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11. STM C-476 Masonry grout Saudi Aramco Company General Use
1. CMU Masonry Work.
1.1 What is CMU & Masonry.
1.2 Types of CMU.
1.3 Part’s of the CMU .
1.4 Hollow and Solid Concrete blocks
1.5 Why we use CMU masonry in construction.
1.6 Types of CMU Bonds.
1.7 Quality Requirements for the CMU Materials
4.4.5 Cleaning
5. Cement based Non-shrink grout
5.5.1 What is cement based non-shrink grout.
5.5.2 Quality requirements for the cement based non-shrink grout.
5.5.2.1 Storage
5.5.2.2 Mixing
5.5.2.3 Placement
6, Peocedure and methodology for the installation of CMU.
WHAT IS MASONRY?
• Any building material made of stone.
• Used for Wall construction.
Structural Load Bearing – Used for Exterior walls. (Hollow and Solid)
Non Structural / Non Load bearing – Used for interior walls. (Hollow and solid)
Core
Stretcher
Header
Web
Low Maintenance
Fire resistance
Economical
Environmental friendly
(13.1MPA) and at least 1700 PSI for one unit. (IBC 2009 Sec.2103.1 / ASTM C90 Table 2)
2. OPC Type-1 (ASTM C150) Cement shall be used for the CMU casting.
3. Type-V cement shall be used in the area which may be effect by sulfates and weathering.
4. The mixing water shall have total dissolved solid 500PPM and PH value of water used in making
2. Mortar cement
3. Lime
5. Ladder mash
6. GI wall ties
8. Sand
1. Type M:
Type M is used for the structural reinforced masonry walls and floor’s and the 28 days compressive strength
for the Type M mortar is 17.2 MPA (2500 PSI).
3. Type N:
Type N is used for interior masonry mortar construction and the 28 days compressive strength for the Type
N mortar is 5.2 MPA (800 PSI).
Factory dry-blended Cementious materials of grout delivered to the job site shall be mixed in a
mechanical mixer for a minimum 5 minute with sufficient water to achieve the desired consistency
and should follow the approved manufacture data sheet.
Grout shall not be used when it has begun to set, or if more than 1 ½ hours has elapsed after initial
time.
The grout shall be mixed to a slump of 200 to 280 mm at the time of placement.
5.5.2.3 Placement :
Prior to placing grout, inspect and clean grout spaces. Remove dust, dirt, mortar dropping, loose
pieces of masonry and other foreign material from the grout spaces.
Place grout by pumping or pouring from large or small buckets.
Stop placements of grout approximately 38 mm below the top of the last course when work is to be
stopped for a period of 45 minutes or longer.
Grout should be of a fluid consistency, in such a manner that the constituent parts of the grout will not
separate when grout is placed.
Ensure that all reinforcement and masonry accessories are in place, and securely positioned prior to
placing of grout. Vertical reinforcing should be held in position at the top, bottom and at intervals not
farther apart.
Place grout for each pour continuously and consolidate immediately, pouring should not be
interrupted for more than 1 hour.
Saudi Aramco Company general use
1. Prior to laying of concrete masonry block, roughen and clean concrete surfaces. The surveyor will
mark all masonry wall lines as per IFC drawings.
2. The civil engineer will verify all lines and submit request for inspection of line marking and surface
preparation to QC inspector and approval for the Royal commission.
3. Do not wet the concrete masonry unit prior to laying.
4. Do not use calcium chloride in the mortar and grout.
5. Potable water will be used for grout and mortar mix.
6. Before placing metal masonry accessories, remove loose rust, dirt and other coating.
7. Build masonry to accommodate the other trades of work, Build chases and recesses as shown or
required for the work of other trades. Provide not less than 200 mm of masonry between chase or
recess and jamb of openings, and between adjacent chases and recesses.
8. Leave opening in masonry as required for the subsequent installation of equipment's and services.
Make opening in designated locations and in exact size required and completed masonry work after
installation of equipment's such as metal lintel beams matching adjoining masonry.
9. Provide lintels for all openings.
10. Where cutting is required use power saw to provide clean, sharp and unchipped edges. Do not use
wet cutting techniques with concrete unit masonry.
11. Lay exposed masonry in the bond pattern shown or, if not shown; lay in running bond with vertical joint
in each course centered on units in coursed above and below. Lay concealed masonry with all units
in a Wythe bonded by lapping not less than 50 mm. Bond and interlock each course of each Wythe
at corners. Do not use units with less than 100 mm horizontal face dimensions at corners or jambs.
8. Protect horizontal masonry elements from mortar dropping.
9. Cover or shade masonry units and mortar material and use cool water for mortar whenever ambient
temperature is hot and should follow the project specification.
10. Cover tops of the masonry elements with water proof sheet material whenever masonry work is not
underway.
11. All marked line must be visible prior to masonry block installation.
12. Roughen the concrete surfaces and clean prior to masonry block installation.
13. Dampen the concrete surfaces and lay the first course of masonry block with bed mortar.
14. Perform all grouting by means of low lift or high lift techniques. For low lift technique lift shall not
exceed 1.2 m in Hight. For high lift technique total wall Hight shall not exceed 3.7m, leave 38mm empty
from top most side of block for construction joint.
15. For the vertical reinforcement grade 60 12mm diameter FBE coated rebar shall be placed at 800mm
Center to center.
16. For horizontal reinforcement provide 3.8mm ladder mash at every 2 courses and following as per
drawing.