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AS 2699.1:2020

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Built-in components for masonry construction – Wall ties

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AS 2020-06-12 49
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This Standard specifies requirements for wall ties for use in tying together the leaves of cavity masonry walls, masonry veneer walls and loadbearing frames, and masonry veneer walls against a strong backing wall.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for wall ties for use in tying together ā€”
(a) the leaves of cavity masonry walls;
(b) masonry veneer walls and loadbearing frames; and
(c) masonry veneer walls against a strong backing wall.
This Standard applies to wall ties used in masonry described in AS 3700, AS 4773.1, and AS 4773.2, including those used in thin-jointed masonry [for example, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blockwork].
NOTE 1 Type B wall ties are not used in this Standard. For Type B wall ties, refer to AS/NZS 2699.1:2000, which provides definitions, embedment, movement and tolerance requirements, marking, and methods of testing.
NOTE 2 AS 2699.2 specifies the durability performance and test procedures for structural performance of connectors and accessories used in masonry construction.
NOTE 3 AS 2699.3 specifies the requirements for durability of lintels and shelf angles.
NOTE 4 This Standard gives categories of wall ties, and classifies wall ties by mean strength and durability.
NOTE 5 The durability classifications employed in this Standard are compatible with the environments specified in ISO 9223, AS 4312ā€”2008, AS 3700, AS 4773.1 and AS 4773.2.
NOTE 6 Design and installation of wall ties are specified in AS 3700 and AS 4773.1 (design) and AS 4773.2 (construction).

AS 2699.1:2020
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