scope:

Provides the necessary Principles and Application Rules for masonry to be designed and constructed satisfactorily in order to comply with the design assumptions of the other Parts of Eurocode 6. Except for the items as given in 1.1.(3)P, it deals with ordinary aspects of masonry design and construction including: - the selection of materials; - methods of combining masonry materials and of incorporating other materials required to give functional performance; - factors affecting the performance and durability of masonry; -resistance of buildings to moisture penetration; - storage, preparation and use of materials on site; - the erection of walls and the connection of walls to walls and to other elements of structure; - protective procedures during construction.