joining together pre-cast concrete members,
the block-out tube having an ovalized cross-section, an integral elongate
imperforate hollow tubular body with smoothly curved corrugated walls, a
rounded tip closing the bottom end thereof, a mounting flange with
tear-away nail tabs at the top open end thereof, and a removable
transparent member for sealing the top end for preventing water and
debris from entering the interior of the tube. The block-out tube,
secured by attaching the tear-away tabs to a concrete pouring form, is
cast into the top of the lower concrete member, the ovalized corrugated
body being embedded therein and the top sealed end being exposed at the
top surface thereof, after the removal of the form. When the concrete
members are erected and joined, the transparent sealing means at the top
end is removed, the block-out tube is filled with grout, and a structural
rod extending outwardly from one member is fitted into the grout-filled
tube as the one member is joined to the other member, the grout engaging
the structural rod and the corrugated tube wall, forming a strong joint
between the two concrete members.