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