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Digest 360 Testing bond strength of masonry
Publication Year
1991
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Covers the technical background, the calibration and the interpretation of results for bond wrenches. It features the use of the BRENCH but the principles and methods described are relevant also to standard bond wrenches available on the market. The BRENCH is a BRE development of the bond wrench, an in-situ tool for testing the bond of masonry units (bricks and blocks) to mortar. It is a powerful tool, used for investigating suspect masonry, for quality control of new work and for laboratory investigation of bond. It is complementary to, but more versatile than, the British Standard Wallette method.
Document History
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Publisher Information
BRE
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