Abstract

Specifies a range of methods for testing mortar used, or being investigated for use, in the construction of masonry in accordance with AS 3700. It does not cover mortar to be used in thin bed construction.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee BD-004:
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Building Designers Association of Australia
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia—Cement
Concrete Masonry Association of Australia
Consult Australia
Engineers Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Housing Industry Association
Masonry Contractors Association of NSW
Master Builders Australia
Think Brick Australia
University of Adelaide
University of Newcastle

Scope

This Standard sets out a range of methods for testing mortar used or being investigated for use in the construction of masonry in accordance with AS 3700 excluding mortars intended to be used in thin bed construction. Each method provides a method for obtaining a single sample. The way in which it is applied would depend on the particular circumstance of the investigation and should be specified accordingly.
NOTE: nformation on the selection of mortar type, the use of mortar in masonry construction, and tests for the determination of flexural strength and compressive strength of masonry units bonded with mortar are given in AS 3700.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 18/05/2015. This standard as been reconfirmed in Australia in 2015 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/05/2015
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ISBN
Committee	BD-004
Supersedes	AS 2701.10-1984 AS 2701.3-1984 AS 2701.1-1984 AS 2701.8-1984 AS 2701.6-1984 AS 2701.2-1984 DR 99201 AS 2701.7-1984