Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry - Determination of the initial shear strength between the prefabricated part of a composite lintel and the masonry above it has-corrigendum BS EN ISO 11553-1:2008 supersedes

BS EN ISO 11553-1:2008 supersedes BS EN ISO 11553-1:2005 which is withdrawn

The test methods for testing these characteristics

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Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry - Determination of the initial shear strength between the prefabricated part of a composite lintel and the masonry above it has-corrigendum BS EN ISO 11553-1:2008 supersedes1 Scope This European Standard specifies a method for determining the in plane initial shear strength of the horizontal bed joint between the prefabricated part of a composite lintel and the masonry above it, using a specimen tested in shear. Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report. The method