AS/NZS 4456:2003 PDF Download

AS/NZS 4456:2003 is a standard that focuses on providing methods of testing for masonry units, segmental pavers, and flags. It begins with a general introduction followed by 19 specific test methods.

The standard covers a wide range of tests including sampling, mean and standard deviation calculations, and determining various properties of the materials being tested. These properties include dimensions, compressive strength, breaking load, potential to effloresce, core percentage and material thickness, moisture content and dry density, abrasion resistance, resistance to salt attack, expansion and contraction, pitting due to salt attack and lime particles, water absorption properties, lateral modulus of rupture, permeability to water, rate of absorption, and tensile strength.