042000PART 1 - GENERAL1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTSA. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.1.2 SUMMARYA. Section Includes:1. Concrete masonry units.2. Pre-faced concrete masonry units.3. Face brick.4. Building (common) brick.5. Mortar and grout.6. Masonry joint reinforcement.7. Ties and anchors.8. Embedded flashing.9. Miscellaneous masonry accessories.10. Cavity-wall insulation.B. Related Sections:1. Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for installing dovetail slots for masonry anchors.2. Division 05 Section "Structural Steel Framing" for installing anchor sections of adjustable masonry anchors for connecting to structural steel frame.3. Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for furnishing steel lintels and shelf angles for unit masonry.4. Division 07 Section "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim" for exposed sheet metal flashing and for furnishing manufactured reglets installed in masonry joints.5. Division 08 Section "Louvers and Vents" for wall vents (brick vents).1.3 DEFINITIONSA. CMU(s): Concrete masonry unit(s).1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTSA. Provide structural unit masonry that develops indicated net-area compressive strengths at 28 days.1. Determine net-area compressive strength of masonry from average net-area compressive strengths of masonry units and mortar types (unit-strength method) according to Tables 1 and 2 in ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602.2. Determine net-area compressive strength of masonry by testing masonry prisms according to ASTM C 1314.1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION TESTINGA. Preconstruction Testing Service: Owner will engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform preconstruction testing indicated below. Retesting of materials that fail to comply with specified requirements shall be done at Contractor's exp...1. Clay Masonry Unit Test: For each type of unit required, according to ASTM C 67 for compressive strength.2. Concrete Masonry Unit Test: For each type of unit required, according to ASTM C 140 for compressive strength.3. Mortar Test (Property Specification): For each mix required, according to ASTM C 109/C 109M for compressive strength, ASTM C 1506 for water retention, and ASTM C 91 for air content.4. Mortar Test (Property Specification): For each mix required, according to ASTM C 780 for compressive strength.5. Grout Test (Compressive Strength): For each mix required, according to ASTM C 1019.6. Prism Test: For each type of construction required, according to ASTM C 1314.1.6 SUBMITTALSA. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.B. Shop Drawings: For the following:1. Masonry Units: Show sizes, profiles, coursing, and locations of special shapes.2. Fabricated Flashing: Detail corner units, end-dam units, and other special applications.C. Samples for Verification: For each type and color of the following:1. Exposed Decorative CMUs.2. Pre-faced CMUs.3. Face Hollow brick, in the form of straps of five or more bricks.4. Glazed brick.5. Pigmented and colored-aggregate mortar. Make Samples using same sand and mortar ingredients to be used on Project.6. Weep holes and vents.7. Accessories embedded in masonry.D. List of Materials Used in Constructing Mockups: List generic product names together with manufacturers, manufacturers' product names, model numbers, lot numbers, batch numbers, source of supply, and other information as required to identify materi...1. Submittal is for information only. Neither receipt of list nor approval of mockup constitutes approval of deviations from the Contract Documents unless such deviations are specifically brought to the attention of Architect and approved in writing.E. Qualification Data: For testing agency.F. Material Certificates: For each type and size of the following:1. Masonry units.a. Include data on material properties and material test reports substantiating compliance with requirements.b. For brick, include size-variation data verifying that actual range of sizes falls within specified tolerances.c. For exposed brick, include test report for efflorescence according to ASTM C 67.d. For masonry units used in structural masonry, include data and calculations establishing average net-area compressive strength of units.2. Cementitious materials. Include brand, type, and name of manufacturer.3. Preblended, dry mortar mixes. Include description of type and proportions of ingredients.4. Grout mixes. Include description of type and proportions of ingredients.5. Joint reinforcement.6. Anchors, ties, and metal accessories.G. Mix Designs: For each type of mortar and grout. Include description of type and proportions of ingredients.1. Include test reports for mortar mixes required to comply with property specification. Test according to ASTM C 109/C 109M for compressive strength, ASTM C 1506 for water retention, and ASTM C 91 for air content.2. Include test reports, according to ASTM C 1019, for grout mixes required to comply with compressive strength requirement.H. Statement of Compressive Strength of Masonry: For each combination of masonry unit type and mortar type, provide statement of average net-area compressive strength of masonry units, mortar type, and resulting net-area compressive strength of mason...I. Cold-Weather and Hot-Weather Procedures: Detailed description of methods, materials, and equipment to be used to comply with requirements.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCEA. Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM C 1093 for testing indicated.B. Source Limitations for Masonry Units: Obtain exposed masonry units of a uniform texture and color, or a uniform blend within the ranges accepted for these characteristics, from single source from single manufacturer for each product required.C. Source Limitations for Mortar Materials: Obtain mortar ingredients of a uniform quality, including color for exposed masonry, from single manufacturer for each cementitious component and from single source or producer for each aggregate.D. Masonry Standard: Comply with ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602 unless modified by requirements in the Contract Documents.E. Sample Panels: Build sample panels to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects. Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for mockups.1. Build sample panels for each type of exposed unit masonry construction typical exterior wall typical interior wall and