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BS 4729(2005) : 2005

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CLAY BRICKS OF SPECIAL SHAPES AND SIZES - RECOMMENDATIONS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2005

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General
4 Shapes and dimensions
5 Designation
Annex A (normative) - Information to be considered when
                      ordering bricks
Annex B (normative) - Shapes and dimensions of bricks
Annex C (informative) - Basic dimensions and applications of
                        special shapes in brickwork
Annex D (normative) - Determination of the properties of bricks
                      of special shapes and sizes
Annex E (normative) - Bricks for which there should be no
                      requirement for compressive strength
Annex F (normative) - Nominal sizes for test specimens
Annex G (informative) - Shape factors
Annex H (informative) - General guidance on the appearance of
                        facing bricks
Annex I (informative) - Reproduction of requirements from Table
                        ZA.1.2 of BS EN 771-1:2016 for CE marking

Provides guidelines for the dimensions of bricks, including those of special shape, made from clay, traditionally used in the construction of brick masonry in the Uk.

Committee
B/519
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4729(1990) (10/2005) 2005 Edition Re-Issued in March 2016 and incorporates AMD 1 2016. Supersedes 15/30286611 DC. (04/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
70
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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