Abstract
The quality of the pointing in recent brickwork is, at least in The Netherlands, often unsatisfactory. In the author's view an important cause may be that architects seem to be only interested in the aesthetic aspects of the pointing. Another significant reason may be, however, that until recently there was no effective method of measuring the quality of the work done. TNO Building and Construction Research (TNO-IBBC up to 1991) modified the Schmidt pendulum hammer P for plaster and aerated concrete. It can now be used by anyone in the building trade to measure the hardness of pointing in masonry— simply, quickly and reproducibly. The results are so good that the new measuring methodology deserves to be standardized. In anticipation of this a provisional classification is proposed based on several years' experience. The results of both laboratory investigation and practical work are presented.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
