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  • BS 4729(2005) : 2005

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    CLAY BRICKS OF SPECIAL SHAPES AND SIZES - RECOMMENDATIONS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    Committee B/519
    Development Note Supersedes BS 4729(1990) (10/2005) 2005 Edition Re-Issued in March 2016 and incorporates AMD 1 2016. Supersedes 15/30286611 DC. (04/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5268-6.1:1996 Structural use of timber Code of practice for timber frame walls - Dwellings not exceeding seven storeys
    BS 5628-2:2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF MASONRY - PART 2: STRUCTURAL USE OF REINFORCED AND PRESTRESSED MASONRY
    BS 5628-3:2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF MASONRY - PART 3: MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS, DESIGN AND WORKMANSHIP
    BS 8002:2015 Code of practice for earth retaining structures
    BS 8103-2:2005 Structural design of low rise buildings Code of practice for masonry walls for housing
    BS 6180:2011 Barriers in and about buildings. Code of practice
    BS 8004:2015 Code of practice for foundations
    BS 5628-1:2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF MASONRY - PART 1: STRUCTURAL USE OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY
    BS 4008:2006 Specification for cattle grids
    BS 8103-2:2013 Structural design of low-rise buildings Code of practice for masonry walls for housing
    PD 6697:2010 Recommendations for the design of masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 772-7:1998 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of water absorption of clay masonry damp proof course units by boiling in water
    BS EN 772-11:2000 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of water absorption of aggregate concrete, manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units due to capillary action and the initial rate of water absorption of clay masonry units
    BS PAS 7000(2014) : 2014 SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT - SUPPLIER PREQUALIFICATION
    BS EN 772-1 : 2011 METHODS OF TEST FOR MASONRY UNITS - PART 1: DETERMINATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
    BS EN 772-5:2016 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of the active soluble salts content of clay masonry units
    BS EN 772-13:2000 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of net and gross dry density of masonry units (except for natural stone)
    BS EN 772-20:2000 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of flatness of faces of masonry units
    BS EN 771-2 : 2011 SPECIFICATION FOR MASONRY UNITS - PART 2: CALCIUM SILICATE MASONRY UNITS
    BS EN 1996-2:2006 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry
    BS EN 772-19:2000 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of moisture expansion of large horizontally perforated clay masonry units
    BS EN 772-16:2011 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of dimensions
    BS 6100-11:2007 Building and civil engineering. Vocabulary Performance characteristics, measurement and joints
    BS EN 772-2:1998 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of percentage area of voids in masonry units (by paper indentation)
    BS EN 772-3:1998 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of net volume and percentage of voids of clay masonry units by hydrostatic weighing
    BS EN 771-1 : 2011 SPECIFICATION FOR MASONRY UNITS - PART 1: CLAY MASONRY UNITS
    BS EN 772-9:1998 Methods of test for masonry units Determination of volume and percentage of voids and net volume of clay and calcium silicate masonry units by sand filling
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