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Measuring the compressive strength of masonry materials: the screw pull-out test<br>(DG 421) <b>DOWNLOAD</b>

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by BRE (01-Mar-1997)

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THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.


The compressive strength of masonry materials can be assessed by a test developed by BRE. It can be used on mortar and some masonry units with strengths up to 7 N/mm2. This Digest explains the screw pull-out test: its technical background, its calibration and the interpretation of results. 4 pages.

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