Coursed Rubble Masonry
Masonry is affected by the use of low grade materials that is in case of stone masonry, use of low grade stones, improperly cut stones, chipped off stones etc. The mortar mix should follow a specific standard for the proper bonding between the joints of Course Rubble Masonry. Therefore, specifications have to be given for the materials used, the laying technique, Bond or Through stones, Quoins and curing – for the ultimate strengthening of the final masonry work.
In our earlier articles, we studied different types of specifications, purpose of specifications, RCC specifications, Specifications for Brick Masonry in Cement Mortar. We will be discussing Specifications for Plain cement concrete in our next articles. In this article, we are going to discuss in detail all the necessary specifications that are to be given for the construction of Coursed Rubble Masonry.
Specifications for Coursed Rubble Stone (CRS) Masonry
Material Specifications
Stone shall be hard, sound, free from decay and weathering. Stones with porous matter or with boulder skin shall be rejected. The size of stones shall not be less than 15cm in any direction.
Cement and sand for cement mortar or lime and surkhi for lime mortar shall be of standard specification.