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BS 187:1978

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Specification for calcium silicate (sandlime and flintlime) bricks
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

01-10-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-10-1978

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
0. Introduction
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Materials
5. Form
6. Sizes
7. Information to be provided by the purchaser
8. Appearance
9. Classification and compressive strength
10. Drying shrinkage
11. Marking
12. Manufacturer's certificate
13. Independent tests
14. Samples for test
Appendices
A. Method of sampling
B. Method of measuring dimensions and performing
     the compressive strength test
C. Predicted lower limit and quality control of
     compressive strength
D. Method for determination of drying shrinkage
E. Recommendations on the use of calcium silicate
     bricks
Tables
1. Sizes
2. Compressive strength classes and requirements
3. Colours
4. Rates of increase of loading in compressive
     strength test
5. Procedure using formula 1
6. Procedure using formula 2
7. Mortar mixes
8. Minimum quality of calcium silicate bricks and
     mortars for durability
Figure
1. Typical measuring apparatus for drying shrinkage

Materials, coordinating and work sizes, tolerances, classification by compressive strength, drying shrinkage, appearance. Methods of sampling and testing.

Committee
B/519/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 76/10116 DC & 84/12949 DC (06/2004) Re-instated as current until further notice. (02/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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