BRE - Measuring the compressive strength of masonry materials: the screw pull-out test
| Organization: | BRE |
| Publication Date: | 1 March 1997 |
| Page Count: | 5 |
scope:
The compressive strength of masonry materials can be assessed by a test developed by BRE. It can be used on mortar and some masonry units with strengths up to 7 N/mm2. This Digest explains the screw pull-out test: its technical background, its calibration and the interpretation of results. 4 pages.