SIST EN 1052-5:2005

Methods of test for masonry - Part 5: Determination of bond strength by the bond wrench method

This document specifies a method for determining the bond strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a bond wrench.
Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing equipment, machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.

Prüfverfahren für Mauerwerk - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Biegehaftzugfestigkeit

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Biegehaftzugfestigkeit von horizontalen Lagerfugen in Mauerwerk fest.
Es enthält Anleitungen für die Herstellung der Prüfkörper, die vor der Prüfung erforderliche Konditionierung, die Prüfeinrichtung, die Prüfmaschine, das Prüfverfahren, das Berechnungsverfahren und den Inhalt des Prüfberichtes.

Méthodes d'essai de la maçonnerie - Partie 5 : Détermination de la résistance a la rupture d'un joint de muret selon la méthode du moment de flexion en tete de muret

La présente Norme européenne décrit une méthode de détermination de la résistance a la rupture de joints d'assises horizontaux dans la maçonnerie par application d'un moment de flexion en tete du muret.
Des indications sont données sur la préparation des corps d'épreuve, le conditionnement nécessaire avant l'essai, l'appareillage d'essai, la machine, la méthode d'essai, la méthode de calcul et le contenu du rapport d'essai.

Metode preskušanja za zidovje – 5. del. Ugotavljanje sprijemne trdnosti z metodo „bond wrench“

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2005
• ICS: 91.080.30 - Masonry
• Technical Committee: CAA - Mineral binders and masonry
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jun-2005
• Due Date: 01-Jun-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Jun-2005
• Ref Project: EN 1052-5:2005 - Methods of test for masonry - Part 5: Determination of bond strength by the bond wrench method

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 1052-5:2005
01-junij-2005
Metode preskušanja za zidovje – 5. del. Ugotavljanje sprijemne trdnosti z metodo
„bond wrench“
Methods of test for masonry - Part 5: Determination of bond strength by the bond wrench
method
Prüfverfahren für Mauerwerk - Teil 5: Bestimmung der Biegehaftzugfestigkeit
Méthodes d'essai de la maçonnerie - Partie 5 : Détermination de la résistance a la
rupture d'un joint de muret selon la méthode du moment de flexion en tete de muret
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1052-5:2005
ICS:
91.080.30 Zidane konstrukcije Masonry
SIST EN 1052-5:2005 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 1052-5:2005
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1052-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2005
ICS 91.080.30
English version
Methods of test for masonry - Part 5: Determination of bond
strength by the bond wrench method
Méthodes d'essai de la maçonnerie - Partie 5: Prüfverfahren für Mauerwerk - Teil 5: Bestimmung der
Détermination de la résistance à la rupture d'un joint de Biegehaftzugfestigkeit
muret selon la méthode du moment de flexion en tête de
muret
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worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword. 3
1 Scope. 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Principle . 4
4 Terms, definitions and symbols . 4
5 Materials. 6
6 Apparatus . 6
7 Preparation and curing of specimens. 8
8 Procedure . 9
9 Measurements and observations. 10
10 Replications. 10
11 Calculations. 10
12 Evaluation of results. 11
13 Test report . 12
Annex A (normative) Failure modes which provide a valid bond strength result. 13
Bibliography . 15

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EN 1052-5:2005 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 1052-5:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 125
"Masonry", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2005, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2005.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.


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1 Scope
This document specifies a method for determining the bond strength of horizontal bed joints in
masonry using a bond wrench.
Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the
testing equipment, machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test
report.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 772-1, Methods of test for masonry units — Part 1: Determination of compressive strength
EN 772-10, Methods of test for masonry units — Part 10: Determination of moisture content of
calcium silicate and autoclaved aerated concrete units
EN 998-2, Specification for mortar for masonry — Part 2: Masonry mortar
EN 1015-3, Methods of test for mortar for masonry — Part 3: Determination of consistence of fresh
mortar (by flow table)
EN 1015-7, Methods of test for mortar for masonry — Part 7: Determination of air content of fresh
mortar
EN 1015-11, Methods of test for mortar for masonry — Part 11: Determination of flexural and
compressive strength of hardened mortar
3 Principle
The bond strength of masonry by the bond wrench method is derived from the strength of small
masonry specimens tested to destruction. The specimen is rigidly held and a clamp is applied to the
top unit. A bending moment is applied to the clamp by a lever until the top unit is pulled from the
remainder. The characteristic value, calculated from the maximum stresses achieved by the samples
is considered to be the bond strength of the masonry.
4 Terms, definitions and symbols
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
4.1
masonry
assemblage of masonry units laid in a specified pattern and jointed together with mortar
4.2
bond strength
strength of a masonry specimen when subjected to a locally applied normal force and bending
moment so as to remove a single unit from the specimen
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4.3
hydraulic cement mortar
mortar with cement or cement and air-lime as the binder where the mass of air lime does not exceed
50 % of the total binder mass
4.4
lime based mortar
mortar with cement and air-lime as the binder where the mass of cement does not exceed 50 % of the
total binder mass
4.5
air-lime
limes mainly consisting of calcium oxcide or hydroxide which slowly harden in air by reacting with
atmospheric carbon dioxide. Generally they do not harden under water as they have no hydraulic
properties
4.6 Symbols
e distance from the applied load to the tension face of the specimen in mm
1
e
distance from the centre of gravity of the lever and upper clamp from the tension face
2
of the specimen in mm
W weight of masonry unit pulled of the specimen and any adherent mortar in N
F applied load in N
1
F
weight of the bond wrench in N
2
2
f individual bond strength in N/mm
wi
2
f
mean bond strength in N/mm
w
2
f characteristic bond strength in N/mm
wk
d
mean depth of the specimen in mm
b mean width of the bed joint tested in mm
Y logarithm of the individual bond strength (f )
i wi
3
Z section modulus of the projected plan area of the failure surface in mm
n
number of individual values
s standard deviation of the logarithmic values
k numerical factor
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5 Materials
5.1 Masonry units
5.1.1 Conditioning of the units
Record the method of conditioning the masonry units prior to laying. Measure the moisture content by
mass of autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium silicate units in accordance with EN 772-10. For
other types of masonry unit, record the method of conditioning the units prior to laying. Record the
age of non-autoclaved concrete units at the time of testing the masonry specimens.
5.1.2 Testing
Determine the compressive strength of a sample of masonry units, using the test method given in
EN 772-1. For non-autoclaved concrete units determine the compressive strength at the time of
testing the masonry specimens.
5.2 Mortar
The mortar, its mixing procedure and its flow value shall conform to the requirements of EN 998-2,
unless otherwise specified, and these shall be reported in the test report.
Take representative samples of fresh mortar from the mason’s board to make mortar prism
specimens, to determine the flow value in accordance with EN 1015-3 and to determine the air
content in accordance with EN 1015-7. Determine the mean compressive strength at the time of
testing the masonry specimens in accordance with EN 1015-11.
6 Apparatus
A support frame and clamp which holds in place the unit beneath the top bed joint of the stack bonded
specimen without applying any significant bending moment to any lower units.
A lever which has a clamp at one end which can be applied to the top unit of the stack bonded
specimen. The lever arm should be at least 1 m in length. The tensile stress applied to a specimen
2
due to the weight of the lever and clamp should
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