Cast stone institute technical manual

CAST STONE INSTITUTE® CAST STONE INSTITUTE DESIGN TIPS – TECHNICAL BULLETIN #43 SEALANTS The decision on whether to use mortar with pointed joints or sealant joints between stones is a common one. For conventional masonry units, all head joints at . W. Cast Stone Institute® Technical Manual (Current Edition). DEFINITIONS A. Cast Stone - a refined architectural concrete building unit manufactured to simulate natural cut stone, used in Division 4 masonry applications. 1. Dry Cast – manufactured from zero slump concrete. a. Cast Stone Institute® Technical Manual (Current Edition) TMS Standards for Architectural Cast Stone Design – Fabrication - Installation (Page 2 of 9).

The purpose of these members is to support the weight of the wall above the opening, as well as any additional imposed loads. The focus of this manual — broken into five sections — is on reinforced concrete masonry lintels and precast reinforced concrete lintels. First, a discussion on the materials commonly used for lintel construction is. Technical Bulletin # Allowing for Movement of Masonry Materials (As of June ) View as PDF: Technical Bulletin # Cast Stone and LEED® v4 (As of Oct. ) View as PDF: Technical Bulletin # Specifications Of Cast Stone Production Methods (As of May ) View as PDF: Technical Bulletin # Bow and Twist (As of Oct. ) View as. Cast Stone Institute® Producer Member. 1. PART 1 - GENERAL SECTION INCLUDES - Architectural Cast Stone. A. Scope - Cast Stone shown on architectural drawings and as described in this specification. 1. Manufacturer shall furnish Cast Stone covered by this specification. RELATED SECTIONS A. Section - 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.

© Cast Stone Institute Technical Manual Copyright ® This Technical Bulletin is provided by the Cast Stone Institute®, and is intended for guidance only. The standard length for copings, bands and column facings is 4'-0" or 5'-0" nominally. Joints between stones are 1/4" or 3/8" wide across the face. Window sill joints are centered under mullions. Ashlar facing stones vary from 1'-0" x 2'-0" to 3'-0" x 8'-0". Maximum sizes for 2", 3" and 4" thick ashlar should be followed. This Technical Manual is provided by the Cast Stone Institute® and is intended for guidance only. Specific details should be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of the Cast Stone units.