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The following design information is based on Australian Standard AS3700: 2001 Masonry Structures. Reference
to Clauses and Formulae are those used in AS3700. This information is provided as a guide only to the processes
involved in designing masonry. All masonry should be designed by a suitably qualified structural engineer.
Robustness
AS3700, Clause 4.6.1 requires walls to have an adequate degree of Robustness. Robustness is a minimum
design requirement, and may be overridden by fire, wind, snow, earthquake or live and dead load requirements.
In robustness calculations (AS3700 Clause 4.6.2), there are height, length, and panel action formulae. By reworking
the standard formulae and inserting known data, it is possible to determine whether a chosen design and Boral brick
will provide adequate robustness, as in the tables below and the charts on pages 1.202 to 1.204.
Table 1. Maximum Height of Isolated Piers
Pier Thickness (mm)
230 x 230
3.105
350 x 350
4.725
90
0.54
2.43
3.24
110
0.66
2.97
3.96
150
0.90
4.05
5.40
230
1.38
6.21
8.28
Table 3. Maximum Wall Length where One or Both Ends are Laterally Restrained
Maximum Wall Length (m)
Wall Thickness (mm)
90
1.08
3.24
110
1.32
3.96
150
1.80
5.40
230
2.76
8.28
In the situation depicted in Table 3 above, height is not limited although length is. This typically applies to lift
shafts and stairwells. Control joints and openings greater than one fifth of the wall height are treated as free
ends unless specific measures are taken to provide adequate lateral support.
Where wall lengths exceed those in Table 3 above, AS 3700 Equation 4.6.2 (4) must be used to determine the maximum
height for a wall of the required length. Should the initial choice of product not provide a suitable solution, then a thicker
Boral brick or increased masonry width or extra restraints should be evaluated. t
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Robustness (continued)
How to Use the Boral Robustness Graphs
These charts determine the minimum brick thickness for a known wall height, length and restraint criteria.
WALL
HEIGHT
(m)
230mm
5
150mm
110x110mm
90x90mm
110mm
90mm
4
3
other end.
2. Plot the intersection of the design Wall Height
WAL L
L ENGTH
(m)
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Robustness Limits
150mm
110x110mm
110mm
90mm
(m)
H E IGH T
90x90mm
WALL
WALL
H E IGH T
(m)
150mm
6
3
2
1
0
110x110mm
5
4
90x90mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
WAL L
L ENGTH
Laterally supported
both ends and
top unsupported
(m)
WALL
Laterally supported
one end and
top unsupported
F
R
LENGTH
(m)
H E IGH T
5
4
150mm
110x110mm
90x90mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
WAL L
(m)
H E IGH T
WAL L
F
R
(m)
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110x110mm
90x90mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
WAL L
L ENGTH
6
(m)
WALL
LENGTH
(m)
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Robustness Limits
8
7
230mm
5
150mm
110x110mm
90x90mm
110mm
90mm
4
3
2
1
H E IGH T
(m)
WALL
WALL
H E IGH T
(m)
150mm
110x110mm
5
90x90mm
110mm
90mm
3
2
1
WAL L
L ENGTH
6
(m)
WALL
LENGTH
(m)
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Masonry Strength
Masonry Strength is defined as resistance to load per unit area. It must be remembered that thicker masonry will
support more load than thinner masonry of the same strength.
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Durability of Masonry
AS3700 requires masonry to be designed to continue functioning satisfactorily throughout its design life without
undue maintenance. That is, all masonry materials, including bricks, mortar and all built-in components, must be
sufficiently durable for the exposure classification of the site (see AS3700 Appendix E). Masonry designed to
meet the requirements of AS3700 Section 5, is deemed to comply with the durability requirements and Table 5.1
defines the durability requirements for bricks, built-in components and mortar in different environments.
Salt attack is the most common durability problem. In the form of a solution, salt can be absorbed into masonry.
As the water evaporates, the salt is drawn towards the outside face. The evaporating water leaves the solution
super-saturated so salt crystals begin to form. The salt crystals grow in the pores just below the surface and
depending on the texture of the brick, the amount of salt, the rate of drying and the temperature, the salt may
fill the pores, exerting very high pressures on the matrix. The energy in the constrained salt crystal increases and
if sufficient pops a piece of the outer surface off and salt attack has begun.
Boral bricks graded General Purpose (GP) are suitable for use in all walls, excluding external walls in severe
marine environments or in all walls in contact with aggressive soils and environments.
Boral bricks graded Exposure Grade (EXP) are suitable for use in all walls including external walls exposed to
severe marine environments, i.e. up to 1 km from a surf coast or up to 100 m from a non surf coast or walls in
contact with aggressive soils and environments. The distances are specified from mean high water mark.
Walls below damp proof course often require greater durability, even if they are well away from the coast, as
they may be subjected to saline, acidic or alkaline soils. If unsure of the corrosive nature of the site, an
inexpensive total soluble salt content test for soil is available in most areas. Remember it is the designers
responsibility to specify the appropriate durability grade of bricks, mortar and built-in components and it is the
builders responsibility to order bricks, etc. of appropriate durability grade specified by the designer. Brick
manufacturers cannot take any responsibility in this decision as they are not aware of the design requirements
of each site. t
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Brick Ties
In brick veneer construction, ties are used to pass all the lateral out-of-plane loads and forces (such as from wind)
to the structural backing. In cavity brick construction ties either pass the lateral out-of-plane loads and forces to
the stronger leaf or share them between the leaves.
The design of ties in masonry for structural purposes must comply with AS3700 Clause 7.7 for veneer or Clause
7.8 for cavity construction. For small buildings the tie requirements are covered in AS3700 Clause 12.3.4 for brick
veneer construction and Clause 12.3.3.2 for cavity brick construction.
Type A ties are those that have no specific seismic design characteristics. It is difficult to find brick ties other
than Type A in Australia. Ties are available in heavy, medium and light duty in galvanised steel, stainless steel
and plastic. Plastic ties are usually reserved for acoustic applications. Stainless steel ties are used in situations
requiring exposure grade materials or very long life. Galvanised steel ties are those most commonly used.
The Newcastle (NSW) earthquake which occurred in 1989 showed masonry survived well except where the ties
were deficient. Problems found included:
loose ties;
Ties are required to meet the durability requirement of the site for the design life of the building. Should the
design life of the building be exceeded and the ties begin to fail, they can be replaced with remedial ties but this
is a very expensive process and as ties are hidden it is unlikely they will be seen until a catastrophic failure
occurs. As sustainability considerations become more important, the life of buildings is likely to be extended.
Properly maintained, brick buildings may last for centuries. It should be remembered that stainless steel brick
ties offer a longer service life and, although more expensive as a proportion of the overall building cost, the
difference is trivial.
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Expansion Joints
Expansion and contraction must be allowed for in masonry design by inserting control joints at spacings designed
to suit the magnitude of the movement.
Clay products expand permanently over time. This is the opposite of cement-based products, which permanently
shrink. For this reason it is unwise to use clay and concrete units in the same band in a wall. If clay bricks are
used in concrete framed buildings, control joint spacing and workmanship are critical, as the bricks will expand
as the concrete frame shrinks.
The magnitude of thermal changes varies from brick to brick depending on the many factors, however, allowing
0.008 mm/m/C is usually recommended. Expansion and contraction from wetting and drying of clay bricks is less
than for concrete and calcium silicate products and usually can be ignored in brick masonry design.
AS3700, Clause 4.8 requires expansion joints to be spaced to limit panel movement so that movement from both
sides closes joints by less than 15 mm and joints are at least 5 mm wide when closed. This means the gap, when
constructed, should be 20-25 mm. However, in most buildings articulation joints are used and these are closer
than required for expansion making separate expansion joints unnecessary.
Articulation Joints
Articulation joints are vertical gaps that allow for minor footing movements, to prevent distress or significant
wall cracking. Articulation joints provide the flexibility needed when building on reactive clay soils and usually
are not required for masonry on stable sites (classified according to AS2870). Spacing of articulation joints
depends on the site classification and the slab or footing design, but where used must be placed no closer than
0.5 metres and no further than 3 metres from all corners. The width of articulation joints depends on the height
of the masonry: 10 mm for masonry up to 3 metres and 15 mm for masonry up to 6 metres high. t
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principles
of
control
joint
Articulation
joint
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1.211
Thermal Properties
As at 2004, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) requires energy efficiency performance for housing (BCA Vol 2).
Australia is divided into 8 climatic zones. (Sydney and Perth are in Zone 5, Adelaide and Melbourne are in Zone
6, Brisbane is in Zone 2 and Canberra is in Zone 7). The zones and Local Government boundaries are detailed on
a map, which is available from the Australian Building Codes Board (www.abcb.gov.au) but the Local Council
should be able to provide the information where there is any doubt.
The BCA set the minimum energy efficiency requirement of 3.5 stars for Zones 1-3 and 4 stars for Zones 4-8. While
the BCA sets these minimum requirements, State governments may adopt these minimums or may opt for different
requirements. Local authorities may adopt higher star ratings but may not opt for lower ratings than the State adopts.
The ABCB has indicated they are considering requiring 5 stars in line with Victoria and ACT.
Victoria requires a 5 star rating on the building fabric from July 2005 using FirstRate or NatHERS software.
Pre-July 2004, the requirement was 4 stars on the building fabric. Post July 2004, the requirement is either 5 stars
on the building fabric; or 4 stars on the building fabric plus water saving measures and a solar hot water system;
or 4 stars on the building fabric plus water saving measures and a rain water tank.
ACT requires 5 stars from ACTHERS software.
South Australia requires 4 stars from NatHERS or FirstRate software.
The NSW situation is complex. From 1 July 2004 in the Sydney Metropolitan area and 1 July 2005 eleswhere in the
State all new housing, dual occupancies and small (under 300 m2) hostel type accommodation will be required to
have a BASIX rating. From 1 February 2005 in the Sydney Metropolitan area and 1 October 2005 elsewhere in the
state this will apply to all new residential developments. From 1 July 2005 these measures apply to alterations to
residences in Sydney and from 1 October 2005 elsewhere in the State. BASIX is a comprehensive sustainability
rating software, incorporating energy and water efficiency initially with the intention of including stormwater,
transport, site ecology, waste and recycling and materials at a later date. It is a web-based system in which you
enter data about the development in boxes and the whole has to meet targets to get Development Application
approval. BASIX is aimed at achieving energy reductions of 25% (going up to 40% in July 2006) and potable water
savings of 40%.
Different star rating software can produce different ratings. To overcome this, the Australian Building Codes Board
has developed a protocol to ensure all star rating software, as nearly as practical, produces the same rating for the
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1, 2, 3 & 5
R1.4
R1.0
4&6
R1.7
R1.9
R2.8
The BCA states that brick veneer construction made with a single leaf of 110 mm wide bricks has an R value of
0.54 and must incorporate insulation to produce the values above.
Cavity clay masonry is treated differently and is deemed to satisfy wall insulation requirements if it achieves a
mass of 220 kg per square metre of wall in Zones 5 and 6 and in the ACT. In Zone 6 the masonry must be
constructed on a concrete slab in contact with the ground. In the ACT the masonry must be constructed on a
concrete slab in contact with the ground or having an insulated timber floor.
Cavity clay masonry is deemed to satisfy because heavy mass walling has a high thermal inertia (thermal lag).
Heat is slowly absorbed during the day and slowly lost during the cool night. Most thermal requirements focus
on thermal insulation, denoted as R value. When dealing with heavy mass walling and typical non-tropical
diurnal temperature cycles, R value is misleading as it assumes a steady state (constant temperature difference
across the wall) which is not the case because of the day-night temperature cycle. Cavity brick houses are well
known to have a lower temperature fluctuation than lighter weight construction and the deemed-to-satisfy
provision is in recognition of this fact.
In February 2004 the ABCB released a proposal to impose energy efficiency requirements in the BCA Volume 1
for Class 2, 3 & 4 buildings, (residential buildings other than houses). ACT currently has requirements on these
classes of building and Victoria has requirements on these classes and on Class 9c buildings. The requirements
are essentially the same as for Class 1 buildings.
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Structural Adequacy
This governs the walls height, length, thickness and restraints. Brick suppliers do not control the wall height,
length or restraints so therefore do not control Structural Adequacy.
Integrity
This is the resistance to the passage of flame or gas. To provide integrity, walls must be structurally adequate
and they must maintain insulation. Extensive fire testing of masonry has shown integrity to be closely related to
structural adequacy or insulation. AS 3700 therefore allows Integrity to be equal to the lesser of the Structural
Adequacy or the Insulation periods.
Insulation
This is resistance to the passage of heat through the wall. Insulation is a function of the thickness of the brick
as shown in Table 5, page 1.222 of this manual.
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1.215
Laterally supported
on all sides
example).
15
2.
14
HEIGHT
BETWEEN
SUPPORTS
(m)
13
12
11
10
3.
9
8
6
230mm
4.
150mm
110mm
90mm
1
0
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
(m)
12
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1.216
Laterally supported
on all sides
Laterally supported
on three sides,
one end unsupported
14
14
13
13
(m)
15
11
10
9
8
7
230mm
6
5
150mm
4
110mm
90mm
3
2
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
12
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
(m)
15
1
0
12
11
10
9
8
7
230mm
6
5
150mm
4
110mm
90mm
3
2
1
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
on three sides,
top unsupported
11
12
(m)
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
one end and bottom,
one end and top unsupported
F
S
LENGTH
14
13
13
( m )
14
S UP P ORT S
12
11
10
9
B ET W EE N
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
1
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
(m)
12
H EI GH T
( m )
S UP P ORT S
B ET W EE N
H EI GH T
15
LENGTH
12
F
S
15
11
(m)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
0
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
12
(m)
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Laterally supported
on all sides
Laterally supported
on three sides,
one end unsupported
14
14
13
13
(m)
15
12
12
11
S U POPR T S
11
9
8
7
230mm
6
5
150mm
110mm
90mm
BE T WE E N
10
10
HEIGH T
HEIGHT
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
(m)
15
9
8
7
230mm
6
5
4
150m m
110m m
90mm
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
on three sides,
top unsupported
11
12
BETWEEN
10
F
F
14
13
13
( m )
14
S UP P ORT S
12
11
10
9
B ET W EE N
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
1
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
(m)
12
H EI GH T
( m )
S UP P ORT S
B ET W EE N
H EI GH T
15
LENGTH
12
(m)
15
11
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
one end and bottom,
one end and top unsupported
F
S
LENGTH
(m)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
0
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
12
(m)
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Laterally supported
on all sides
Laterally supported
on three sides,
one end unsupported
14
14
13
13
(m)
15
11
10
9
8
7
230mm
6
5
4
150mm
110mm
90mm
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
12
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
(m)
15
1
0
12
11
10
9
8
7
230mm
6
5
4
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
on three sides,
top unsupported
11
12
(m)
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
one end and bottom,
one end and top unsupported
F
S
LENGTH
14
13
13
( m )
14
S UP P ORT S
12
11
10
9
B ET W EE N
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
1
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
(m)
12
H EI GH T
( m )
S UP P ORT S
B ET W EE N
H EI GH T
15
LENGTH
12
F
S
15
11
(m)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
0
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
12
(m)
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Laterally supported
on all sides
Laterally supported
on three sides,
one end unsupported
14
14
13
13
(m)
15
11
10
9
8
7
6
230mm
5
4
150mm
110mm
90mm
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
12
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
(m)
15
1
0
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
230mm
5
4
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
on three sides,
top unsupported
11
12
(m)
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
one end and bottom,
one end and top unsupported
F
S
LENGTH
14
13
13
( m )
14
S UP P ORT S
12
11
10
9
B ET W EE N
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
1
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
(m)
12
H EI GH T
( m )
S UP P ORT S
B ET W EE N
H EI GH T
15
LENGTH
12
F
S
15
11
(m)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
0
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
12
(m)
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1.220
Laterally supported
on all sides
Laterally supported
on three sides,
one end unsupported
14
14
13
13
(m)
15
11
10
9
8
7
6
230mm
5
4
150mm
110mm
90mm
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
12
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
BE T WE E N
SUPPORT S
(m)
15
1
0
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
230mm
5
4
150mm
110mm
90mm
2
1
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
on three sides,
top unsupported
11
12
(m)
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
Laterally supported
one end and bottom,
one end and top unsupported
F
S
LENGTH
14
13
13
( m )
14
S UP P ORT S
12
11
10
9
B ET W EE N
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
1
1
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
(m)
12
H EI GH T
( m )
S UP P ORT S
B ET W EE N
H EI GH T
15
LENGTH
12
F
S
15
11
(m)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
230mm
150mm
110mm
90mm
1
0
LENGTH
BETWEEN
10
SUPPORTS
11
12
(m)
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This figure shows the situation where there is support top and bottom but none on the sides. This applies
where there are control joints, large openings, long walls, etc. To use this graph select the desired FRL in
minutes and the height of the wall. The line above the intersection shows the brick thickness required.
Maximum Wall Heights for Structural Adequacy for any Wall Length
S
MAXIMUM
WALL
HEIGHT
(m)
6
230mm
4
150mm
3
110mm
90mm
60
FRL
F OR
90
120
STRUC TURAL
(minut e s)
180
240
ADEQUAC Y
ADV03769
1.222
90
60
90
120
240
240
220
(110/110 cavity)
240
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1.223
Walls spanning vertically may be chased vertically to full height but horizontal chases are limited in length
to 4 times the walls thickness.
Walls spanning vertically and horizontally may be chased either horizontally up to half the walls length or
vertically up to half the walls height.
If these limits are exceeded, the masonry design thickness must be reduced by the depth of the chase or, in the
case of vertical chases, designed as 2 walls with unsupported ends at the chase. Horizontal chases in all walls
should be kept to a bare minimum.
Note: Chases affect the sound reduction capacity of walls. See Acoustic Design page 1.225 of this manual.
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1.224
ADV03772
1.225
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
Acoustic Performance Rating
The BCA requirements for Class 1, 2, 3 and 9c buildings changed in May 2004 with the issue of Amendment 14.
Amendment 14 has been adopted by all jurisdictions other than Queensland, Northern Territory and Western
Australia where Amendment 13 continues in force. It must be remembered that the BCA requirements are the
minimum requirements and some Local Authorities may require better performance. Check with Local Councils
for specific requirements above the BCA minimums. Note: Incremental improvements in sound insulation come
at an ever-increasing cost.
The BCA Amendment 14 requirements are met by:
1.
Testing a sample of constructed walls to verify that they meet the Weighted Standardised Level Difference
(Dnt,w explained further in Acoustic Performance On-Site on page 1.231 of this manual) requirements; or
2.
Constructing walls using the same materials and techniques as walls that have been constructed and tested in a
laboratory and shown to meet the Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) requirements; or,
3.
Constructing walls using the materials and techniques in the Acceptable Construction Practice section of
the BCA; and,
4.
5.
Except where the requirements are verified by on-site testing, chasing of services into masonry walls is not
allowed and electrical outlets on either side of the wall must be offset by no less than 100 mm. t
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Wall Rating
Rw+Ctr50
Rw+Ctr50
and
discontinuous construction
Table 7. BCA Volume 1 Amendment 14 Requirements for walls separating sole occupancy units from other
parts of the building in Class 2&3 Buildings.
Wall Separating
Wall Rating
Rw+Ctr50
and
discontinuous construction
Rw+Ctr50
and
discontinuous construction
Rw+Ctr50
Rw50
Table 8. BCA Volume 1 Amendment 14 Requirements for walls separating sole occupancy units from other
parts of the building in Class 9c Buildings (aged care facilities).
Wall Separating
Wall Rating
Laundry, kitchen
Rw45
Rw45
and
discontinuous construction
or
No less resistant to impact
noise than a deemed-tosatisfy wall
Rw45
Adjacent room
Barrier rating
Rw 40
Rw 25
* In Class 1 buildings the requirements apply to those services that pass through more than one building. In Class 2, 3 & 9c requirements apply
to all stormwater pipes and other services that pass through more than one sole occupancy unit.
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1.227
ADV03775
1.228
Rating
Rw+Ctr50
Rw+Ctr50
Rw+Ctr50
Rw+Ctr50
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1.229
Rating
Rw50
Rw50
Rw45
ADV03777
1.230
ADV03778
1.231
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1.232
Low hardness;
Fire rated where required (All walls required by the BCA to be sound rated also have fire ratings).
All of the above properties must be maintained over the useful life of the building, that is, greater than 20 years.
Note: Use of expanding foam sealants is not acceptable.
Refer to the manufacturer to ensure the particular type or grade of sealant is suitable for the purpose.
Doors
Hollow, cored and even solid doors generally provide unsatisfactory sound insulation. Doors can provide direct
air leaks between rooms lowering the overall Rw of the wall in which they are inserted. Where sound insulation
is important, specialised heavyweight doors or, preferably, two doors separated by an absorbent lined airspace
or lobby should be used.
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Appliances
Noise producing fixtures or appliances such as water closets, cisterns, water storage tanks, sluices,
dishwashers, washing machines and pumps should be isolated from the structure with resilient mountings and
flexible service leads and connections.
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