Control joints are used in clay masonry to accommodate movements within the masonry or between the masonry and other parts of the building. Such movements can arise from various sources including foundation movements, expansion of the bricks, thermal movements and shrinkage. 

 

Listen to this episode with your host Elizabeth McIntyre and structural engineer Michael Koungras, to find out more of the following:

• The way control joints are applied in brickwork;
• The benefits of the control joints when used in masonry applications;
• Different types of control joints used;
• Using the Australian Standard AS3700 for the type of wall and joint to be used in the project;
• and much more...

 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

 

 

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