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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 04 : MASONRY
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Foreword
The internationally recognized framework known as Masterformat released by the Construction

Specifications Institute (CSI) has been adopted in order to organize the sorting and numbering in the new
edition of the specifications in a manner that insures the easy flow and exchange of information among
specialists and the community of the building industry at large. The new edition involves 12 main
divisions. These divisions are:
Division 01:
General Requirements
Division 02:
Site work
Division 03:
Concrete
Division 04:
Masonry
Division 05:
Metals
Division 06:
Wood and Plastics
Division 07:
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08:
Doors and Windows
Division 09:
Finishes
Division 14:
Conveying Systems
Division 15:
Mechanical
Division 16:
Electrical
Each Division comprises a number of related Sections. For example: Division 08 includes eight sections.
They are:
08100
Doors and Frames
08200
Wooden and Plastic Doors
08300
Special Doors
08400
Entrances and Storefronts
08500
Metal Windows
08600
Wooden and Plastic Windows
08700
Hardware
08800
Glazing
Further, each Section incorporates seven Parts as follows:

Part 1:
General: This is mainly concerned with the references, quality control, submittals, programs,
and maintenance.
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Products: This gives a breakdown of material used in addition to their properties and place of
installation.
Part 3:
Execution: The most significant items in this Part are the execution and installation of the works,
field quality control, as well as cleaning and protection methods.
Part 4:
Methods of Measurement: This indicates the measurement units and the measuring methods
that shall be used for the Bills of Quantities.
Part 5:
Basis of Payment: This indicates the work that shall be completed for each item of the Bills of
Quantities. It also indicates the ancillary works to be included in the unit rate.
Part 6:
Annex: Tables and Figures: Those relevant to the individual Section.
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INDEX
Division 01: General Requirements
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Division 02: Sitework

Division 03: Concrete
Division 04: Masonry
04200
Unit Masonry
Division 05: Metals

Division 06: Wood & Plastics
Division 07: Thermal & Moisture Protection
Division 08: Doors & Windows
Division 09: Finishes
Division 14: Conveying Systems
Division 15: Mechanical
Division 16: Electrical
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Section: 04200 Unit Masonry
Division
04 - Masonry
Section
04200 - Unit Masonry
Part 1: General
1 01 Summary
The work covered by this Section consists of providing all plant, labor and materials
and performing all operations in connection with Masonry Work.
These requirements shall apply to brick-, block- and stonework, methods of fixing
walls, wall ties, anchors, damp-proof courses and joints.
1 01 01
1 01 04
Section includes
01.0
02.0
03.0
Manufactured Unit Masonry

Natural Stone Masonry
Glass Blocks.
04.0
05.0
06.0
07.0
08.0
09.0
10.0
Components
Accessories
Refractory Masonry
Chemical Resistant Masonry
Simulated masonry
Mortar and Masonry Grout
Masonry Restoration and Cleaning
Related Sections
02500 Paving and Surfacing
03200 Concrete Reinforcement
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete
05810 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies
07150 Dampproofing
07200 Insulation
07900 Joint Sealers
09300 Tile
09400 Terrazzo and Natural Stone Flooring
1 02 References
1 02 01
Applicable Standards
1 02 01 03
International Standards
1 02 01 04
USA Standards
1 02 01 04 01
American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)

ASTM C 34: 96
ASTM C 55: 97
ASTM C 56: 96
ASTM C 62: 97
Standard Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing

Wall Tile
Standard Specification for Concrete Brick
Standard Specification for Structural Clay Non-Load-Bearing
Tile
Standard Specification for Building Brick

(Solid Masonry Units made from Clay or Shale)
ASTM C 67: 97 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
Structural Clay Tile
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ASTM C 73: 97
ASTM C 90: 97
Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Face Brick

(Sand-Lime Brick)
Standard Specification for Load-Bearing Concrete
Masonry Units
ASTM C 91: 96
Standard Specification for Masonry Cement

ASTM C 126: 96 Standard Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay
FacingTile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
ASTM C 140: 96 Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing
Concrete Masonry Units
ASTM C 141: 96
Standard Specification for Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for

Structural Purposes
ASTM C 144: 93 Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
ASTM C 150: 97
Standard Specification for Portland Cement

ASTM C 207: 91 Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
ASTM C 212: 96 Standard Specification for Structural Clay FacingTile
ASTM C 216: 97
Standard Specification for Facing Brick

(Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
ASTM C 270: 97 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM C 279: 88 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
E1-1995 R (1995)
ASTM C 315: 96
Standard Specification for Clay Flue Linings

ASTM C 331: 94
Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for
Concrete
Masonry Units
ASTM C 404: 95
Standard Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
ASTM C 476: 95
Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry
ASTM C 652: 97
Standard Specification for Hollow Brick
(Hollow Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
ASTM C 780: 96
Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and
Construction
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
E1-1997
ASTM C 901: 93 Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
ASTM C 952: 91
Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Mortar to Masonry

Units
ASTM C1019: 89 Standard Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
E1-1993 R (1993)
ASTM C1142: 95 Standard Specification for Extended Life Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM D1056: 98 Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge
or Expanded Rubber
ASTM D1667: 97 Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Vinyl
Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Closed Cell Foam)
ASTM D1751: 83 Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for
Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and
Resilient Bituminous Types)
ASTM D1752: 84 Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber and Cork
Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural
Construction
ASTM E 119: 95 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building
Construction and Materials
ASTM E 447 : 97 Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Laboratory
Constructed Masonry Prisms.
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American Concrete Institute (ACI)
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ACI 530.1: 95
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Specifications for Masonry Structures ASCE 5: 95

ACI SP-85: 85
Rehabilitation, Renovation, and Preservation of
Concrete and Masonry Structures
European Standards
DIN EN 771
DIN EN 771-1: 92
DIN EN 771-2: 92
DIN EN 771-3: 92
DIN EN 771-4: 92
DIN EN 771-5: 92
DIN EN 771-6: 92
BS EN 772
BS EN 772-2: 98
BS EN 772-3: 98
BS EN 772-7: 98
BS EN 772-9: 98
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Specification for masonry units

Clay masonry units
Calcium silicate masonry units
Aggregate concrete masonry units (dense and
lightweight aggregates)
Autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units
Manufactured stone masonry units
Natural stone masonry units
Methods of Test for Masonry Units
Determination of percentage areas of voids in aggregate
Concrete masonry units
Determination of net volume and percentage of voids of
clay Masonry units by hydrostatic weighing
Determination of water absorption of clay masonry damp
proof Courses by boiling in water
Determination of volume and percentage of voids and
net volume of calcium silicate masonry units by sand
filling
British Standards
BS 12: 96
BS 146: 96
Portland Cement
Portland Blast furnace Cements
BS
BS
BS
BS
BS
Specification for calcium silicate (sandlime and flintlime) bricks

Specification for air bricks and gratings for wall ventilation
Specification for materials for damp-proof courses
Specification for aggregates from natural sources for concrete
Specification for building limes
187: 78
493: 95
743: 70
882: 92
890: 95
BS 1014: 75
BS 1181: 89
BS 1200: 76
BS 1217: 97
BS 1243: 78
BS 3056
BS 3921: 85
Pigments for Portland Cements and Portland Cements Products

Specification for clay flue linings and flue terminals
Specification for building sands from natural sources (1996)
Specification for cast stone
Specification for metal ties for Cavity Wall construction
Sizes of refractory bricks, Part 1 to 8 (1991/1993)
Specification for clay bricks (1995)
BS 4027: 96
BS 4721: 81
BS 4729: 90
BS 4887
BS 4887-1: 86
BS 4887-2: 87
BS 5224: 95
BS 5642
BS 5642-1: 78
Sulfate Resisting Portland Cement

Specification for ready-mixed building mortars (1986)
Specification for dimensions of bricks of special shapes and sizes
Mortar admixtures
Specification for air-entraining (plasticizing) admixtures.
Specification for set retarding admixtures.
Specification for masonry cement
Sills and copings
Specification for window sills of precast concrete, cast
stone, clayware, slate and natural stone
BS 5642-2 : 83 Specification for copings of precast concrete, cast stone,
clayware, slate and natural stone
BS 6073
Precast concrete masonry units
BS 6073-1 : 81 Specification for precast concrete masonry units
BS 6073-2 : 81 Method for specifying precast concrete masonry units
BS 6100-5
Masonry
BS 6100-5.1 : 92 Terms common to masonry (1998)
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BS 6100-5.2 : 92 Stone (1998)

BS 6100-5.3 : 84 Bricks and blocks (1997)
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BS 6398: 83
BS 6477: 92
Specification for damp-proof courses for masonry

Specification for water repellents for masonry surfaces
BS 6515: 84
BS 6649: 85
BS 8000
Specification for polyethylene damp-proof courses for masonry

Specification for clay and calcium silicate modular bricks
Workmanship on building sites
German Standards
DIN 105
DIN 105-1: 89
DIN 105-2: 89
DIN 105-3: 84
DIN 105-4: 84
DIN 105-5: 84
Clay bricks
Solid bricks and vertically perforated bricks
Lightweight vertically perforated bricks
High strength bricks and high strength engineering bricks
Ceramic engineering bricks
Lightweight horizontally perforated bricks and
lightweight horizontally perforated brick panels
DIN 106
Sandlime bricks and blocks
DIN 106-1: 89 Solid bricks, perforated bricks, solid blocks, hollow blocks
DIN 106-2 : 80 Facing bricks and hard-burnt facing bricks
DIN 1053
Masonry
DIN 1053-1: 96 Design and Construction
DIN 1053-2: 96 Masonry Strength classes on the basis of suitability tests
DIN 1053-3: 90 Reinforced masonry, design and construction
DIN 1053-4: 78 Building of Prefabricated Brickwork Components
DIN 4243: 79
Hollow glass blocks; requirements and testing
1 02 02
Codes
ACI 530: 95
Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
ASCE 5: 92
1 02 03
ENV 1996: 95
Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures
BS 5390: 76
BS 5628
Code of practice for stone masonry (1984)

Code of practice for use of masonry
BS 5628-1: 92
BS 5628-2: 95
BS 5628-3: 85
BS 8000-3: 89
BS 8215: 91
Part 1: Structural use of unreinforced masonry

Part 2: Structural use of reinforced and prestressed masonry
Part 3: Materials and components, design and workmanship
Code of practice for masonry
Code of practice for design and installation of damp-proof
courses in masonry construction
Other References
01.0 Masonry Designers Guide based on Building Code Requirements for Masonry
Structures (ACI 530:92) and Specifications for Masonry Structures (ACI
530.1:92).
02.0 Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) issued by the British 'Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the National British Federation of Building
Trade Employers'
03.0 Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement issued by the Institution of
Civil Engineers (Thomas Telford, London 1985)
04.0 NCMA TEK 45 issued by: National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
Herndon, VA 22071-3406 (USA)
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05.0 ILI Handbook issued by: Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc. (ILIA)
Bedford, IN 47421 (USA)
1 03 Definitions
1 03 01
Technical Terms
For technical terms and definitions not listed below see: BS 6100: Part 5 Masonry.
Actual dimension - see: work size.
Additions - finely ground substances (e. g. pozzolana or pigments for producing
colored mortar) added to modify certain properties of the mortar, the volumes of
which are to be taken into account when designing the mix.
additives - this term is sometimes used for additions.
admixtures - substances added to the mortar and which, by chemical or physical
action or by both, modify such properties of the mortar as its workability, hardening,
setting, etc. They are added in negligible quantities.
autoclaving - steam curing at high pressure.
bed joint mortar layer upon which masonry units are set
block - a masonry unit exceeding the length or width or height specified for bricks.
brick - a masonry unit with defined nominal dimensions acc. to the relevant
standard.
brick earth - a mixture of clay and shale particularly suitable for brick or block
making
cast stone - cast stone is manufactured from cement and natural aggregate for
use in a manner similar to, and for the same purpose as, natural stone
cellular - unit with a defined volume of holes as per relevant standard which do
not
effectively pass through the unit.
characteristic strength of masonry the value of the strength of masonry below,
which the probability of test results falling is not more than 5 %.
closer - portion of a masonry unit used to maintain masonry bond, either specially
manufactured or cut.
collar joint continuous vertical joint parallel to the face of the wall
common brick - a brick, which is suitable for general building work but which, has
no special claim to give an attractive appearance.
compressive strength - the average value of the crushing strength of a specified
number of masonry units.
coping - unit or assemblage placed at the head of a wall and designed to shed
rainwater from the top of the wall clear of all exposed faces of the walling it is
intended to protect.
co-ordinating size - the size of a co-ordinating space to a masonry unit,
including allowances for joints and tolerances.
cross joint joint, other than a bed joint, at right angles to the face of a wall
facing brick - bricks, which are specially made or selected to give an attractive
appearance when, used without rendering or plaster or other surface treatment of
the wall.
fixing unit - a masonry unit of the same dimensions as a brick, which permits the
easy driving of, and provides a good purchase for nails or screws.
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frogged brick - a brick with depressions in one or more bed faces.

grout - mixture of cementitious material and water, with or without aggregate,
proportioned to produce a pourable consistency without segregation of the
constituents.
hollow - unit with a defined volume of holes as per relevant standard passing
through the unit.
jointing - finishing of a mortar joint as the work proceeds.
loadbearing brick - a brick which is suitable for brickwork bearing significant loads
and conforming to defined limits of strength.
masonry - a material made from an assemblage of masonry units, either laid in
situ or constructed in prefabricated panels, in which the masonry units shall be
bonded and solidly put together with mortar.
masonry unit - a brick, a block or a fixing unit.
mortar - mixture of cement paste and fine aggregate.
nominal dimension - see: co-ordinating size.
perforated unit with a defined volume of small holes not exceeding a defined
area as per relevant standard passing through the unit.
pointing - filling and finishing of raked-out joints.
reconstructed stone - see cast stone, but reconstructed stone contains crushed
stone.
solid - unit entirely solid or with a defined volume of holes as per relevant standard
passing or nearly passing through the unit.
structural facing tile - see: facing brick.
trim unit - units of various shapes necessary to cover ends of walls or piers.
unit strength - see: compressive strength.
water absorption - weight of water picked up by a masonry unit - in particular clay
and partial sandlime - during immersion at prescribed conditions expressed in
relation to the dry weight of the unit.
work size - the size of a masonry unit specified for its manufacture, to which its
actual size should conform within specified permissible deviations.
1 03 02
Abbreviations and Symbols

B.o. Q.
Q.C.
Bill of Quantities
Quality Control
1 04 System Description
1 04 01 01
General
The design shall be in accordance with:
01.1
Masonry Designers Guide based on Building Code
Requirements for Masonry Structures and Specifications for
Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1:92)
01.2
DIN 1053-1 : Masonry-Design and Construction (1996)
1 05 Submittals
In compliance with conditions of contract and provisions of section 01300, the
following shall be submitted within forty five (45) days before masonry works to
commence
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Product Data
The product data for each different masonry unit, accessory and other
manufactured product indicated.
1 05 02
Shop Drawings
Shop drawings shall include :
01.0 complete layout and sections of unit masonry.
02.0 bending and placement of masonry reinforcing bars.
03.0 trim units, copings, fixing units and the like.
04.0 all accessories embedded in the masonry.
1 05 03
Samples
Unless otherwise approved, sample panels shall not be part of the finished
construction but shall be retained at the job site until all work has been accepted.
01.0
02.
1 05 04
Samples for initial selection purposes:

01.1
small-scale unit masonry samples showing full extent of

colors and textures
01.2
colored masonry mortar samples showing full extent of

manufacturers colors .
Samples for verification purposes:

02.1
full-size samples for each type of exposed masonry unit

required showing full range of exposed colour, texture
and dimensions expected in completed construction
02.2
weep holes/vents
02.3
accessories embedded in the unit masonry
Quality Control Submittals

01.0
Documented experience of site supervisor(s) and

mason(s)
(see: ref. 1 06 01)
02.0
Reports and records of source Q.C.

(see: ref. 1 06 04 03)
03.0
Reports and records of Contractors field Q.C.

(see: ref. 3 04)
04.0
Reports and records of Contractors internal Q.C.

(see: ref. 1 06 04 01)
05.0
Reports and records of Contractor's external Q.C.

(see: ref. 1 06 04 02)
06.0
Mix design(s) of mortar and grout including test results

as specified (see: ref. 2 09 01 05)
07.0
Manufacturer's instructions concerning handling,

installation and maintenance of unit masonry, grout,
mortar and accessories.
1 05 05 02
Operation & Maintenance Data
1 05 05 02 01

Appropriate maintenance, safety and health instructions shall be established and
submitted prior to use.
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Other Submittals
01.0
Records and reports of Contractors major equipment.
02.0
Schedules and Programs.
1 06 Quality Assurance
Sampling, testing and checking shall be recorded on a daily basis
(i.e. indicating day, month, year) including corrective actions taken by the
Contractor if necessary.
Reports and records shall be available for assessment to the Engineer not later
than three (3) days after testing and checking.
Reports and records shall be established in a manner to ensure traceability
between records, test results and locations of placed masonry units.
Arrangements shall be made in Contractors work schedule and time allowed for
testing and checking as indicated.
The Contractor shall permit and facilitate access of the Engineers representatives
to the construction site and assist the performance of all activities for quality
assurance.
1 06 01
Qualifications
Site supervisor shall have knowledge of referenced standards and at least
five (5) years of documented experience in masonry works. He shall have had
successfully completed masonry works similar in material, design, and extent to
that work indicated for the Project .
Masons shall be familiar with all materials and installation procedures and shall be
skilled and trained.
1 06 03
Certifications
Certificates of Compliance issued by an independent agency/laboratory (approved
by the Engineer), and not more than 12 months old, indicating that any material
proposed by the Contractor meets or exceeds the requirements of the referenced
standards, shall be submitted by the Contractor prior to execution of any work, in
particular for masonry units, grout, mortar and accessories.
1 06 04
Quality Control
1 06 04 01
Internal Quality Control

Contractors internal Q.C. shall include but not be limited to:
Checking suppliers test certificates and certificates of compliance for masonry
units, grout, mortar and accessories to be delivered to the job site prior to first
delivery and each shipment that comes from another source than the previous one
to conform compliance with specifications.
Checking suppliers delivery tickets of each delivery for completeness and
compliance with supply order and specifications.
Checking quality of masonry units prior to use in construction.
Checking proper storage of materials at least every two (2) weeks.
Examination and verification of foundations and embedded items and accessories
prior to the start of masonry construction.
Checking temperatures and providing precautionary measures for hot or cold
weather construction.
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External Quality Control

External quality control tests as indicated under Clause 3 04 shall be performed by
approved laboratories under Contractors responsibility. Cost of these services
shall be paid by the Contractor.
1 06 04 03
Source Quality Control

The source quality control is the responsibility of the Contractor.
Masonry units shall be sampled and tested at the source prior to first delivery.
1 07 Delivery, Storage and Handling

1 07 01
Packing and Shipping

Masonry units shall be clearly indicated and marked on the delivery note, invoice or
supplier's certificate supplied with a consignment of units, in particular :
the name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer.
the number and designation of the bricks or blocks supplied as specified
the inspection agency, e.g. identified by an inspection mark
the number and date of the standard(s) applied
the type of brick, i.e. solid, cellular, hollow or perforated
the commercial name of the brick or block if any
the date of delivery
the consignee
the country of origin
the class or compressive strength
the work size of the masonry unit
All materials shall not be contaminated.
Damaged masonry units, damaged packaged materials, and damaged accessories
will not be accepted and shall be replaced.
1 07 02
Storage and Protection

Masonry units and cementitious materials shall be stored and handled off the
ground, under cover, and in a dry location.
Masonry accessories and reinforcement shall be stored in appropriate shelters.
1 08 Project and Site Conditions

1 08 02
Environmental Requirements
01.0
Dust Control
Dust caused by contractors operations on and near
work shall be controlled by use of all means necessary.
02.0
Pollution Prevention
Necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent
pollution of ground with fuel, oil, chemicals or other
harmful materials.
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Part 2: Products
2 01 Manufactured Unit Masonry
2 01 01
Clay Units
Clay units shall be made of clay, shale or loam with brick earth, subsequently made
durable by firing to high temperatures. The density may be reduced by additives.
Clay units shall be tested in accordance with SASO 184.
2 01 01 01
Clay Bricks
The permissible variations in dimensions of individual units shall not exceed the
actual dimension by more than +/-3 % unless otherwise stated.
Bricks shall be regularly shaped units with flat, level and true faces.
Dimensions and other properties shall be as indicated in the Project B.o.Q.
Following supplementary standard(s) shall apply:
01.1 DIN EN 771-1
01.2 BS 3921, 4729, and 6649
01.3 DIN 105
01.4 ASTM C34, C56, C62, C126, C212 and C216
2 01 01 02
Clay Blocks
The permissible variations in dimensions of individual units shall not exceed the
specified dimension by more than +/-4 % unless otherwise stated.
Blocks shall be regularly shaped units with flat, level and true faces.
Dimensions shall be as indicated in the Project B.o.Q.
01.1 DIN EN 771-1
01.2 DIN 105
01.3 ASTM C652
2 01 02
Concrete Units
2 01 02 01
Concrete Bricks
The permissible variations in actual dimensions in the mean shall not exceed:
length: +4, -2 mm, width: -2 mm, height: +/-2 mm, unless otherwise stated.
Bricks shall be regularly shaped units with flat, level and true faces.
01.1 DIN EN 771-3, 771-4
01.2 BS 6073
01.3 ASTM C55
2 01 02 02
Concrete Blocks
The permissible variations in dimensions in the mean shall not exceed +/-4 mm
unless otherwise stated in accordance with the relevant standard.
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Blocks generally shall be regularly shaped units with flat, level and true faces.
01.1 DIN EN 771-3, 771-4
01.2 BS 6073
01.3 ASTM C145
2 01 03
Calcium Silicate (Sandlime) Units
2 01 03 01
Calcium Silicate (Sandlime) Bricks

The permissible variations in dimensions in the mean shall not exceed:
length: +/ -2 mm, unless otherwise stated.
Sandlime bricks shall have the shape of a unit defined by rectangles, and shall be
free from cracks, large pebbles, balls of clay, or particles of lime.
Following supplementary standard(s) shall apply:,
01.1 DIN EN 771-2
01.2 BS 187 and 6649
01.3 ASTM C145
01.4 DIN 106
2 01 03 02
Calcium Silicate (Sandlime) Blocks

Sandlime blocks shall have the shape of a unit defined by rectangles, and shall be
free from cracks, large pebbles, balls of clay, or particles of lime.
01.0 Sandlime blocks shall conform to the standard(s):
01.1 DIN EN 771-2
01.2 DIN 106
2 02 Natural Stone Masonry

Stone masonry shall conform to BS 5390.
2 02 01
Natural Stone Blocks

Natural stone shall be obtained from a source proposed by the Contractor and
approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall confirm that the quarry can supply
the quantity required for the project to the dimensions and quality as indicated.
Natural stone units shall be made from blocks of stone, square dressed to
dimensions indicated and appropriate.
The permitted tolerance for length, width and thickness of stone units shall be +/- 3
mm related to the sizes indicated.
Sizes and quality shall be in accordance with DIN EN 771-6.
The natural stone shall be
01.0 igneous
02.0 sedimentary
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03.0 metamorphic
04.0 as indicated in the Project B.O.Q. or in the Drawings
2 02 02
Natural Stone Lintels

Stone lintels shall comply with the requirements of BS 5642.
2 02 03
Embedded Items
Metal dowels and fixings shall comply with BS 5390 (9.1) and shall be noncorrodible non-ferrous metal and / or stainless steel and / or galvanized steel
2 03 Glass Blocks
Glass blocks shall be of soda-lime silicon and shall comply with DIN 4243.
Glass blocks shall be hermetically sealed.
Thermal resistance value in (m2 * k) / W and maximum allowed sound
transmission shall be as indicated.
The following material specifications and properties shall be as indicated in the
Project B.o.Q.:
01.0
block type
02.0
solar reflection
03.0
transparency
04.0
texture
2 04 Components
2 04 01
Air Bricks
Air bricks shall comply with BS 493, class 1 units: Airbricks for external use.
Air bricks shall be units having apertures to allow for the passage of air and shall
be built into external walls. They shall be, as stated in BS 493, constructed of clay,
concrete, fireclay, terra-cotta, cast iron, copper, aluminum or stainless steel as
indicated.
The strength shall be as indicated and shall be adequate for the location where it is
to be used.
2 04 02
Exit Air Chimneys

Exit air chimneys for ventilation purposes shall be constructed from bricks, blocks
or rigid sheet materials and shall be as indicated in the Drawings.
Chimneys may also be required to have a degree of fire resistance to be indicated
2 04 03
Wall Ventilators and Gratings

Wall ventilators and gratings for internal use shall comply with BS 493, class 2
units.
2 04 04
Coping Units
Coping units shall comply with BS 5642 : Part 2.
Coping units shall be made of
01.0
clay
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precast concrete
03.0
cast stone
04.0
natural stone
05.0
slate
06.0
as indicated in the Project B.o.Q. or in the Drawings
2 05 Accessories
2 05 01
Joint Reinforcement
Joint reinforcement shall consist of metal rods, hoops or mesh reinforcement
complying with
2 05 02
01.0
ACI 530/530.1
02.0
BS 5628 : Part 2
Anchors
Anchors for masonry and stonework shall be of stainless steel, to sizes, shapes
and thicknesses suitable for the function to be fulfilled.
Anchors shall comply with
2 05 03
01.0
ACI 530/530.1
02.0
BS 5628
Ties
Wall ties shall be manufactured from stainless steel wire or strip of strength and
thickness as indicated and shown in Fig. 2.3 (see Part 6: Annex) unless otherwise
approved by the Engineer.
Wall ties shall comply with
2 05 04
01.0
ACI 530/530.1
02.0
BS 1243
Expansion Joint Filling Materials

In general, Section 07900 Joint Sealers shall apply.
Following standards shall also apply for expansion joint filling materials:
01.0
Premoulded closed-cell cellular rubber expansion jointmaterial shall comply with ASTM D 1056.
02.0
Premoulded closed-cell vinyl or polyvinyl chloride

expansion joint material shall comply with ASTM D 1667.
03.0
Bitumized softboard shall conform to ASTM D 1751.
2 06 Refractory Masonry
2 06 01
Clay Flue Liners

The clay and any glaze used for flue liners shall be of strength as indicated, lowwater permeability, resistant to high temperatures, and high resistant to acid attack.
Clay flue liners shall have a uniformly smooth surface.
Clay flue liners and flue terminals for use with heating appliances and incinerators
shall comply with
01.0
BS 1181
02.0
ASTM C 315
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Bricks shall be true to form and have sharp edges and shall be free from
deleterious cracks, laminations, cavities and black core.
Fireclay refractories shall comply with
01.0
BS 3056
02.0
ASTM C 315
2 07 Chemical Resistant Masonry

2 07 01
Acid-resistant Bricks
Bricks shall be true to form and be free from deleterious substances.
Acid-resistant bricks shall comply with ASTM C 279.
2 08 Simulated Masonry
2 08 01
General
Definitions and terms see: BS 6100: Part 5: Section 5.2.
Simulated masonry may be of mineral, epoxy, or fiberglass type.
The ingredients of the stone shall be mixed and poured into moulds in order to
produce the type, the size and face finish as indicated.
2 08 02
Cast Stone
01.0 Cast stone shall comply with
01.1
DIN EN 771-5
01.2
BS 1217
02.0 The minimum compressive strength shall be 25 MPa.

03.0 The maximum drying shrinkage shall be 0.04 %.
04.0 The texture and the colour of the units shall be uniformly throughout.
2 08 03
Reconstructed Stone
01.0 Reconstructed stone shall comply with
01.1
DIN EN 771-5
01.2
BS 1217
02.0 The minimum compressive strength shall be 25 MPa.

03.0 The maximum drying shrinkage shall be 0.04 %.
04.0 The texture and the colour of the units shall be uniformly throughout.
05.0 Reconstructed stone shall be made of natural stone as approved by the
Engineer.
2 09 Mortar and Masonry Grout

2 09 01
Mortar
Masonry mortar ingredients shall be of uniform quality and colour to be obtained
from one source or one manufacturer.
Calcium chloride is not allowed in mortar or grout.
Mortar shall be of the type and colour as indicated and shall conform to
01.0
ASTM C 270
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2 09 01 01
Aggregates
2 09 01 01 01
Natural Aggregates
BS 5390 and BS 5628 - Part 3
Natural sand shall be graded in accordance with:

01.0 ASTM C 144
02.0 BS 882 and BS 1200
2 09 01 01 02
Manufactured Aggregates
Manufactured sand shall be graded in accordance with ASTM C 144
2 09 01 01 03
Lightweight Aggregates
Lightweight aggregates shall comply with:
01.0 BS 877 : Part 2
02.0 BS 3797 : Part 2
2 09 01 01 04
Aggregates of Mortar for Special Joints

01.0 For thin joints (e.g. for ashlared stone) the aggregates shall conform to the
relevant standard and not less than 100 % passing the 2.36 mm sieve and not
less than 90 % passing the 1.18 mm sieve.
02.0 For construction employing joints thicker than 12 mm (e.g. rubble walling) a
coarser aggregate shall be used complying with ASTM C 404.
2 09 01 02
Binder
2 09 01 02 01
Cement
For cement in general see: Section 03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete.
Cement shall conform to standard(s)
01.0 BS 12
02.0 BS 146
03.0 BS 4027
04.0 BS 5224
05.0 ASTM C 91
06.0 ASTM C 150
2 09 01 02 02
Lime
Lime shall only be used in conjunction with cement. For mix proportions see:
Clause
2 09 01 05 Mixes.
Lime shall comply with
01.0 ASTM C 207 Hydrated lime for masonry purposes
02.0 ASTM C141 Hydraulic hydrated lime for structural purposes
03.0 BS 890
2 09 01 02 03
Epoxy resin
Epoxy resin shall be a proprietary product, to be used strictly in accordance with
the instructions of the manufacturer.
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Water
Water for mortar mixing shall be potable unless otherwise indicated and approved.
2 09 01 04
Admixtures and Additions

Admixtures and additions shall be proprietary products used in the proportions and
manner recommended by the manufacturer.
2 09 01 04 01
Admixtures
Any mortar with admixtures shall first stand a suitability test and has to be
approved by the Engineer.
2 09 01 04 02
Additions
The additions shall in no way adversely affect the mortar strength or contain
chemicals which may be harmful to other building materials.
It is strictly forbidden to add gypsum to the cement or mortar.
2 09 01 05
Mixes
The basic materials for mortar (aggregates, binder, water, etc.) shall be mixed for
at least three (3) minutes with the minimum amount of water to produce a correctly
mixed workable consistency in a mechanical batch mixer.
Mortar shall be mixed by volume in approved gauge boxes.
For small jobs only, hand mixing shall be permitted on condition of approval by the
Engineer or his Representative.
The mortar strength shall not exceed the strength of the materials to be bond
together.
Mortars shall be mixed in batches which can be used within a period before the
setting process commences. Once a mix begins to go off it shall be discarded, no
ingredients shall be added to it once the setting process begun.
Mortar for refractories or acid-resisting brickwork shall be a type suitable for the
particular application.
2 09 01 05 01
Cement Based Mortar

01.0 Mortar shall conform to:
01.1 ASTM C 270
01.2 BS 5628
02.0 Mortar shall have a mix proportion of cement : sand = 1 : 3.
2 09 01 05 02
Cement/Lime Based Mortar for Masonry General

01.0 Mortar shall conform to
01.1 ASTM C 270
01.2 BS 5628
02.0 Mortar shall have a mix proportion of cement : lime : sand = 1 : 2 : 9.
03.0 Mortar for joint reinforced walling shall have a mix proportion of
cement : lime : sand = 1 : 1/4 : 3.
2 09 01 05 03
Mortar for Glassblocks

Mortar should be fatty and not very wet.
A suitable mix is cement : slaked lime putty : sand = 1 : 1 : 4.
The recommendations of the glass block manufacturer shall be observed.
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Cement/Lime Based Mortar for Stone Masonry

01.0 Mortar shall conform to BS 5628 and BS 5390
02.0 Mortar shall have a mix proportion of cement : lime : sand = 1 : 3 : 10.
2 09 01 05 05
Colored Mortar
01.0 Colored mortar shall obtain its colour from pigments complying with BS
1014 and the pigments shall not exceed 10 % by weight of the cement in the
mortar.
02.0 The colour shall be approved as part of a mock-up sample.
2 09 01 05 06
Ready-Mixed Mortar
Ready-mixed mortar shall be equivalent to the mortar specified above and shall
only be used with the approval by the Engineer.
Ready-mixed mortar shall comply with
01.0 BS 4721
02.0 ASTM C 1142
2 09 02
Grout
2 09 02 01
General
Masonry grout shall comply with ASTM C476
2 10 Masonry Restoration and Cleaning

2 10 01
Masonry Cleaner
Masonry cleaner shall be a job-mixed detergent solution, a job-mixed acidic
solution or a propriatory acidic solution to be proposed by the Contractor subject
to the approval of the Engineer.
2 10 02
Masonry Coating
Water repellent shall comply with BS 6477 and shall be of class as indicated.
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Part 3: Execution
3 01 General Examination
3 01 01
Verification Of Conditions
Prior to the start of masonry construction, the Contractor shall verify that
foundations are constructed within the following tolerances:
Actual width or length shall be at the most 10 mm smaller than the specified
dimensions.
Variation in alignment: +/- 5 mm in 3 m.
Variation from specified elevations: +/- 10 mm.
Variation from level or specified slope: +/- 5 mm in 3 m.
The Contractor shall verify that the reinforcing dowels are positioned as specified
in the standards and indicated in the drawings.
In the event the conditions above are not met, the Engineer shall be advised and
remedial directions requested.
3 02 General Preparation
Set out building relative to securely marked or pegged reference lines and datum
levels, check squareness, securely fix datum and profile marks, leave datum
level points in positions so that a gauge rod can be used for coursing other
heights.
Set out starting course anticipating the positions of openings etc. to avoid
unnecessary cutting.
When materials and components are distributed to the work position ensure that
neither construction nor scaffolding is overloaded and that their protection is
maintained to prevent any damage or deterioration before use.
Construction procedure must be planned in advance to ensure the necessary
safety of personnel engaged in formwork and concrete placement and the
integrity of the finished structure.
3 03 Installation
3 03 01
Manufactured Unit Masonry
3 03 01 01
Examination and Preparation

The Contractor shall remove laitence, loose aggregate and anything else which
would prevent mortar from bonding to the foundation prior to placing masonry.
To prevent undue absorption of moisture from the mortar, especially in warm
weather, highly absorbent units shall be wetted before laying. The same effect
can be achieved by using mortar of high water retentivity or by moist curing of the
masonry.
Installation works shall not proceed until satisfactory conditions are provided.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of any defects or conditions
that will prevent a satisfactory masonry work.
The work in progress will be inspected and materials, equipment and procedures
will be evaluated for quality and acceptability by the Engineer.
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3 03 01 02
Techniques and Workmanship
3 03 01 02 01
Laying:
Bricks shall be laid on a full bed of mortar and all cross joints and collar joints
should be filled. Immediately after the brick is laid, excess mortar should be
struck off the external face of the work and off the internal face of leaves of cavity
walls.
Solid and cellular blocks shall normally be laid on a full bed of mortar and cross
joints and collar joints should be filled.
All beds of mortar shall be level and straight and vertical joints formed so as to
present a uniform pattern of bond.
Units shall be adjusted in position only while the mortar is still soft and plastic.
Any unit disturbed after mortar has begun to set shall be removed, cleaned and
re-laid with fresh mortar. Damaged units shall not be re-used. No portion of
masonry shall be built up more than 1 m high at a time. Work which is stopped
and later resumed shall not be toothed and bonded together, but the work shall
be racked back in preparation for re-commencement. All masonry to receive
plaster, stucco or any other such applied finish shall have sufficiently roughkeyed surfaces and/or joints.
Exposed masonry shall be of uniform texture and colour or a uniform blend within
the ranges accepted for these characteristics and shall be obtained from one
source or manufacturer. No section of the work shall be constructed with a
mixture of units from differing sources. Batches from the same manufacturer or
source shall be mixed to ensure that no patchiness results from allowable natural
manufacturing variations in colour.
Units erected, when the ambient air has a temperature of more than 42 deg C in
the shade and a relative humidity of less than 50 %, shall be protected from
direct exposure to wind and sun for 48 hours after construction. The absorption
rates of masonry units shall be adjusted by previously wetting to ensure a good
solid bond with the mortar.
3 03 01 02 02
Bonding:
All masonry for half-brick thick walls or single thickness blockwork and stonework
shall be laid in stretcher bond (i.e. the vertical joint between units in one course
shall be offset by at least one-quarter of the length of the unit to the vertical joints
in the course above and below) (see 6: Annex, Fig.1).
Brick walls over a half-brick wide and block walls of more than one block
thickness shall be either tied together with wall ties or bonded to give stability to
the wall.
3 03 01 02 03
Joint Reinforcement:
Joint Reinforcement shall be laid in mortar beds as indicated and shall not be
visible on any exposed face.
3 03 01 02 04
Built-in Items:
Anchors, ties, pipe sleeves, flashings, lintels and the like indicated to be built into
the work shall be inserted and executed as the work proceeds.
Wall ties cast in with concrete shall be bent down after the removal of formwork
and securely jointed into the mortar beds of walling.
3 03 01 02 05
Chases, Holes and the like:

Chases, holes, sinkings and mortises for other trades shall be correctly located
and formed to the sizes as required by the relevant trades.
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Chases and holes shall be cut neatly and without damaging the walls. The
restrictions
of BS 8000 : Part 3; (3.7.9) shall apply.
3 03 01 02 06
Jointing and Pointing:

In facing work and fair faced work joints shall be finished to the specified profile
as the work proceeds.
Pointing shall be carried out to the colour, texture and finish as indicated.
Pointing shall be carried out from the top of the wall downwards. The joints shall
be raked out to a depth of 20mm, shall be well-brushed to remove dust and loose
material, and shall be lightly wetted with a brush.
Typical jointing and pointing shows see 6 Annex.: Fig. 3.
3 03 01 02 07
Damp-Proof Courses:
In general, Section 07150 Dampproofing shall apply:.
Damp-proof course shall be laid on even mortar bed, free from projections which
may puncture the material. Where a damp-proof course is to be stepped only
flexible membranes shall be used.
3 03 01 02 08
Insulation:
In general, Section 07200 Insulation shall apply:
Insulation to be inserted into the cavities or applied to faces of brickwork or
blockwork shall be executed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Where foam insulation is to be inserted into cavities, holes and openings shall be
sealed prior to injection to prevent seepage of the foam.
Loose fill insulation shall be poured into cavities from the top of each wall section
completed, where indicated or directed, and shall be allowed to form its natural
density and shall not be tamped.
3 03 01 02 09
Expansion Joints:
Expansion joints shall be built into walls as indicated.
Structural expansion joints within the building structure shall be carried through
the entire wall thickness.
All faces of units abutting expansion joints shall be square and true and
thoroughly cleaned.
For expansion joint cover see Section 05810and for joint sealers see Section
07900.
3 03 01 03
Interface with other Products
3 03 01 03 01
Embedded Items
Materials for anchorages, dowels and fixings shall comply with
BS 5628 : Part 3; Section 2.
Unless otherwise directed, joint reinforcement, ties, and anchors - if not made of
stainless steel - shall be galvanized in accordance with ACI 530.1 (3.2.1.4).
3 03 01 04
Tolerances
Masonry shall be erected within the tolerances specified in ACI 530.1 (2.3.3.2)
unless otherwise indicated or directed.
The permissible variation of walls shall not exceed 15 mm above and below the
plumb, and horizontal lines, and the specified dimensions.
Mortar beds and vertical joints shall be 12 mm thick.
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The reinforcement shall be laid to every fourth course or within 500 mm at the
most, with a minimum of 150 mm laps at overlaps and junctions.
Walls or partitions abutting concrete columns or walls shall be securely anchored
and tied with metal anchors or ties at not more than 450 mm vertical centers.
For pointing, masonry joints shall be raked out to a depth of 20 mm and left clean
and ready for pointing.
3 03 01 05
Cavity Walls
Cavity walls shall consist of both an outer and inner skin, each of which may be
either brickwork, blockwork or stone as indicated.
3 03 01 05 01

The two skins separated by a cavity shall be tied together with ties or cramps as
indicated in the drawings and ties shall be placed at staggered centers (for a
typical detail see 6 Annex: Fig. 2.1/2.2).
Ties shall be placed at staggered centers 900 mm horizontally and 450 mm
vertically.
Weep holes shall be provided at 800 mm centers where lintels or any other solid
objects bridge the cavity.
All cavity walls shall be solidly closed at jambs and openings.
A damp-proof course shall be built into the closure when indicated.
The cavity must be kept free from mortar droppings, rubbish and other
deleterious matter.
Cavity wall damp-proof courses must be sloped towards the outer skin.
Weep holes shall be provided as indicated. The cavity side of weep holes shall be covered with cotton or
plastic insect screen cloth before placing any loose fill insulation into cavities (see
6 Annex: Fig. 2.1/2.2).
For damp-proof courses see Section 07150 Dampproofing.
3 03 01 06
Masonry Facings
3 03 01 06 01
Special Techniques and Workmanship

Masonry facings shall be laid in stretcher bond and with well-filled mortar beds.
For a typical detail of masonry facings see 6 Annex: Fig.4.
All linings less than 115 mm shall be tied at the back face to the structure and at
abutments with ties or anchors.
3 03 01 07
Curved Walls
Curved walls shall be built as indicated from either rectangular shaped units with
tapering joints or from special curved units with standard thickness joints .
The mortar beds and joints shall be of regular thicknesses to present an even
appearance. The wall shall be well-supported to prevent any movement
especially in arches and the like, prior to setting.
All curved walls shall be built to an even radius with no unit being built out of line.
3 03 01 08
Coping Units
Copings shall be set with faces plumb and true in a full bed of mortar. Upon
completion of the walls the remainder of the bed joint shall be filled solidly with
mortar front and back and the exterior face of the mortar tooled smooth.
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Exit Air Chimneys

Chimneys shall be constructed with a minimum of bends or offsets, and shall
project vertically through any roof finish a minimum of 500 mm. The tops of
chimneys shall be capped, and sides shall be free, louvered or grilled as
indicated to provide an area of free air space not less than the cross-sectional
area of the chimney.
Chimneys passing through fire resisting elements shall have a fire resistance as
indicated.
3 03 01 10
Glass Blockwork
Glass blocks are not intended to carry superimposed loads and are to be built in
panels free of the main structure. They carry their own weight up to 6 m height of
panel and resist lateral pressure if individual panels do not exceed 11 m2 in area.
Panels exceeding 1.8 m in width shall be reinforced with approved gauge
expanded metal strips in every fourth course, the ends being built at least 150
mm into adjoining masonry unless the glass blocks are retained within rebates in
the brickwork. Panels exceeding 6 m in width shall be vertically reinforced unless
otherwise indicated or directed.
Mortar joints shall be 6 mm for external and 5 mm for internal work..
The bottom course of a panel should be bedded in bitumen or similar material to
allow for slight movement, and there should be a clearance of 12 mm on the
other three sides, filled with mastic or fiberglass to allow for expansion.
The jointing and horizontal surfaces shall be coated so as to provide a
satisfactory bond between the glass and the mortar. The recommendations of the
manufacturer shall be observed
3 03 02
Natural Stone Masonry
3 03 02 01
Examination and Preparation

Contractor shall check that the blocks delivered are of proper dimensions and will
work-in satisfactorily.
Traditional stone masonry work including walls, arches and vaults shall comply
with BS 5390 and BS 5642.
3 03 02 02
3 03 02 02 01
Laying:
Natural stone units in walls shall be laid on their natural bed . The natural bed is
the plane of stratification in a sedimentary rock. The natural bed of voussoirs
shall be parallel to their mortar joint. The natural bed of cornices shall be vertical.
No angled mitered joints shall be allowed in any part of the work.
All work such as mortises for dowels, cramps and the like shall be performed by
a qualified stonemason and all dowels, cramps and other methods of fixing
correctly inserted, and bedded and grouted into the unit as indicated.
The type of walling shall be as indicated in the Project B.o.Q.
or the Project drawings.
3 03 02 02 02
Bonding
If any bond other than stretcher bond is indicated in the Drawings, the Contractor shall
provide the necessary shop drawings.
3 03 02 02 03
Jambs, Corners and Reveals

Jambs, corners, reveals and the like shall be built plumb, true and the work laid out to
minimize the use of small cut units which give no structural support.
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Units used at edges and corners of exposed work shall not detract from the aesthetic
appearance of the wall.
3 03 02 03
Interface with other Products
3 03 02 03 01
Embedded Items
By all means, the Contractor shall co-ordinate with the stone supplier to avoid the
cutting of holes and chases in stone on Site. Where these are required they
should be cut by an experienced stone mason upon approval by the Engineer.
Fixing of metal with stone shall comply with BS 5390.
3 03 02 04
Tolerances
3 03 02 04 01
Ashlar Walling
Ashlared stone shall be finely square dressed blocks as approved by the Engineer.
The tolerances of the dimensions of the units shall be so as to produce beds and
joints of not greater than 5 mm in thickness.
3 03 02 04 02
Rubble Walling
The beds and joints shall not exceed 25 mm in thickness.

3 03 03
Refractory Masonry
3 03 03 01
General
During construction of flues with flue linings of proprietary flue blocks or refractory
bricks the following must be observed:
01.0 all joints shall be filled with jointing and caulking
materials in accordance with the manufacturers sitework
instructions.
02.0 at the joints of socketed flue liners, the inner
surface of the lining shall be smooth
03.0 the void between brick chimney and flue liners shall
be filled with lightweight concrete or weak mortar.
04.0 no cracked or broken liner sections and no cut
lengths to form bends shall be used.
3 03 03 02
Proprietary Flue Blocks

Blocks shall be coursed properly with the outer blockwork walls observing
manufacturers sitework instructions.
3 03 03 03
Refractory Brick Flue Linings

By installing of refractory brick flue linings following must be observed:
01.0 only special mortar in accordance with the
manufacturers sitework instructions shall be used.
02.0 all joints, vertically and horizontally, shall be
completely filled, finished flush with the face of the
bricks, and shall have the thickness according to the
03.0 the lining shall be bonded to the outer brickwork
with refractory bricks in accordance with the
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Chemical-resistant bricks shall be installed with chemical resistant mortar in
accordance with the manufacturers sitework instructions.
For installation see 3 03 01 Manufactured Unit Masonry.
3 03 05
Simulated Masonry
For installation see: 3 03 01 Manufactured Unit Masonry.
3 03 06
Mortar and Masonry Grout
3 03 06 01
Mortar
For handling and preparation of mixes see: 2 09 01 05.
For jointing and pointing see: 3 03 01 02 06.
Placing of mortar shall comply with ACI 530.1 (2.3.3.3).
3 03 06 02
Grout
For handling and preparation of mixes see: 2 09 02.
Spaces to be grouted shall be free of mortar dropping, debris, loose aggregates,
and any material deleterious to masonry grout.
Placing of grout shall comply with ACI 530.1 (4.3).
3 03 07
Masonry Restoration and Cleaning

Restoration and cleaning shall comply with ACI SP-85.
Potable water and detergents shall be used for cleaning unless otherwise
approved.
Acid or caustic solutions shall not be used unless otherwise directed or indicated.
3 04 Field Quality Control

3 04 01
General
Inspection and quality control testing shall conform to the requirements of Clause
1 06 Quality Assurance and ACI 530.1 (1.5).
In addition, the testing agency, designated and approved by the Engineer, will
have specific duties as mentioned under Clauses 3 04 02 and 3 04 03.
3 04 02
Testing Frequency
Tests and evaluations listed below will be performed during construction for each
150 m2 of wall area or as indicated.
3 04 03
Testing Methods
3 04 03 01
Prism Test Method

For each type of wall construction indicated, masonry prism shall be tested
according to: ASTM E 447 (Method B) . One set of prism for testing at 7 days
and one set for testing at 28 days shall be provided.
3 04 03 02
Mortar Properties
Mortar properties shall be tested according to ASTM C 270.
3 04 03 03
Mortar Composition
Mortar composition shall be tested according to ASTM C 780.
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Grout Compressive Strength

Grout compressive strength shall be sampled and tested according to ASTM C
1019.
3 04 03 05
Evaluation of Quality Control Tests

In absence of other indications of noncompliance with the requirements, masonry
will be considered satisfactory if results from construction quality control tests
comply with the minimum requirements indicated.
3 05 Adjusting and Cleaning

3 05 01
Adjusting
Remove and replace masonry units that are loose, chipped, broken, stained, or
otherwise damaged or if units do not match adjoining units. Install new units to
match adjoining units and in fresh mortar or grout, point to eliminate evidence of
replacement.
When pointing joints, enlarge any voids or holes, except weep holes, and
completely fill with mortar.
3 05 02
Cleaning
3 05 02 01
General
Masonry shall be free of stains, efflorescence, mortar or grout droppings, and
debris.
After mortar is thoroughly set and cured, clean exposed masonry as follows:
Unless otherwise indicated or directed masonry shall be cleaned with cleaners in
accordance with Clause 2 10 01.
Test cleaning methods on sample wall panel: leave 1/2 panel uncleaned for
comparison purposes. Obtain Engineers approval of sample cleaning before
proceeding with cleaning of masonry.
01.0 Remove large mortar particles by hand with
wooden paddles and non-metallic scrape hoes or
chisels.
02.0 Adjacent stone and non-masonry surfaces shall
be protected from contact with cleaner by covering them
with liquid strippable masking agent, polyethylene film or
waterproof masking tape subject to the approval of the
Engineer.
03.0 Wall surfaces shall be wetted with water prior to
application of cleaners: remove cleaners promptly by
rinsing thoroughly with clear water.
3 05 02 02
Clay Masonry
Clay masonry shall be cleaned by means of bucket and brush hand-cleaning
method. The masonry cleaner: as indicated (see Clause 2 06).
3 05 02 03
Concrete Masonry
Concrete masonry shall be cleaned by means of method indicated in NCMA TEK
45 applicable to type of stain present on exposed surfaces.
3 05 02 04
Glass Masonry
Clean glass unit masonry after mortar has attained final set before it has dried on
block surfaces by use of scrub brush with stiff fiber bristles and damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or wire brush.
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Limestone masonry shall be cleaned acc. to the recommendations in ILI
Handbook of Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.
3 07 Protection
Protect the top of newly built brick- and blockwork from rain and at all times when
work is not proceeding.
Care shall be taken in particular with open textured units, that no mortar
encroaches upon the face of the units.
Provide protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to the
Engineer, to ensure that unit masonry is without damage and deterioration at
time of Preliminary Hand-Over.
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Part 4: Method Of Measurement

4 01
General
The quantities to be paid for will be measured in place or determined from
drawings.
No deductions will be made for openings not exceeding 0.50 m2 of a wall area.
Thickness of walls is stated in descriptions. Thickness stated in the nominal thickness
4 02
Units Of Measurement
Walls generally will be measured by area (m2), giving the type and thickness.
Walls are measured on the centre line of the material. No deduction is made for
voids not exceeding 0.10 m2. No deduction is made for lintels, sills, and the like.
Walls built against other constructions will be measured by area (m2) giving the
type and thickness of the wall and nature of the adjoining construction.
2
Cavity walls will be measured by area (m ) as a composite unit including forming

the cavity. Closing cavity walls at ends and around openings will be deemed to
be included in the rates.
2
Isolated piers will be measured by area (m ) giving the type and thickness.
Air bricks or the like and special bricks will be enumerated (no.).
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Part 5:
Basis of Payment
5 01
General
Payments will be made for complete work including, but limited to furnishing all
materials, equipment, tools, scaffolding, storage facilities, water, power, labour,
samples and mock-ups, coordinating work with other trades, checking,
examination, testing, quality assurance, cleaning and protecting.
5 02
Ancillary Works to be included in the Unit Price Rates

Ancillary work includes the following:
Building-in of girders, beams, and other structural members
Sills, lintels, copings, bearing bars, steps, timbers, steel sections and the like, oversealing courses, or the
like
Expansion joints or the like
Mortar for bedding and jointing,
Type of bond and method of pointing,
Raking out joints or leaving rough joints to form key,
Extra materials for curved work,
Building overhand,
Bonding ends of walls to other work including providing ties or other fixings and extra material in bonding,
Reveals, angles and intersections,
Rough and fair cutting,
Grooves, throats, mortices, chases, rebates, holes, stops, miters and the like,
Weather fillets, angle fillets and the like and pointing in flashings including cutting grooves or chases,
Labours in returns, ends and angles,
Building in or cutting and pinning ends of lintels, sills, bearing bars, steps, timbers, steel sections and the
like,
Templates for forming openings and temporary support and protection to built-in frames.
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Annex: Tables and Figures

6 01 Tables
Table 1: Basement Walls
Basement wall thickness

mm
Height of natural ground above

basement floor for vertical wall load
m
365
300
240
2
1.4
1.0
Table 2: Spacing and Thickness of Bracing Walls
Thickness of
load-bearing wall
to be braced
mm
Bracing Wall
Storey height
Spacing
m
>= 115 < 175
Thickness
mm
=< 4.50
>= 175 < 240
=< 3.25
=< 6.00
>= 240 < 300
=< 3.50
=< 8.00
>= 300
=< 5.00
>= 115
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Maximum areas of panel walls without static proof
Wall
thickness
Admissible maximum panel wall areas at a height above the natural

2
ground (m )
08m
mm
Wherein:
8 20 m
20 100 m
x = 1.0
x > 2.0
X = 1.0
x > 2.0
x =1.0
x > 2.0
115
12
175
20
14
13
240
36
25
23
16
16
12
>=300
50
33
35
23
25
17
x: is the ratio of the larger to the smaller side of the panel wall area.
At lateral ratios of 1.0 > x > 2.0 the admissible maximum values of the
panel areas can be interpolated in a straight line.
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Figures
Fig. 1: Masonry bond types
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Fig. 2.1: Cavity wall without insulation
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Fig. 2.2: Cavity wall with insulation
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Fig. 3: Jointing and pointing
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Fig 4.: Masonry facing , vertical and horizontal section
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Annex: Specific Information

7 01 Design Requirements
The Project Documents may include, but shall not be limited to the following
information:
01.0 Compressive strength requirements.
02.0 Type and thickness of walls and surface finish required.
03.0 Requirements with regard to load bearing detail, thermal insulation, sound
insulation, vibration, wind loading and control joints.
04.0 Special requirements which the materials and goods might be subjected to after
erection, such as wind loading, temperature, chemical influence in
the atmosphere and the like.
05.0 Any special testing of materials, which may be required over and above those,
laid down in the applicable publications particularly with regard to
high temperature and dryness or humidity
06.0 Details or drawings which are to be supplied by the Contractor for the execution
of the masonry indicating the proposed method of execution which
must be approved by the Engineer.
07.0 Types of bricks, blocks or stone to be used and general design criteria.
08.0 Requirements for fire resistance.
7 02 Performance Requirements
The system strength requirement for unit masonry and its characteristic
compressive strength shall be indicated if required in accordance with the Project
documents and complying with the related standards.
7 03 Masonry Units
Options and alternatives for detailed material properties - subject to the standards
specified are to be selected and indicated in the Project Specification and /or the
Project B.o.Q
7 03 01
Clay Units
7 03 01 01
Clay bricks
01.0 load bearing class:
Non-load bearing
Load bearing, class...
Facing
02.0 damp-proof course.

03.0 minimum mean compressive strength:
3 MPa
7MPa
15 MPa
50 MPa
70 MPa
04.0 water absorption shall not exceed:
25 %
20 %
15 %
7%
No limit
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05.0 clay bricks shall be:

Frost resistant (F)
Moderately frost resistant (M)
Non frost resistant (O)
06.0 soluble salt content:
Low (L)
Normal (N)
07.0 efflorescence:
Nil
Slight
Moderate
Heavy
08.0 brick type:
Solid
Cellular
Hollow
Perforated
Frogged
7 03 01 02
Clay Blocks
01.0 load bearing class:
Non-loadbearing
loadbearing, class.........
2.5 MPa
7.5 MPa
15MPa
03.0 water absorption shall not exceed:
25 %
20 %
17 %
no limit
04.0 clay blocks shall be:
frost resistant
moderately frost resistant
non frost resistant
05.0 soluble salt content:
low (L)
normal (N)
06.0 efflorescence:
nil
slight
moderate
heavy
07.0 block type:
solid
cellular
hollow
frogged
7 03 02
Concrete Units
Dense aggregate concrete units shall be made from a mixture of selected
aggregate and cement and other approved materials in a rigid form under pressure
and/or vibration.
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Lightweight aggregate concrete units shall be made from a mixture with a low
density principal aggregate, e.g. expanded slag, expanded clay or pumice etc., and
cement and other approved materials in a rigid form under pressure and/or
vibration.
Autoclaved aerated concrete units shall be made from a mixture of fine siliceous
aggregate, cement, lime and an appropriate aeration agent and cured in the
autoclaving process.
7 03 02 01
Concrete Bricks
01.0 aggregates shall comply with BS 882 and shall be:
dense
lightweight
autoclaved aerated
02.0 loadbearing class
non-loadbearing
loadbearing, class.........
3 MPa
7MPa
7.5 MPa
17.3 MPa
24.1 MPa
04.0 water absorption shall not exceed in average:
15 %
no limit
05.0 brick type:
solid
cellular
hollow
perforated
06.0 concrete bricks shall be:
Grade N: for use as architectural veneer and facing units
in exterior
walls; high strength; resistance to moisture penetration;
severe frost action.
Grade S: for general use, moderate strength and
resistance to moisture penetration and frost action.
07.0 The average value of drying shrinkage shall not exceed:
0.06 %
not to be tested
7 03 02 02
Concrete Blocks
01.0 aggregates shall comply with BS 882 and shall be:
dense
lightweight
autoclaved aerated
02.0 loadbearing, class:
non-loadbearing
loadbearing class.........
2.5 MPa
5 MPa
7.5 MPa
04.0 water absorption shall not exceed in average:
20 %
no limit
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05.0 block type:

solid
cellular
hollow: the external wall thickness shall not be less than
30 mm for loadbearing and 15 mm for non-loadbearing
and roof blocks.
06.0 concrete blocks shall be:
Grade N: for general use below and above grade
Grade S: limited to use above grade
07.0 The average value of drying shrinkage shall not exceed:
0.06 %
not to be tested.
7 03 03
Calcium Silicate (Sandlime) Units

Calcium silicate (sandlime) units shall be made from a mixture of siliceous
aggregate, lime and other approved materials by pressure and cured in the
autoclaving process.
7 03 03 01
Calcium Silicate (Sandlime) Bricks

01.0 sandlime bricks shall be:
common
facing
loadbearing, class........
02.0 minimum compressive strength in accordance with the strength class:
5 MPa
10 MPa
15 MPa
75 MPa
03.0 brick type:
solid
cellular
perforated
frogged
04.0 apparent density class
shall be............
is not requested
7 03 03 02
Calcium Silicate (Sandlime) Blocks

01.0 sandlime bricks shall be:
common:
facing
loadbearing, class ..............
02.0
minimum compressive strength in accordance with the relevant strength class:

5 MPa
10 MPa
15 MPa
75 MPa
03.0 block type:

solid
hollow
04.0 apparent density class
shall be 0.6
shall be 1.0
shall be 2.2
shall be ......
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is not requested
7 03 04
Glass Blocks
Glass blocks shall not be used externally in areas that are exposed to sand storms
or direct sun.
The thickness of the glass provides significant noise insulation. Therefore the
indication of the sound transmission factor in the Project B.o.Q. is recommended:
The sound transmission shall be in maximum ................................
01.0 block type:
solid
hollow
02.0 solar reflection:
regular
solar reflective
03.0 transparency:
frosted
transparent
translucent
04.0 texture shall be:
clear
weavy
ribbed
crossribbed
squared
7 04 Mortar
Mortar is an artificial stone made from a mixture of binder (cement, lime), fine
aggregate and water, sometimes also containing admixtures and additions.
The mortar designation and type shall be specified taking into account the type of
masonry unit, type of construction, position in the building, degree of exposure.
7 04 01
Grading of Aggregates
7 04 01 01
Natural Aggregates
Table 1:
Grading for Natural Sand according to ASTM C 144.

Sieve size
mm
4.75
2.36
1.18
0.60
0.30
0.15
0.075
Percent passing by weight

min.
max.
100
95
70
100
40
75
10
35
2
15
0
0
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Manufactured Aggregates
Grading for Manufactured Sand according to ASTM C 144.
Sieve size
mm
4.75
2.36
1.18
0.60
0.30
0.15
0.075

min.
max.
100
95
70
100
40
75
20
40
10
25
0
10
Sand up to 0.075 mm shall be not more than 8 % by weight of the total.
7 04 01 03
Aggregates of Mortar for Special Joints
Table 3:Coarser aggregate grading for joints thicker than 12 mm according to
Sieve size
mm
12.5
9.5
4.75
2.36
1.18
0.60
0.30
7 04 02
ASTM C 404.

min.
max.
100
90
100
20
55
5
30
0
10
0
5
0
0
Admixtures
Admixtures are used to improve particular properties of the mortar, but there is a risk
that the same admixtures will have an adverse effect on other important properties
like strength and adhesion.
In view of the above mentioned facts, any mortar to include admixtures shall first
undergo a suitability test.
7 04 03
Mixes
Usually, the mix proportion of mortar is specified by volume.
If the mix proportion shall be measured by weight, the figures are different to those
measured by volume and must be indicated,
e.g. cement : lime : sand = ... : ... : ... by weight.
7 05 Stone Masonry
The choice of natural stone is influenced by the design of the building and its
situation and may involve aesthetic as well as technical considerations.
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Types of Natural Stone

The type of natural stone should be selected and indicated in the Project B.o.Q.
specifying the properties as follows:
The natural stone may be (1) igneous, (2) sedimentary or (3) metamorphic.
(1) Igneous rocks are formed from molten magma and the natural stone may
begranite, basalt, diorite, serpentine,
(2) Sedimentary rocks derive from the disintegration of pre-existing rocks by
weathering and erosion and the natural stone may be limestone, sandstone,
Sedimentary rocks may be shaly and arenaceous, magnesian,
calcareous,breccia,conglomerate
(3) Metamorphic rocks are generated from pre-existing rocks which have
undergone change caused either by pressure or by heat or by both and the natural
stone may be
marble,
slate,
......................
The designation may be Carrara,Rosa aurora,Marble shall comply with SASO 814.
7 06 Execution
7 06 01
Expansion Joints:
Thermal expansion joints shall be built into walls to allow thermal expansion of
units. The spacing of joints shall be at centers close enough to allow areas to
expand and contract without damage to the units, mortar beds, and joints.
Structural expansion joints within the building structure shall be carried through the
walls to prevent possibility of differential movement.
All faces of units abutting expansion joints shall be square and true and thoroughly
cleaned to ensure a good connection with any materials used for the formation of
the expansion joint. Expansion joints exposed externally shall be faced with a
sealer to ensure a watertight joint:
7 06 02
Cavity Walls
The two skins separated by a cavity shall be tied together with ties or cramps
correctly bedded in the mortar beds and joints at centers to ensure a stable and
rigid structure and ties shall be placed at staggered centers.
All cavity walls shall be solidly closed at jambs and openings to exclude wind and
rain and a damp-proof course shall be built into the closure to form a moisture
barrier.
The cavity must be kept free from mortar droppings, rubbish and other deleterious
matter, which may facilitate the passage of moisture to the inner skin.
Cavity tray damp-proof courses shall be provided with slope towards the outer skin
where lintels or any other solid objects bridge the cavity to direct water away from
the inner skin . In such positions weep holes shall be provided to allow any water
accumulating in the cavity to escape from the building. The cavity side of weep
holes shall be covered with cotton or plastic insect screen cloth before placing any
loose fill insulation in cavities.
7 06 03
Exit Air Chimneys

The tops of chimneys shall be capped as protection against the weather. Sides
shall be free, louvered or grilled to provide an area of free air space not less than
the cross-sectional area of the chimney being ventilated.
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If chimneys pass through fire resisting elements then they shall be constructed to
achieve a fire resistance at least equal to the minimum fire resistance required of
the element through which they pass. Also horizontal branches to chimneys
passing through fire resisting elements shall meet the same requirements or shall
incorporate fire dampers at junctions with fire resisting elements, which will seal the
branch in case of fire.
Exit air chimneys shall only be used for achieving ventilation to internal spaces
Exit air chimneys for ventilation purposes shall be constructed from bricks, blocks
or rigid sheet materials and shall be as indicated in the Drawings:
square in section
rectangular in section
circular in section
specially shaped
7 06 04
Refractories
The refractory bricks and blocks used for flue linings are of a special nature and the
manufacturers sitework instructions shall be carefully followed. The Quality of the
workmanship is important, as any such flue will have to function correctly in
containing large quantities of very hot gases.
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BRICK/ BLOCK WALLING

To be read in conjunction with General Requirements.
TYPES OF WALLING
310
-
350
-
351
-
352
-
CLAY COMMON BRICKWORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL AND CONCEALED

Bricks: To BS 3921.
- Average compressive strength (minimum): 20N/mm.
- Durability designation: FL.
- Water absorption: less than 7%.
- Form: Solid frogged
Mortar: As section Z21.
- Mix: group 3 (1:1:6).
Bond: half lap stretcher for brick and Flemish for 1 brick.
CONCRETE COMMON BLOCKWORK 100mm thick
Locations refer to drawings
Blocks: To BS 6073-1.
- Type: Solid dense aggregrate.
- Average compressive strength (minimum): 7.0 N/mm ,or 15.0 N/mm2 where
required by the Structural Engineer.
- Work sizes: 440 x 215 x 100 .
- Special shapes: None.
- Mix: Group 3 (1:1:6) unless otherwise directed by Engineer.
Bond: Stretching half lap..
- Average compressive strength (minimum): 7.0 N/mm or 15.0 N/mm2 where
required by structural engineer.
- Work sizes: 440 x 215 x 150 .
Bond: Stretching half lap.
- Average compressive strength (minimum): 7.0 N/mm, or 15.0 N/mm2.
- Work sizes: 440 x 215 x 200 .
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Bond: Stretching half lap.

ENGINEERING BRICKWORK TO MANHOLES
Engineering bricks: To BS 3921 Class B.
- Manufacturer: Contractors choice
- Mix: group 1 (1:3).
Bond: English.
Joints: Flush.
WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY
431
-
CONDITIONING OF CLAY BRICKS

Bricks delivered warm from manufacturing process: Do not use until cold.
Absorbent bricks in warm weather: Wet to reduce suction. Do not soak.
440
-
CONDITIONING OF CONCRETE BRICKS/ BLOCKS

Autoclaved concrete bricks/ blocks delivered warm from manufacturing process:
Do not use.
Age of nonautoclaved concrete bricks/ blocks: Do not use until at least four
weeks old.
Avoidance of suction in concrete bricks/ blocks: Do not wet.
- Use of water retaining mortar admixture: Submit details.
460
-
MORTAR GROUPS
Mix proportions: For a specified group select a mix design from the following:
_________________________________________________________________
Group
1
2
3
4
_________________________________________________________________
PC*:lime:sand with or without air entraining additive
1:0-0.25:3 1:0.5-4.5
1:1:5-6
1:2:8-9
_________________________________________________________________
Masonry cement:sand containing PC* and lime in approx ratio 1:1, and an air
entraining additive
1:3
1:3.5-4
1:4.5
_________________________________________________________________
Masonry cement:sand containing PC* and inorganic materials other than lime
and air entraining additive
1:2.5-3.5
1:4-5
1:5.5-6.5
_________________________________________________________________
PC*:sand and air entraining additive
1:3
1:3-4
1:5-6
1:7-8
_________________________________________________________________
PC* = Portland cement
Batching: Mix proportions by volume.
Mortar type: Continuous throughout any one type of masonry work.
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LAYING GENERALLY
Mortar joints: Fill vertical joints. Lay bricks, solid and cellular blocks on a full bed.
Bond where not specified: Half lap stretcher.
Vertical joints in facework: Even widths. Plumb at every fifth cross joint.
510
-
OVERHAND LAYING
Must not be used without approval.
520
-
ACCURACY
Courses: Level and true to line.
Faces, angles and features: Plumb.
Permissible deviations:
- Position in plan of any point in
relation to the specified building
reference line and/ or point at
the same level
10 mm.
- Straightness in any 5 m length 5 mm.
- Verticality up to 3 m height
10 mm.
- Verticality up to 7 m height
14 mm.
- Overall thickness of walls
10 mm.
- Level of bed joints up to 5 m
(brick masonry)
11 mm.
- Level of bed joints up to 5 m
(block masonry)
13 mm.
535
HEIGHT OF LIFTS IN WALLING USING CEMENT GAUGED OR HYDRAULIC

LIME MORTAR
Quoins and advance work: Rack back.
Lift height (maximum): 1.2 m above any other part of work at any time.
Daily lift height (maximum): 1.5 m for any one leaf.
540
-
HEIGHT OF LIFTS IN WALLING USING THIN JOINT MORTAR GLUE

Quoins and advance work: Rack back.
Lift height (maximum): 1.3 m above any other part of work at any time.
545
LEVELLING OF SEPARATE LEAVES USING CEMENT GAUGED OR

HYDRAULIC LIME MORTAR
Locations for equal levelling of cavity wall leaves: As follows:
- Every course containing vertical twist type ties or other rigid ties.
- Every third tie course for double triangle/ butterfly ties.
- Courses in which lintels are to be bedded.
580
-
LAYING FROGGED BRICKS

Single frogged bricks: Frog uppermost.
Double frogged bricks: Larger frog uppermost.
Frog cavity: Fill with mortar.
585
-
LAYING CELLULAR BRICKS

Orientation: Cavities downward.
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JOINTING
Profile: Consistent in appearance.
645
-
ACCESSIBLE JOINTS NOT EXPOSED TO VIEW

Jointing: Struck flush as work proceeds.
665
-
POINTING
Joint preparation: Remove debris. Dampen surface.
671
-
FIRE STOPPING
Avoidance of fire and smoke penetration: Fit tightly between cavity barriers and
masonry. Leave no gaps.
690
-
ADVERSE WEATHER
General: Do not use frozen materials or lay on frozen surfaces.
Air temperature requirements: Do not lay bricks/ blocks:
- In cement gauged mortars when at or below 3C and falling or unless it is at
least 1C and rising.
- In hydraulic lime:sand mortars when at or below 5C and falling or below 3C
and rising.
- In thin joint mortar glue when outside the limits set by the mortar manufacturer.
Temperature of walling during curing: Above freezing until hardened.
Newly erected walling: Protect at all times from:
- Rain and snow.
- Drying out too rapidly in hot conditions and in drying winds.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACEWORK

710
-
THE TERM FACEWORK

Definition: Applicable in this specification to all brick/ block walling finished fair.
- Painted facework: The only requirement to be waived is that relating to colour.
760
-
APPEARANCE
Brick/ block selection: Do not use units with damaged faces or arrises.
Cut masonry units: Where cut faces or edges are exposed cut with table masonry
saw.
Quality control: Lay masonry units to match relevant reference panels.
- Setting out: To produce satisfactory junctions and joints with built-in elements
and components.
- Coursing: Evenly spaced using gauge rods.
Lifts: Complete in one operation.
780
-
GROUND LEVEL
Commencement of facework: Not less than 150 mm below finished level of
adjoining ground or external works level.
790
-
PUTLOG SCAFFOLDING
Use: Not permitted in facework.
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TOOTHED BOND
New and existing facework in same plane: Bonded together at every course to
achieve continuity of bond and coursing.
830
-
CLEANLINESS
Facework: Keep clean.
Mortar on facework: Allow to dry before removing with stiff bristled brush.
Removal of marks and stains: Rubbing not permitted.
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ACCESSORIES/ SUNDRY ITEMS FOR BRICK/ BLOCK/ STONE WALLING

REINFORCING/ FIXING ACCESSORIES
217
-
HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR NON LOADBEARING MASONRY WALLS

Standard: BS EN 845-1.
Material/ finish: Stainless steel.
241
-
WALL STARTERS/ CONNECTORS

Material/ finish: Stainless steel.
270
-
JOINT REINFORCEMENT FOR FOR MASONRY

Width: Approximately 40-50 mm less in width than wall or leaf.
Placement: Lay on an even bed of mortar in a continuous strip with 225 mm laps
at joints and full laps at angles. Keep back 20 mm from face of external work, 12
mm back from face of internal work and finish joint to normal thickness.
281
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GENERAL PURPOSE SLIP TIES FOR MOVEMENT JOINTS IN MASONRY

Standard: BS EN 845-1
Material: Stainless steel with plastic debonding sleeve.
Fixing centres 450mm vertically.
FLEXIBLE DAMP PROOF COURSES (dpc)
310
-
DAMP PROOF COURSE BITUMEN BASED

Standard: BS 6398
320
-
DAMP PROOF COURSE POLYETHYLENE

Standard: BS 6515.
380
-
PREFORMED DPC/ STOP ENDS

Product locations: Where directed by Engineer .
Placement: To provide a free draining and watertight installation. Seal laps with
dpc.
INSTALLATION OF DPCS
415
425
-
HORIZONTAL DPCS
Placement: In continuous lengths on full even bed of fresh mortar, with 100 mm
laps at joints and full laps at angles.
Width: At least full width of leaf unless otherwise specified. Edges of dpc not
covered with mortar or projecting into cavity.
Overlying construction: Immediately cover with full even bed of mortar to recieve
next masonry course.
Overall finished joint thickness: As close to normal as practicable.
GROUND LEVEL DPCS
Joint with damp proof membrane: Continuous and effectively sealed.
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VERTICAL DPCS GENERALLY

Form: In one piece wherever possible.
- Joints: Upper part overlapping lower not less then 100 mm.
JOINTS
590
-
610
-
SEALANTS shall be:

Selected by the Contractor unless specified otherwise.
Compatible with all materials in contact, and where required by the Engineer,
tested by the manufacturer on the material(s) with which it will be in contact to
ensure that no staining occurs and to verify surface protection procedure to
ensure adequate adhesion. Results shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to
the start of fabrication
Capable of renewal without removal of any adjacent component.
Of a colour acceptable to the Engineer.
Applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturers printed instructions,
including, but not confined to joint size, bond breakers, surface cleaning and
priming and application.
The Contractor shall submit complete information to the sealant manufacturer
who shall review all details and certify that the product(s) proposed will be
suitable for the application(s).
MOVEMENT JOINTS WITH SEALANT TO BLOCKWORK
Joint preparation and sealant application: As section Z22.
Filler: Closed cell polythene.
- Thickness: To match design width of joint.
- Placement: Build in as work proceeds to correct depth to receive sealant
system.
Sealant:
- Designation: 2 part polysulphide .
615
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MOVEMENT JOINTS WITHOUT SEALANT TO BLOCKWORK

Filler:
- Thickness: To match design width of joint.
Product reference: type and size to suit location .
- Placement: Build in as work proceeds filling the joint.
616
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FIRE RESISTING MOVEMENT JOINTS WITHOUT SEALANT

Fire resistant filler:
- Thickness: 10 to 20 mm.
- Fire resistance period: 60 minutes maximum.
Product reference: intumescent expansion joint .
- Placement: Compress and insert into place in open joint.
- Adhesives and accessories: Types recommended by filler manufacturer.
630
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UNEXPOSED CONTRACTION JOINTS

Formation: Close butt as work proceeds.
650
POINTING IN FLASHINGS
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F30
655
660
-
ODAC
Joint preparation: Free of debris and lightly wetted.

Pointing mortar: As for adjacent walling.
Placement: Fill joint and finish flush.
POINTING IN UPSTAND SKIRTINGS
Joint preparation: Free of debris and lightly wetted.
Pointing mortar: 1:4 cement: sand incorporating a bonding agent.
Colour: Match adjacent work.
Placement: Fill joint and finish flush.
PINNING UP TO SOFFITS
Top joint of loadbearing walls: Fill and consolidate with mortar.
- Placement: Full, no gaps.
PROPRIETARY SILLS/ LINTELS/ COPINGS/ DRESSINGS
730
-
PRECAST CONCRETE LINTELS

To Structural Engineers specification.
750
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PREFABRICATED STEEL LINTELS

To Structural Engineers specification.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
830
-
BUILDING IN FRAMES
Preparation: Remove horns and provide support.
Fixing cramps: Fully bed in mortar.
840
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OPENINGS FOR FRAMES

Formation: Use accurate, rigid templates to required size.
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Z21
ODAC
MORTARS
MORTARS
CEMENT GAUGED MORTARS
110
MIX PROPORTIONS FOR CEMENT GAUGED MORTARS and other particular

requirements are specified elsewhere.
120
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SAND FOR CEMENT GAUGED MORTARS:

To BS EN 13139:2002 unless specified otherwise.
Sand for facework mortar to be from one source, different loads to be mixed if
necessary to ensure consistency of colour and texture.
When a range is specified (e.g. 1:1:5-6) use lower proportion of sand for Grade G
sands and higher proportion for Grade S.
131
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READY-MIXED LIME:SAND FOR CEMENT GAUGED MORTARS:

Unless specified otherwise, use ready-mixed lime:sand to BS EN 998-2:2003.
Coloured mortar, where required, to be made using a proprietary coloured readymixed lime:sand, colour to approval where not specified.
160
CEMENT FOR MORTAR: When not specified otherwise, to be Portland cement

or Portland blastfurnace cement, to class 42.5 or 52.5, manufactured and
supplied under the BSI Kitemark scheme for cement. All cements must comply
with the appropriate British Standard.
171
RETARDED READY-MIXED CEMENT GAUGED MORTARS may be used

provided they are:
Of materials and proportions specified and to BS EN 998-2:2003.
Of a colour acceptable to the Engineer.
Used within the working time recommended by the manufacturer and not remixed
on site.
Obtained from a manufacturer proposed by the Contractor before bricklaying
commences and agreed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall obtain written
approval from the Engineer for the use of ready-mix mortar for structural or load
bearing walls.
Certified by a manufacturers dated certificate stating that adequate control and
regular testing of the ready-mix mortar is being carried out at the time of
production in compliance with BS EN 998-2:2003.
Covered by a certificate for each delivery to site, which confirms that the mortar
complies with BS EN 998-2:2003, and includes the date and time of making the
mortar. Also that the period of initial set does not exceed 36 hours.
Stored on site in compliance with BS EN 998-2:2003, with covers and protection
from the weather. Each separate container being marked to relate it to its delivery
certificate. The containers shall be kept in clean condition, washed out after each
use and kept covered for the next use.
175
WATER FOR MORTAR: Clean and uncontaminated. Obtain approval for other
than mains supply. Test to BS EN 1008:2002 if instructed.
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ODAC
MORTARS
180
ADMIXTURES: Do not use in mortar unless specified or approved. Do not use

calcium chloride or any admixtures containing calcium chloride. Admixtures, if
specified, to be to BS 4887.
200
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SITE STORAGE OF CEMENT GAUGED MORTAR MATERIALS:

Store different sands and aggregates in different stockpiles on hard clean bases
that allow free drainage.
Store factory produced premixed lime:sand for mortar and ready-to-use retarded
mortars in covered containers to prevent excessive drying out or wetting.
Store bags of cement and hydrated lime in dry conditions, raised off the ground
and not touching damp surfaces. Do not use cement or hydrated lime affected by
damp.
Avoid intermixing and contamination between stored materials and other building
materials, debris or other deleterious matter.
210
-
360
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MAKING CEMENT GAUGED MORTAR:

Keep plant and banker boards clean at all times.
Measure materials accurately by volume using clean gauge boxes or clean,
undamaged buckets. Proportions of mixes are for dry sand; allow for bulking if
sand is damp.
Mix ingredients thoroughly to a consistence suitable for the work and free from
lumps. Mix mortars containing air entraining admixtures by machine, but do not
overmix.
Do not mix mortar when the air temperature is at or below 3C and falling or
below 1C and rising.
Use mortar within about two hours of mixing at normal temperatures. Use
retarded mortar within the time and site temperatures recommended by the
manufacturer. Mortar may be retempered to restore workability, but only within
these time limits.
MAKING LIME:SAND MORTARS GENERALLY:
Use operatives who are skilled and experienced in the making and use of
lime:sand mortars. Provide evidence of their experience to the Engineer on
request.
Keep plant and banker boards clean at all times. Avoid contamination of
lime:sand mortar by other materials or by any set material (including Portland
cement).
Measure materials accurately by volume using clean gauge boxes or clean
undamaged buckets.
Do not mix mortar when the air temperature is at or below 5C and falling or
below 3C and rising.
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The internationally recognized framework known as Masterformat released by the Construction

Wood and Plastics

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Doors and Windows

Doors and Frames

Wooden and Plastic Doors

Entrances and Storefronts

Wooden and Plastic Windows

Further, each Section incorporates seven Parts as follows:

Annex: Tables and Figures: Those relevant to the individual Section.

Division 02: Sitework

Division 05: Metals

04200 - Unit Masonry

Manufactured Unit Masonry

American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)

Standard Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing

Standard Specification for Building Brick

Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Face Brick

Standard Specification for Masonry Cement

Standard Specification for Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

Standard Specification for Facing Brick

Standard Specification for Clay Flue Linings

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Mortar to Masonry

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Specifications for Masonry Structures ASCE 5: 95

Specification for masonry units

Specification for calcium silicate (sandlime and flintlime) bricks

Pigments for Portland Cements and Portland Cements Products

Sulfate Resisting Portland Cement

BS 6100-5.2 : 92 Stone (1998)

Specification for damp-proof courses for masonry

Specification for polyethylene damp-proof courses for masonry

Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures

Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures

Code of practice for stone masonry (1984)

Part 1: Structural use of unreinforced masonry

frogged brick - a brick with depressions in one or more bed faces.

Abbreviations and Symbols

DIN 1053-1 : Masonry-Design and Construction (1996)

Samples for initial selection purposes:

small-scale unit masonry samples showing full extent of

colored masonry mortar samples showing full extent of

Samples for verification purposes:

full-size samples for each type of exposed masonry unit

accessories embedded in the unit masonry

Quality Control Submittals

Documented experience of site supervisor(s) and

Reports and records of source Q.C.

Reports and records of Contractors field Q.C.

Reports and records of Contractors internal Q.C.

Reports and records of Contractor's external Q.C.

Mix design(s) of mortar and grout including test results

Manufacturer's instructions concerning handling,

Operation & Maintenance Data

Chemical Resistant Masonry

Records and reports of Contractors major equipment.

Schedules and Programs.

Internal Quality Control

External Quality Control

Source Quality Control

1 07 Delivery, Storage and Handling

Packing and Shipping