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BS 6457:1984

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Specification for reconstructed stone masonry units
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-29-1984

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Binders and binder constituents
4. Aggregates
5. Admixtures
6. Chloride content
7. Dimensions and tolerances
8. Compressive strength
9. Drying shrinkage
10. Sampling
11. Marking
Appendices
A. Measurement of dimensions
B. Determination of compressive strength
Table
1. Number of masonry units required for testing
Figure
1. Measurement of thickness

Materials, tolerances and minimum performance levels for masonry units intended to be used primarily on the external face of masonry constructions. Does not cover masonry units consisting of a facing material and a backing concrete. (See BS 1217.)

Committee
B/519/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 82/14950 DC (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
SupersededBy

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