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7. ASTM-C143 Slump
WHAT IS MASONRY?
• Any building material made of stone.
• Used for Wall construction.
Structural Load Bearing – Used for Exterior walls. (Hollow and Solid)
Non Structural / Non Load bearing – Used for interior walls. (Hollow and solid)
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Highly Durable
Low Maintenance
Fire resistance
Economical
Environmental friendly
1700 PSI for one unit. (IBC 2009 Sec.2103.1 / ASTM C90 Table 2)
2. OPC Type-1 (ASTM C150) Cement shall be used for the CMU casting.
3. Type-V cement shall be used in the area which may be effect by sulfates and weathering.
4. The mixing water shall have total dissolved solid 500PPM and PH value of water used in making concrete for the CMU
2. Mortar cement
3. Lime
5. Ladder mash
6. GI wall ties
8. Sand
9. Water
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3.0 TYPES OF EQUIPMENT'S USED IN CMU MASONRY
WORK
1. Nail Gun
2. Table Grinder or block cutting
3. Scaffolding platform
4. Trowels and hand tools
5. Mortar and grout mixing machine
6. Wheel borrow
7. Masonry saw
8. 3m Long aluminum straight edge
9. Spirit level
10. Water level
11. Measuring tape
12. Plumb bob
13. Line dory
14. Calibrated survey equipment's
1. Type M:
Type M is used for the structural reinforced masonry walls and floor’s and the 28 days compressive strength for the Type M
mortar is 17.2 MPA (2500 PSI).
3. Type N:
Type N is used for interior masonry mortar construction and the 28 days compressive strength for the Type N mortar is 5.2
MPA (800 PSI).
Factory dry-blended Cementious materials of grout delivered to the job site shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer for a
minimum 5 minute with sufficient water to achieve the desired consistency and should follow the approved manufacture
data sheet.
Grout shall not be used when it has begun to set, or if more than 1 ½ hours has elapsed after initial time.
5.5.2.3 Placement :
Prior to placing grout, inspect and clean grout spaces. Remove dust, dirt, mortar dropping, loose pieces of masonry and
other foreign material from the grout spaces.
Place grout by pumping or pouring from large or small buckets.
Stop placements of grout approximately 25 mm below the top of the last course when work is to be stopped for a period of
45 minutes or longer.
Grout should be of a fluid consistency, in such a manner that the constituent parts of the grout will not separate when grout
is placed.
Ensure that all reinforcement and masonry accessories are in place, and securely positioned prior to placing of grout.
Vertical reinforcing should be held in position at the top, bottom and at intervals not farther apart.
Place grout for each pour continuously and consolidate immediately, pouring should not be interrupted for more than 1
hour.