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AS106.12.1 Precompression of Load-Bearing Strawbale Walls
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Prior to application of plaster, walls designed to be
load bearing shall be precompressed by a uniform load of
not less than 100 plf (1459 N/m).
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AS106.12.1 Strawbale Construction, Precompression of Load-Bearing Strawbale Walls
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