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4 UNIT MASONRY ...................................................................................................................... 2

4.1 general ..................................................................................................................................... 2

4.1.1 Scope 2
4.1.2 References 2
4.1.3 Definitions: 3

4.2 clay masonry units ................................................................................................................... 3

4.2.1 Clay Bricks 3
4.2.2 Clay Blocks 3
4.2.3 Classification of Clay Masonry Units 3
4.2.4 Requirements of Clay Masonry Units 3
4.2.5 Marking of Clay Blocks 5
4.2.6 Testing of Clay Blocks 5
4.2.7 Criteria of Technical Conformity of Clay Blocks 5

4.3 Calcium Silicate Bricks ............................................................................................................. 6

4.3.1 General Requirements 6

4.4 concrete masonry units ............................................................................................................ 6

4.4.1 Concrete Blocks 6
4.4.2 Manufacture of Concrete Blocks 8
4.4.3 Block Dimensions 9
4.4.4 Precast Concrete Bricks 9

4.5 glass units .............................................................................................................................. 10

4.5.1 General Requirements 10
4.5.2 Submittals 10
4.5.3 Material Storage and Handling 10
4.5.4 Laying 10

4.6 gypsum units .......................................................................................................................... 11

4.6.1 General Requirements 11

4.7 STONE Work ......................................................................................................................... 11

4.7.1 General Requirements 11
4.7.2 Anchorage Devices 11
4.7.3 Mortar 12
4.7.4 Fabrication 12
4.7.5 Installation 12
4.7.6 Wall Cladding 13
4.7.7 Paving and Flooring 13
4.7.8 Erection Tolerances 14
4.7.9 Submittals 14
4.7.10 Visual Mock-ups 14

4.8 CASt stone ............................................................................................................................. 15

4.8.1 General Requirements 15
4.8.2 Submittals 15
4.8.3 Product Delivery, Storage and Handling 15
4.8.4 Anchorage Devices 15
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4 UNIT MASONRY
4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 Scope

1 This Part specifies clay and concrete masonry units.

12 Approval from Qatar Standards shall be obtained for masonry units intended to be used in
elements subject to thermal insulation.

23 Related Parts and Sections are as follows:

This Section
Part 1 General
Part 2 Mortar And Grout
Part 3 Accessories
Part 5 Masonry Laying

Section 1 General
Section 5 Concrete
Section 15 Thermal Insulation of Buildings

4.1.2 References

1 The following standards are referred to in this Part:

ASTM C270 ................Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM C1364 ..............Standard Specification for Architectural Cast Stone

BS 187........................Calcium silicate bricks

BS 1217 .....................Cast stone
BS 6073-2 ..................Precast concrete masonry units. Guide for specifying precast concrete
masonry units
BS EN 771 .................Specification for masonry units
BS EN 772-2 ..............Methods of test for masonry units. Determination of percentage area
of voids in masonry units (by paper indentation)
BS EN 771-3 ..............Specification for masonry units. Aggregate concrete masonry units
(dense and light-weight aggregates)
BS EN 771-5 ..............Specification for masonry units. Manufactured stone masonry units

EN 771-1 ....................Specification for masonry units. Clay masonry units

EN 771-2 ....................Specification for masonry units. Calcium silicate masonry units
EN 998-2 ....................Specification for mortar for masonry. Masonry mortar

PD 6678 .....................Guide to the specification of masonry mortar

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4.1.3 Definitions:

1 Aggregate: granular material used in construction and may be natural, manufactured or

recycled.

2 Natural aggregate: aggregate from mineral sources which has been subjected to nothing
more than mechanical processing.

3 Manufactured aggregate: aggregate of mineral origin resulting from an industrial process

involving thermal or other modification.

4 Recycled aggregate: aggregate resulting from the processing of inorganic material

previously used in construction.

5 Lightweight aggregate: aggregate of mineral origin having a particle density not exceeding
2,000 kg/m3 or a loose bulk density not exceeding 1,200 kg/m3.

4.2 CLAY MASONRY UNITS

4.2.1 Clay Bricks

1 A clay brick is a masonry unit not exceeding 290 mm in length and 115 mm in height.

2 Semi-solid bricks are bricks having up to 25 % holes or cavities of their gross volume.

3 Cellular bricks contain the same voids as hollow bricks but with the cavities closed at one
end.

4 Clay bricks to conform to the requirement of EN 771-1.

4.2.2 Clay Blocks

1 A clay block is a masonry unit which exceeds in any of its normal dimensions the maximum
dimensions given for clay bricks in Clause 4.2.1-1.

4.2.3 Classification of Clay Masonry Units

1 Units shall be classified as follows:

(a) non-load-bearing blocks
(b) blocks produced for use in non-load-bearing walls
(c) load-bearing blocks
(d) blocks produced for use in load-bearing walls.

4.2.4 Requirements of Clay Masonry Units

1 Clay masonry units shall be of a uniform shape, free from surface cracks which decrease
its properties. Its outer surface shall be serrated to increase the bonding force with the
mortar. It should be well burnt, of a uniform texture and free from pebbles of lime.

2 The dimensions of the clay masonry blocks for walls to be as given in Table 4.1.
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Table 4.1
Dimensions of Clay Masonry Blocks
Nominal Dimensions (mm) Actual Dimensions (mm)
Length Width Height Length Width Height
300 100 200 290 100 190
300 150 200 290 150 190
300 200 200 290 200 190
400 100 200 390 100 190
400 150 200 390 150 190
400 200 200 390 200 190

3 The tolerance in the actual dimensions of the blocks shall be ±4 %, provided that the
difference between the largest actual dimension and the smallest one in the same
consignment does not exceed 5 % as shown in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2
Dimensional tolerance
Dimension Size Permissible size Permissible difference between
(mm) (mm) largest actual size and smallest one
in one (consignment)
Largest Smallest
Length 390 406 375 20
290 302 278 15
Width 200 208 192 10
150 156 144 7.5
Height 190 198 182 10

4 Adjacent faces of the units are to be at right angles, and the tolerance of the squareness not
to exceed 2 mm for each 100 mm length.

5 The faces should have a plain surface, and the tolerance not to exceed 5 mm from the
straight line.

6 Water absorption of the units shall not exceed 25 % by weight for the individual block and 20
% by weight for the average of tested blocks.

7 The compressive strength of the units, calculated for the total area including holes shall not
to be less than the limits shown in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3
Compressive Strength
Class of Block Minimum Value for Compressive Minimum Average of the Compressive
Strength of One Block Strength
N/mm² (kg/cm²) N/mm² (kg/cm²)
Class 6 6 (60) 7.5 (75)
Class 12 12 (120) 15 (150)
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4.2.5 Marking of Clay Blocks

1 Every clay block is to be marked with the name of the manufacturer and/or his registered
mark.

2 The class of block should be shown on every load-bearing block.

4.2.6 Testing of Clay Blocks

1 The following tests are to be carried out on the representative sample taken according to
Clause 4.2.6-3 of this Part:
(a) appearance
(b) dimensions
(c) compressive strength
(d) water absorption (optional)

2 Appearance and dimension tests are to be carried out on the same units that are to be
tested for compressive strength and water adsorption. Appearance and dimension tests are
to be carried out before the other referenced tests.

3 A representative sample is to be taken from the consignment not exceeding 15,000 blocks
as shown in Table 4.4. As for consignments exceeding that number, one excess block is to
be taken for each 1,000 additional blocks. The sample is to be taken at random during
loading or unloading by dividing the consignment into a convenient number of real or
imaginary sections. From each section, a corresponding number of units are to be taken,
provided that the total number of samples units is equal as shown in Table 4.4.

Table 4.4
Sample Sizes
Number of units in consignment Number of units for each test
Appearance and size measurements (mandatory)
Compressive strength Water absorption
(mandatory) (optional)
5,000 or less 5 3
More than 5,000 and up to 10,000 10 5
More than 10,000 and up to 15,000 15 10

4 The methods of test for clay bricks shall be in accordance with the relevant provisions of EN
771-1.

4.2.7 Criteria of Technical Conformity of Clay Blocks

1 The consignment is to be accompanied with a certificate indicating its conformity with all the
requirements of this standard.

2 The consignment is to be considered complying with this standard if the representative

sample passes all the mandatory tests mentioned in this standard.
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3 Compressive test : the consignment will be considered complying with this standard if the
following two conditions are fulfilled:
(a) each of the tested blocks meets the minimum limit of compressive strength mentioned
in this standard
(b) the tested blocks meet the minimum limit of the average compressive strength
mentioned in this standard.

4 Water absorption : the consignment is to be considered complying with this standard if the
following two conditions are fulfilled:
(a) each tested block should meet the minimum limit of water absorption mentioned in this
standard
(b) the average water absorption for the tested blocks will meet the minimum limit of the
average water absorption mentioned in this standard.

5 If the tested units do not comply with the requirements of the appearance, dimension and/or
absorption tests, other units may be taken for testing. If these units do not pass the test(s),
the consignment is to be considered non-complying with this standard.

4.3 CALCIUM SILICATE BRICKS

4.3.1 General Requirements

1 Calcium silicate bricks are to conform to the requirements of EN 771-2.

2 The brick is to be constructed of sand consisting mainly of quartz or uncrushed siliceous

gravel or crushed siliceous gravel or crushed rock or a combination of such materials.

3 Suitable pigments may be mixed into the constituents to produced bricks of the required
colour.

4.4 CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS

4.4.1 Concrete Blocks

1 Blocks are to be made with ordinary Portland cement unless used below ground floor at
natural slab level in which case sulphate resisting Portland cement shall is to be used.

2 All blocks are to be manufactured, supplied and tested in accordance with BS EN 771-3,
and BS 6073-2, and approved by Qatar Standards.

3 Recycled Aggregates RA and Recycled Concrete Aggregates RCA could be used in

concrete blocks. Its proportion shall be not more than a mass fraction of 20% of coarse
aggregate and according to BS 8500-2 sec 6.2.2.

3 Recycled Aggregates RA and Recycled Concrete Aggregates RCA canmay be used to

replace up to 10050% of coarsenatural coarse aggregates when the average compressive
2
strength is equal to or greater than 7.0 MPa (N/mm ).

4 Recycled Aggregates may be used to replace up to 100% of natural aggregates (fine and
2
coarse) when the average compressive strength is less than 7.0 MPa (N/mm ).
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5 Aggregate shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The manufacturer shall declare the materials to be used, the percentage of each
material, their grading and shall be responsible for their suitability.
(b) The acid soluble sulphate, as measured by BS EN 1744-1, shall not exceed 0.8% by
weight of aggregate.
(c) The acid soluble chloride, as measured by BS EN 1744-5, shall not exceed 0.2% by
weight of aggregate.

4 , and if applicable then ACI 555 requirements shall be applied.

56 The use of blocks shall comply with Table 4.5. The minimum compressive strength of the
average of 103 blocks shall be as given in Table 4.5. The associated mortar requirements for
use with different applications for blocks is also provided in Table 4.5. Details of mixes for
the class of mortar specified is provided in Part 2 of this Section.

Table 4.5
Compressive Strength
Classification Minimum Compressive Uses for which Blocks are Suitable Class of
2
Strength (N/mm ) Mortar
Classes Average Lowest
of 103 Individual
Blocks Block
1 7.0 5.6 External non-load bearing walls M6
2 10.4 8.3 Load bearing walls M6
3 17.4 14 Load bearing walls below ground M12
4 14.0 11.2 Soakaways and manholes M12

5 4.0 3.6 Internal non-load bearing walls M6

5 4.0 3.6 Roof Block M4
5 4.0 3.6 Protective skins to foundations M6

67 Manufacturer should label or clearly define the classification or the uses of the blocks in
factory.

78 Consultant or contractor should also mention the classification or the uses of the blocks in
request sheet when the samples submit for testing in laboratory.

89 The volume of the cavities in the block shall not exceed 50 % of the gross volume of the
block. The overall dimensions and wall and web thicknesses shall comply with Table 4.6.
Table 4.6
Block Dimensions and Wall and Web Thicknesses

Coordinating (nominal) size Minimum Thickness (mm)

Work size (mm)
(mm) Wall Web
400 x 200 x 100 390 x 190 x 100 19 19
400 x 200 x 150 390 x 190 x 150 25 25
400 x 200 x 200 390 x 190 x 200 32 30
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Notes:

(a) Co-ordinating size is the size of the space allocated to the block including the joints
and tolerances.
(b) Work size is the actual size for manufacture within the tolerances specified.

910 Subject to the tolerances specified in Table 4.7 and to any requirement for blocks with
special faces, all surfaces should be flat and rectangular and adjacent surfaces are to be at
right angles to one another with clearly defined undamaged arises.

Table 4.7
Block Tolerances
Dimensions Work Size of Block
Length + 3 mm to - 5 mm
Height + 3 mm to - 5 mm
Thickness  2 mm for any measurement
 1.5 mm for the average of 7 measurements in any one block.

1011 Unless otherwise specified, all block faces are to provide a satisfactory bond for mortar,
plastering or rendering.

1112 Each block manufactured from sulphate resisting cement is to be colour coded with an
identifying mark.

1213 All connections between masonry walls or partitions and concrete columns or walls shall be
made using propriety stainless steel ties secured to stainless steel fixing channels
embedded in the concrete.

1314 Full Water Absorption:

The average water absorption of the tested sample shall not exceed 57% and no individual
block shall have a water absorption greater than 57.5% (in accordance with CML Method 9-
97).

1415 Water absorption by capillarity method:

The manufacturer shall declare in g/m²s the maximum water absorption coefficient due to
capillarity action of the exposed face of the unit.(according to EN 771-3:2003 )

4.4.2 Manufacture of Concrete Blocks

1 Blocks are to be manufactured in a vibrated/pressure block making machine using cement

and aggregate in the proportions required to produce the minimum strengths given in Table
4.5.

2 The design of the cavities and webs in hollow blocks is to be submitted to the Engineer for
approval before production commences.

3 The materials to be mixed in a mechanical mixer and placed in the block-making machine in
layers not exceeding 100 mm, each layer being thoroughly vibrated and compacted before
the addition of the next.
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4 Immediately after manufacture the blocks are to be stacked on clean, level, non-absorbent
pallets in honeycomb fashion. The pallets are to be marked with the date of production (in
English and Arabic) and stored in a level curing and stacking area in such a manner that one
day’s production is separated from the next.

5 Blocks manufactured from mobile machines are to be cast on to a clean concrete

hardstanding. Each day’s production shall be easily identifiable and kept separate from the
next.

6 All blocks, however manufactured, are to be immediately protected from the effects of the
sun and wind by suitable moisture retaining coverings.

4.4.3 Block Dimensions

1 Block dimensions are to be measured in accordance with BS EN 772-2.

2 Blocks not exceeding 75 mm thick and blocks for use in the ground are to be solid unless
otherwise directed. All other blockwork is to be hollow.

4.4.4 Precast Concrete Bricks

1 Precast concrete bricks are to conform to the requirements of BS 6073-2.

2 Precast concrete bricks are to be manufactured by compacting concrete under high pressure
into a mould.

3 The pressure employed is to be such that a high initial strength is achieved, enabling the
brick to be removed immediately, by extrusion, from the mould.

4 The cement used should be rapid hardening Portland cement and conform to the
requirements Part 3 of Section 5.

5 The aggregate used to be sand or manufactured sand.

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4.5 GLASS UNITS

4.5.1 General Requirements

1 Glazing units shall incorporate expansion-contraction thermal foam tape, sealants, flashings,
and other items necessary for complete installation.

4.5.2 Submittals

1 The Contractor shall submit assembly instructions and installation drawings as required to
indicate methods on construction, location and spacing of anchorage, joinery, finishes, sizes,
shape, thickness of all materials and relationship to the adjoining work.

4.5.3 Material Storage and Handling

1 Material shall be stored in a dry place, off the ground, where temperature will not exceed 32
ºC handle material to prevent damage to finished surfaces. Do not install scratched or
damaged components.

2 After installation, finished surfaces shall be protected from damage caused by ensuing work.

4.5.4 Laying

1 The Contractor shall verify all applicable field dimensions and adjust as necessary to
accommodate the glazed wall.

2 The glass block grid system for the wall shall be assembled and sealed in accordance with
instructions furnished by the manufacturer.

3 The assembled glass block grid system frame shall be placed into a properly prepared and
sized rough opening and adjust until plumb and level. The grid system shall be screwed or
nailed into place utilising all predrilled holes in the nailing flange.

4 A foam tape gasket shall be adhered to each of the glass blocks according to instructions
furnished by manufacturer of the glass block grid system. The glass blocks shall be carefully
inserted into the grid system from the exterior side of the wall so that each block is pressed
against the T-Bar and the foam tape does not roll back.

5 Sealant to completely fill the channel shall be applied around each glass block and wipe
flush with the surface. The sealant shall be applied to the exterior frame corners according
to instruction furnished by the grid system manufacturer.

6 All exposed surfaces of the glass block grid system shall be cleaned with a clean, soft cloth
and mild hand soap using gentle rubbing action. Abrasive or solvent-type cleaner, detergents
or paint removers shall not be used.

7 All labels shall be removed from the glass blocks and cleaned with a soft cloth and water.
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4.6 GYPSUM UNITS

4.6.1 General Requirements

1 Blocks for claustra walls are to be manufactured and built generally in accordance with the
preceding clauses for blockwork, except where otherwise noted below.

2 Blocks may be constructed of either

(a) white gypsum plaster
(b) concrete
(c) white concrete using white Portland cement and white aggregates, as described in the
relevant provisions of Section 5, Concrete, or as described in the Project
Documentation.

3 All blocks are to be finished with a fine finish to an approved ornamental pattern and are to
be 100 m thick unless otherwise noted with slots in ends of blocks to receive reinforcement.

4 Claustra walls should be built with vertical straight joints reinforced with 12 mm mild steel
reinforcing bars vertically at each straight joint pinned to structure at each end and
surrounded solid with mortar.

5 Blocks are to be bedded in a mixture of white cement and sand (1:4) and struck pointed to
approval.

4.7 STONE WORK

4.7.1 General Requirements

1 Stone work includes rough cut stone, marble, limestone, granite.

2 Stone work shall be executed by an approved specialist sub-Contractor

3 Stone should be sound and free from defects which would impair strength, durability or
appearance. Each species of stone is to be provided from a single quarry. Quarries and
fabrication plants should be available for inspection by the Engineer.

4 All stone to be of soundness (hardness and density), texture, graining colour, tone and range
matching the Engineer’s sample.

5 Dielectric separator: Bituminous paint is to be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions and shall be approved by the Engineer.

6 Cushions: Clear plastic or neoprene, 25 by 50 mm, thickness as required.

4.7.2 Anchorage Devices

1 Anchors, dowels, cramps, plug anchors, angles, relieving anchors: Fabricated of stainless
steel or non ferrous metal (e.g. bronze) complying with thickness as required to system
imposed loads but not less than 5 mm.
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2 Embedded items shall be of malleable iron castings or steel fabrications, thickness as

required to sustain imposed loads but not less than 5 mm thick products to be stainless steel
or non-ferrous. Devices embedded in concrete or masonry include the following:
(a) edge inserts with tee-shaped wedge-action slot, with askew head bolt, washer and nut
(b) dovetail anchor slots of size to receive specified anchor, filled with waterproof filler and
open face sealed
(c) adjustable insert with square nut slinging in integral track.

3 Reinforcing mesh used for anchorage shall be stainless steel.

4.7.3 Mortar

1 Mortar shall comply with the relevant provisions of Part 2 of this Section. The cement used
for stone work mortar shall be white Portland cement. The Class of mortar

2 Mortar for setting stone flooring, steps and treads shall be Class M7 mortar. The grout shall
incorporate a waterproofing additive for wet area flooring.

3 Mortar for setting all other stone shall be Class M3 mortar. The mortar shall incorporate a
waterproofing additive for wet areas and exterior stone. The mortar shall incorporate a
shrinkage-reducing accelerator diluted with water in the ratio as recommended by the
manufacturer.

4 Pointing mortar: shall be Class M5 mortar with a mineral colouring admixture as required to
match the stone. The mortar shall incorporate a waterproof additive for exterior and wet area
pointing.

4.7.4 Fabrication

1 The Contractor shall accurately cut, dress, drill, fit and finish stonework to shapes and
dimension shown on the approved Shop Drawings. Exposed plane surfaces shall be made
true in line and exposed curved surfaces true in radius. The thickness of the stone shown is
the minimum thickness.

2 For wall facings, the Contractor shall do the following:

(a) cut exposed external corners of stone as shown
(b) ease exposed external edges where shown
(c) cut all other joints and edges square and at right angles to face, and with backs
parallel to face
(d) make arises straight, sharp, true and continuous at joints
(e) cut curved stone panels true to radius as shown to produce an even, flush curved
surface.

4.7.5 Installation

1 Dovetail anchor slots, wedge type inserts, and other items requiring building in to concrete or
masonry work shall be furnished in sufficient time so as not to delay the progress of the
work. Tie inserts shall be wired into reinforcing to prevent displacement. No forced entry
anchorage device will be allowed.
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2 Stone shall be set in accordance with the approved Shop Drawings, level, plumb, square
and true with uniform joints, accurately aligned with grain running in the direction as
approved by the Engineer unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the Project Documentation.
The work shall match mock-ups.

3 Dowels, anchors and ties in shall be provided in sufficient quantity to eliminate “rattle” or
loose pieces and to ensure a rigid installation. The extent of the anchorage and installation
details shown are intended to indicate minimum requirements. In general, a minimum of one
2
anchor per 0.18 m is required, with additional anchorage provided where necessitated by
the size, thickness and setting or shape.

4 Steel backup support shall be provided for the stone work where shown on the Project
Drawings and as required to provide rigid installation. Steel support framing shall be
anchored securely to the building structure.

4.7.6 Wall Cladding

1 Relieving angles shall be set as required for the proper support of stone. Before setting, the
Contractor shall clean the stones and the backing. The stone shall be saturated with water
before setting in mortar in order to prevent total absorption of moisture from the mortar.

2 Stone shall be set with two cushions per stone in every horizontal joint, extending full depth
of the stone and to within the dimension from the face as shown. Secure with anchors,
dowels, and cramps of approved construction, as required for a rigid and secure installation.
Fill anchorage holes with accelerated setting mortar. Rigidly secure strap anchors to the
backing.

3 Flashing materials shall be repaired to their original condition where they have been
punctured by anchorage or damaged during setting.

4 Cavities shall be kept behind the facing free of mortar or other foreign material.

5 Fill and seal joints as indicated in the Project Documentation.

4.7.7 Paving and Flooring

1 The following shall be performed by the Contractor when laying paving and flooring:
(a) place reinforcing mesh in the setting bed
(b) tamp the stone into the setting bed with mallet until firmly bedded to the proper level
(c) remove stone, cover the back of the stone with wet cement and return to position on
the setting bed; before applying the wet cement, wet the back of the stone to prevent
major absorption of moisture from the cement
(d) use cushions and spacers to maintain uniform jointing and setting.

2 Joints shall be grouted with water and neat cement by buttering the edges of the stones as
they are laid. Surplus joint cement cleaned from face of the stone immediately.
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3 Where grinding is required to completely align and level joints, permit a minimum of six days
of setting time to elapse before commencing grinding. Perform grinding by wet abrasion, in
a manner as to retain the finish, to match the balance of stone paving, and so as to be free
of depressions and grind marks. The Contractor shall exercise care to avoid damage to or
soiling of adjacent work.

4.7.8 Erection Tolerances

1 The following maximum non-cumulative erection tolerances shall be complied with:

(a) variation from plumb +/- 3 mm in storey height
(b) variation from level +/- 3 mm in any bay
(c) variation in location +/- 6 mm in any bay
(d) edge alignment 1.5 mm

4.7.9 Submittals

1 Submittals shall be made in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 1, General
and the following Clauses.

2 Shop Drawings: The Contractor shall submit shop drawings of the stonework showing in
detail the layout, jointing, anchors and dowels, dimensions, sizes and locations of cut-outs,
adjoining work, etc. Each piece on the Shop Drawings is to correspond to the identification
number on the back of each stone. The Contractor shall co-ordinate all components which
are specified elsewhere (flashing, insulation) which comprise the system into this submittal.
Shop Drawings shall be co-ordinated with all related trades.

3 Samples: The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer 600 x 600 mm sample panels with
cross-joints to show the sealant materials of each type and finish of stone required. The
samples shall show the full range of colour and texture expected in the finished work. In
addition the Contractor shall submit one (1) full size sample of each type and finish, falling in
the average colour and texture range. The Engineer’s review and approval of the sample is
to be for colour, texture and pattern only. Compliance with all other requirements is the
exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

4.7.10 Visual Mock-ups

1 Following the approval of the samples, the Contractor shall construct mock-ups for approval
by the Engineer prior to installation. Mock-ups to be provided shall be as follows:
(a) wall facing: assembled to simulate the final condition, direction of graining, and
indicating joint conditions, use of spacers, shims, anchorage, relieving angles,
supports, and all other features of the final work
(b) flooring: samples of flooring/skirting, etc, of each type of stone work specified is to
consist of a full pattern and be complete with all anchors, bedding, jointing, sealers,
etc., in accordance with approved shop drawings
(c) provide mock-up for any other stonework as shown on the drawings and as required
by the Engineer.
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4.8 CAST STONE

4.8.1 General Requirements

1 The requirements for manufactured stone for vertical applications and for trim, including
copings and sills shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1217 or ASTM C1364 and
reconstructed masonry shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS EN 771-5.

2 Cast stone work is to be executed by an approved specialist subcontractor.

3 All cast stone is to be sound and free from defects which would impair strength, durability or
appearance. Each type of stone is to be supplied from the same quarry. Quarries and
fabrication plants are to be available for inspection by the Engineer.

4 Joint sealing compounds used with stone will conform to Section 24, Part 15.

4.8.2 Submittals

1 Samples: The Contractor shall supply cast stone sample panels, size 200 x 200 x 300 mm,
for each colour and finish of stone for approval by the Engineer.

2 Shop Drawings: The Contractor shall provide drawings of cast stone work showing
anchorages for the approval of the Engineer.

3 Certificates: The Contractor shall provide certification documentation as necessary,

describing in detail testing laboratory facilities and qualifications of its principals and key
personnel. The Contractor shall also provide certification that the cast stone meets
requirements of the Project Documentation.

4.8.3 Product Delivery, Storage and Handling

1 Cast stone shall be cured for a minimum of 30 days before delivery. Each unit is to have the
date of manufacture impressed in the back of the stone.

2 Cast stone shall be stored under waterproof covers on boarding clear of the ground and shall
be protected from handling damage, dirt, stain, water and wind.

4.8.4 Anchorage Devices

1 Coping stones shall be anchored to the masonry with no less than two dowels to each stone.
Dowels may be either 8 mm stainless steel pipe 75 mm long or 12 mm diameter stainless
steel bars 75 mm long.

2 Course stones shall be anchored to the backing with one metal anchor for each 600 mm in
length. Each stone shall have not less than two anchors. Anchors are to be stainless steel 4
mm x 30 mm with the end in the stone turned down 25 mm and other end turned up to 50
mm

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