BS 6073-1:1981
Superseded
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Precast concrete masonry units Specification for precast concrete masonry units
Available format(s)
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Superseded date
01-12-2005
Superseded by
Language(s)
English
Published date
29-08-2003
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Binders and binder constituents
5 Aggregates
6 Admixtures
7 Chloride content
8 External shell thickness of blocks
9 Dimensional deviations
10 Strength
11 Drying shrinkage
12 Certificate of compliance
13 Independent testing
14 Identification of masonry units
Appendices
A Measurement of dimensions
B Determination of compressive strength
C Determination of transverse strength
D Determination of drying shrinkage
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Table
Publications referred to
Specifies materials, tolerances and minimum performance levels for precast concrete masonry units (blocks and bricks). Appendices give methods of measuring dimensions and determining strength and drying shrinkage.
| Committee |
B/519/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 1180(1972), BS 2028,1364(1968), 02/103022 DC and 79/10450 DC. (09/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
28
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
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