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SLS 573 Masonry Works - Summary

1. Measurement of Masonry Works (Section G):
- This section covers the method of measurement of
o Brick work
o Block work
o Stone work
o Accessories for brick / block /stonewalling.
2. Brick work / Block work (Section G1):
- Brick work / block work measured along the centerline of the wall.
- Deductions are not made for following;
Openings / Voids =/< 0.1 m
2
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Strings / sills/ lintels/ corbels, if height is equal /less than one brick / block work.
- Thickness stated is nominal thickness.
- Works deemed vertical.
2.1. Walls - thickness stated - m
2

2.2 Projections are attached piers whose length on plan is =/< 4 x their thickness.
- m
2

2.3 Isolated Piers thickness stated - m
2

2.4 Steps (nr) - m
2

3. Stone work (Section G2):
- Stonework measured according to mean dimensions.
- No deduction is made for:
o Voids = / < 0.10 m
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o Strings / sills/ lintels/ corbels.
- Thickness stated is nominal thickness.
- Works deemed vertical.
3.1 Walls - thickness stated - m
2

3.2 Isolated columns - m
3.3 Attached columns - m
(Columns are walls whose length on plan is =/< 4 x their thickness).
3.4 Lintels - m
3.5 Steps (nr) - m