This document specifies a method for determining the bond strength of horizontal bed joints in masonry using a bond wrench.
Guidance is given on the preparation of the specimens, the conditioning required before testing, the testing equipment, machine, the method of test, the method of calculation and the contents of the test report.
BS EN 1052-5:2005 history
2005BS EN 1052-5:2005 Methods of test for masonry - Determination of bond strength by the bond wrench method