Data Sheets 12 Aggregate concrete blocks: a guide to movement control
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance for shrinkage, a common factor in drying concrete masonry reaching equilibrium moisture content and concrete carbonates. Looks at typical movement joint spacing, panels, position of movement joints, bedjoint reinforcement, and deflection.
Document History
First published 2003, updated 2012 and November 2017.
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.
