Adobe: Provide Portland Cement stabilized
sun-dried and fast cured load bearing units complying with the Uniform
Building Code Wet Soak Immersion Test Section 71.1009
(C) as manufactured by Clay Mine Adobe Inc. 6401 W. Old Ajo Hwy
Tucson AZ. 85735. Provide Units of type and dimensions shown on
drawings provided by the adobe yard or wet cut with an abrasive
saw, all special shapes required. Further, all units will comply
with Clay Mine Adobe Inc. Waterproof / Patina Test. Adobe will be
submerged under water for 96 hours and then examined for any loss
of Patina face when rubbed vigorously. Adobe shall exhibit no loss
of material on the patina of the adobe.
Wet Compression Test minimum #300 PSI = IBC & ICC specification.
Flex or Modulus of Rupture Test minimum #50 = IBC & ICC specification. |