Data Sheets 12 Aggregate concrete blocks: a guide to movement control (2012 revision)
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The main movement in concrete masonry as it dries to equilibrium moisture content and the concrete carbonates is shrinkage. Gives guidance on how to accommodate such movements based on rules of thumb, which are also outlined in the data sheet.
Document History
Supersedes the 2003 edition. Revised 2012.
Publisher Information
Concrete Block Association
In 1999, the Concrete Block Association replaced the Aggregate Concrete Block Association as the trade body for manufacturers of aggregate concrete building block in Great Britain. The CBA publish data sheets and technical guidance on many typical block applications.
The Old Rectory
Main Street
Glenfield
CBA
UK
Website: www.cba-blocks.org.uk
Email: masonry@mineralproducts.org
Tel: 0116 2325165
