<p>1. all non-load bearing type concrete blocks shall have a limit weight<br />
not to exceed 60 pcf for load bearing type concrete blocks. to<br />
minimum compressive strength of 6.90 mpa (1000 psi) shall be developed.</p> <p>2. provide 1-∅16 extra vertical bars @ corners, intersection, end of walls<br />
and each side of openings as shown.</p> <p>3. lintel beams or lintel blocks shall bear @ least 8 inches (200mm)<br />
on each side of masonry wall openings.</p> <p>4. chb wall reinforcements shall be as follows.</p> <p> wall thickness vertical reinforcements horizontal reinforcements<br />
8 "(200mm) ∅ 12 @ 400mm ∅ 10 @ 600mm<br />
6 "(150mm) ∅ 10 @ 400mm ∅ 10 @ 600mm<br />
4 "(100mm) ∅ 10 @ 400mm ∅ 10 @ 600mm</p> <p>5. block wall reinforcing bars shall lapped a minimum of 30 bar diameters where<br />
spliced, horizontal / vertical dowels from footings, columns / walls on bars shall be extend<br />
into the block wall a minimum of 30 bar diameter on a minimum of 400mm. w / c<br />
even is longer and dowels to match vertical reinforcement of wall.<br />
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6. all cells containing reinforcing bars or inserts shall be solely filled w /<br />
concrete grout (refer to specification)<br />
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