SR258 Critical properties of mortar for good seismic performance of brick veneer (2011)
- Abbreviation
- SR258
- Valid from
- 1/01/2011
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Author
- S. J. Thurston
- Information type
- Study report,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
In this project, mortar compression strength and the mortar-to-brick bond strength were measured using both mortar taken from building sites and laboratory mixes (but made under site conditions to a desired workability by an experienced masonry tradesman). The strength of a bond between brick tie and mortar was also measured in the laboratory. The laboratory mixes were designed to cover the range of mortar being used on New Zealand sites.