W6107 de f15.pdf - form 15 frame design · OPW16/0220

MASONRY SPECIFICATION.

Construction:                masonry work to comply with AS3700.
Masonry Unit Strength:       f'uc = 15mPa (unconfined strength)
Mortar:                      cement 1, lime 1/2, sand 41/2 + methyl cellulose water
thickener
Grout:                       f'c = 20mPa (confined test) with 10mm aggregate with pouring
                                     consistency & a minimum cement content of
300kg/cubic metre
Steelwork cover:                        as indicated on drawings but not less than 20mm from
                                the face of the grout to the reinforcement face.
Reinforcement laps:             deformed bars - 40 times* bar diameter
Grout placement & compaction, careful placement to avoid segregation & disturbance of
mortar joints and compact with a 25mm rod. Note - all lintels must be fully propped during &
for a minimum of 14 days (or for longer if required) after the construction of upper walls,
slabs, roofs or other structural elements.




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