Specification for cast stone

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-08-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-03-1997

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Materials
5 Two-part mix units
6 Reinforcement
7 Mix sampling for cube strength determination
8 Surface finish
9 Tolerances
10 Weathering
11 Marking
Annexes
A (normative) CAT weathering
B (informative) General notes for guidance
C (informative) Guidance on slenderness ratios (SR)
Tables
1 Tolerances
B.1 Selection guidance to specifier with reference to the
    manufacturing method of cast stone units
Figure
C.1 Typical sections of cast stone product illustrating
    the inscribed or superscribed circle for estimating
    slenderness ratio

Requirements for either homogeneous or two part mix. Alternative tests for capillary absorption and ISAT. Also includes reinforcement, surface finish, tolerances and dimensional accuracy of product.

Committee	B/524
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 1217(1986) and 95/107745 DC. (06/2004)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	14
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded

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