Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes
Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes
Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes
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Bed-joint Rein<strong>for</strong>cement<br />
•Used Used in:<br />
–Areas Areas <strong>of</strong> high stress e.g. openings<br />
–First First two courses <strong>of</strong> a wall supported by a<br />
floor which is subject to deflection<br />
•Adequate Adequate length to<br />
distribute stresses<br />
•Use Use masonry grade<br />
rein<strong>for</strong>cement<br />
•Dissimilar Dissimilar materials<br />
Adequate length to distribute stresses to nearby<br />
movement joints. Or into adjacent areas <strong>of</strong> blockwork,<br />
extending 600mm each side <strong>of</strong> the opening.<br />
Masonry grade rein<strong>for</strong>cement should be used in all cases,<br />
plastering grade types are NOT suitable (eg Expamet).<br />
If dissimilar materials bear onto Celcon blocks (floor<br />
units, precast concrete beams, lintels), a slip plane should<br />
be provided at the bearing eg DPC material<br />
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