The objective of this Standard is to provide construction details and specifications that conform with the requirements of AS 5146.1, Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, Part 1: Structures and AS 5146.2, Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, Part 2: Design. Statements expressed in mandatory terms in Notes to Figures and Tables are deemed to be requirements of this Standard.

Standards Australia draws attention to the fact that it is claimed that methods to conform with requirements of this document may involve the use of various patents concerning wall construction given in Clauses 4.4.2, 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 and Figures in Clauses 5.4.1 (B, C, D, E, I and J) and 5.4.2 (B, C, D, E, J and K).

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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights other than those identified above. Standards Australia shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

The term ‘informative’ is used in Standards to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.

 First published as AS 5146.3:2015. Second edition 2018.