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BS EN 1052-3:2002

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Methods of test for masonry Determination of initial shear strength

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-2007

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Terms, definitions and symbols
5 Materials
6 Apparatus
7 Preparation and curing of specimens
8 Procedure
9 Calculations
10 Evaluation of results
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) Types of failure
Bibliography

Gives a method for determining the in plane initial shear strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a specimen tested in shear.

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the in plane initial shear strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a specimen tested in shear.

Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.

Committee
B/519
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 93/103652 DC (08/2002) Supersedes 04/30110481 DC. (01/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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EN 1015-3:1999/A2:2006 METHODS OF TEST FOR MORTAR FOR MASONRY - PART 3: DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCE OF FRESH MORTAR (BY FLOW TABLE)
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