Concrete and concrete products (ICS:91.100.30); Concrete and concrete products (ICS 91.100.30)

Concrete masonry units - Compulsory requirements (8 page(s), in English

This standard applies to concrete masonry units used in the construction industry. Included are compulsory requirements for surface finish, face shell thickness, web thickness, oven dry density, maximum water absorption, compressive strength and marking.

The standard applies to concrete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water and mineral aggregates. This standard also outlines the mechanism to demonstrate compliance to these requirements and includes measures to be taken in the event of non-compliance.