PD 6678:2005
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Guide to the specification of masonry mortar
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English
30-12-2005
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Methods of specifying masonry mortar
6 The specification of masonry mortars
7 Drafting a specification
8 General clauses to be included in all site made
masonry mortar specifications
Annex A (informative) Quantities of mortar for use
in laying bricks and blocks
Annex B (informative) Pre-packed dry ready-to-use
mortars
Bibliography
This Published Document gives guidance on the specification of prescribed and designed: a) factory made masonry mortar conforming to BS EN 998-2 and b) site made masonry mortar. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the code of practice for masonry, BS 5628 and the specification for masonry mortar, BS EN 998-2.
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B/519
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS PD 6472(1974). (01/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2012. (01/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
32
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This Published Document gives guidance on the specification of prescribed and designed:
- factory made masonry mortar conforming to BS EN 998-2; and
- site made masonry mortar.
This Published Document is intended to be used in conjunction with the code of practice for masonry, BS 5628 and the specification for masonry mortar, BS EN 998-2.
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