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Results of Testing the Masonry Brick Properties

Property

Unit

Requirement

Result

Dimensions overall, variations

mm

If dimensions are different than those specified in CSA A165-94, report all dimensions of the stone/brick unit. Check standard for permissible variations.

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Compressive strengthFootnote (1)

MPa

≥ 25

Pass

Maximum saturation coefficient

Average 0.78

Pass

Individual 0.80

Oven dry mass density

kg/m3

Over 2 000

Pass

Water absorption (per unit weight)

%

Maximum 8

Pass

Linear shrinkage

%

≤ 0.45

Pass

Moisture content

%

≤ 45% of total absorption

Pass

Results of Testing the Wall Component Properties

Property

Requirement

Result

Polystyrene

Certified to ULC S701

Pass

Mortar and groutFootnote (1)

Complies with CSA A179-94

Pass

TiesFootnote (2)

Complies with Article 9.20.9.5.

Pass

Result of Testing the Structural Stability of the Wall Cladding
Property

Requirement

Result

Structural stabilityFootnote (1)

Wall to show no damage

Pass

Result of Testing the Wall Resistance Properties

Property

Requirement

Result

Water penetration and drainage

No water penetration

Pass

Result of Testing the Wall Cladding Resistance to Wind Loading

Property

Unit

Requirement

Result

Exterior cladding

kPa

Table C-2, Hourly Wind Pressure, of Appendix C of Division B of the NBC 2015 (wind load effects)

2.1 kPa