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  • BS EN 1052-5:2005

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    Methods of test for masonry Determination of bond strength by the bond wrench method

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  09-08-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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 Measurements and observations
    10 Replications
    11 Calculations
    12 Evaluation of results
    13 Test report
    Annex A (normative) Failure modes which provide a valid bond
                        strength result
    Bibliography

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    Describes a method for determining the bond strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a bond wrench.

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    This document specifies a method for determining the bond strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a bond wrench. Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing equipment, machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.

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    Committee B/519
    Development Note Supersedes 02/102876 DC (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    EN 1015-7:1998 Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 7: Determination of air content of fresh mortar
    EN 1015-11 : 1999 AMD 1 2006 METHODS OF TEST FOR MORTAR FOR MASONRY - PART 11: DETERMINATION OF FLEXURAL AND COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF HARDENED MORTAR
    EN 772-16:2011 Methods of test for masonry units - Part 16: Determination of dimensions
    EN 1015-3:1999/A2:2006 METHODS OF TEST FOR MORTAR FOR MASONRY - PART 3: DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCE OF FRESH MORTAR (BY FLOW TABLE)
    EN 772-10:1999 Methods of test for masonry units - Part 10: Determination of moisture content of calcium silicate and autoclaved aerated concrete units
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