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AS 3700 sets out minimum requirements for the design and construction of masonry elements of the following types:
This Australian Standard outlines the minimum requirements for any built-in components within masonry walls and piers such as flashing, lintels, wall ties and tendons.
AS 3700 is broken into 12 sections (with illustrations and tables) consisting of:
The standard also contains 9 appendices consisting of:
Yes, this standard is referenced in both NCC Volume One and Two providing design and construction requirement for masonry structures. For Volume Two it provides solutions for structures outside the building geometric limitations of AS 4773 (masonry for small buildings).
The primary users of this standard are engineers, building designers, bricklayers, blocklayers, brick and/or block manufacturers and suppliers, builders, building certifiers and surveyors and site supervisors.
An electronic copy of this Australian Standard can be purchased through the Digital Australian Standards webpage.
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