This comprehensive guide deals with the testing of the main ceramic elements
used in the construction industry. Standard tests on fundamental products such
as bricks, tiles and pipes are described and how these translate into practical
procedures. This is a thorough treatment of European practice which finds
acceptance worldwide.
Chapters covering larger elements such as walls, full scale tests, as well as
model and accelerated testing, are included. Tests concentrate mainly on new
products or structures and techniques for dealing with the performance and
condition of existing structures are included. Codes and Standards by which
brick masonry is designed are described. The future role of test method
development