Technical Specifications - UNDP
Technical Specifications - UNDP
Technical Specifications - UNDP
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3- No cutting or drilling will be permitted on exposed surfaces .<br />
4 MORTAR MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES<br />
Cement<br />
1- Cement for Setting Mortar: Non – Staining Portland Cement conforming to ASTM CI50, Type I except<br />
containing not more 0.03% water soluble alkali. Turkish cement will not be permitted.<br />
2- Cement for Pointing Mortar: Non-staining white Portland Cement conforming to ASTM CI50.<br />
Grey nonfattening cement may be used for pointing mortar if the colour of pointing mortar, as selected by<br />
the Supervising Engineer, does not require white Portland Cement.<br />
Water<br />
Water shall be potable, clean and fresh from public water system .<br />
Sand<br />
Well graded non-staining masonry sand conforming to ASTM C1 44. Use white Silica sand pointing<br />
mortar. No other Sand shall be permitted for mortar or grout unless otherwise tested and approved by the<br />
Engineer.<br />
Lime<br />
Approved brand of plastic hydrated, such as New England 4x, conforming to ASTM C207, Type "S"<br />
Integral Waterproofing<br />
Integral liquid waterproofed for concrete and mortar , manufactured by an approved manufacturer and<br />
conforming to ASTM C494 .<br />
Integral Color<br />
Super permanent, manufactured by an approved manufacturer and conforming to BS 1014 .<br />
Mortar Plasticiser<br />
As manufactured by an approved manufacturer and conforming to BS 4887 .<br />
5 STONE ANCHORAGE – MATERIALS<br />
General<br />
All stone anchorage in contact with stone shall be fabricated from approved galvanized steel.<br />
Gravity anchors<br />
Wherever possible and appropriate stone shall be supported by gravity anchors . The Type location and<br />
number of gravity anchors. shall be determined by calculations , recommended practices of the BST .<br />
Lateral Anchors<br />
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