BS EN 771-3:2011 Specification for masonry units. Aggregate concrete masonry units (dense and light-weight aggregates) (+A1:2015)

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Determines the characteristics and performance requirements of aggregate concrete masonry units made from dense and lightweight aggregates or a combination of both. These can be used in common, facing or exposed masonry in load bearing or non load bearing building and civil engineering applications, they are suitable for all forms of walling, (such as single leaf, external leaf to chimneys, cavity wall, partitions, retaining, and basement). The main advantages of using these units are for fire protection, thermal insulation, sound insulation and sound absorption. Additionally includes concrete masonry units of an overall non rectangular parallelepiped shape, specially shaped and accessory units.

Document History

Supersedes BS EN 771-3:2011. This standard is a hEN. This is a harmonized European Standard and fully takes into account the requirements of the European Commission mandate M116, Masonry and related products. Amendment dated 31 March 2016 - Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2015. National Foreword and National Annex NA also updated.

ISBN

9780580794957

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