• BS EN 1340:2003

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    Concrete kerb units. Requirements and test methods

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-08-2006

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements for materials
      4.1 General
      4.2 Asbestos
    5 Requirements for products
      5.1 General
      5.2 Shape and dimensions
          5.2.1 General
          5.2.2 Work dimensions
          5.2.3 Unit geometry
      5.3 Physical and mechanical properties
          5.3.1 General
          5.3.2 Weathering resistance
          5.3.3 Bending strength
          5.3.4 Abrasion resistance
          5.3.5 Slip/skid resistance
          5.3.6 Fire
          5.3.7 Thermal conductivity
      5.4 Visual aspects
          5.4.1 Appearance
          5.4.2 Texture
          5.4.3 Colour
    6 Evaluation of conformity criteria
      6.1 General
          6.1.1 Demonstration of conformity
          6.1.2 Assessment of conformity
      6.2 Type testing of the product
          6.2.1 Initial type testing
          6.2.2 Further type testing
          6.2.3 Sampling, testing and compliance criteria
      6.3 Factory production control
          6.3.1 General
          6.3.2 Equipment
          6.3.3 Raw and other incoming materials
          6.3.4 Production process
          6.3.5 Product testing
          6.3.6 Marking, storage and delivery of products
          6.3.7 Non-conforming products
          6.3.8 Product conformity criteria
    7 Marking
    8 Test report
    Annex A (informative) Inspection schemes
          A.1 Equipment inspection
          A.2 Materials inspection
          A.3 Production process inspection
          A.4 Product inspection
          A.5 Switching rules
    Annex B (normative) Procedure for acceptance testing of
            a consignment at delivery
          B.1 General
          B.2 Sampling procedure
          B.3 Compliance criteria
    Annex C (normative) Measurement of dimensions of a single
            unit
          C.1 Preparation
          C.2 Overall dimensions
          C.3 Draw
          C.4 Chase
          C.5 Straightness and bow
          C.6 Thickness of facing layer
          C.7 Test report
    Annex D (normative) Determination of freeze/thaw
            resistance with de-icing salt
          D.1 Principle
          D.2 Specimen
          D.3 Materials
          D.4 Apparatus
          D.5 Preparation of test specimens
          D.6 Procedure
          D.7 Calculation of test results
          D.8 Test report
    Annex E (normative) Determination of total water
            absorption
          E.1 Principle
          E.2 Specimen
          E.3 Materials
          E.4 Apparatus
          E.5 Preparation of the test specimens
          E.6 Procedure
          E.7 Calculation of test results
          E.8 Test report
    Annex F (normative) Measurement of bending strength
          F.1 Apparatus
          F.2 Preparation
          F.3 Procedure
          F.4 Calculation of test results
          F.5 Test report
    Annex G (normative) Measurement of abrasion resistance
          G.1 Principle of wide wheel abrasion test
          G.2 Abrasive material
          G.3 Apparatus
          G.4 Calibration
          G.5 Preparation of the specimen
          G.6 Procedure
          G.7 Measuring the groove
          G.8 Calculation of test results
          G.9 Test report
    Annex H (normative) Measuring of abrasion according
            to the Böhme test
          H.1 Principle
          H.2 Abrasive material
          H.3 Apparatus
          H.4 Preparation of specimens
          H.5 Procedure
          H.6 Calculation of test results
          H.7 Test report
    Annex I (normative) Method for the determination of
            unpolished slip resistance value (USRV)
          I.1 Principle
          I.2 Apparatus
          I.3 Calibration
          I.4 Sampling
          I.5 Procedure
          I.6 Calculation of test results
          I.7 Test report
    Annex J (normative) Verification of visual aspects
          J.1 Preparation
          J.2 Procedure
    Annex K (informative) Example of the application of
            the method for checking conformity of bending
            strength by variables (6.3.8.3.B.)
          K.1 General
          K.2 Basic formula
          K.3 Acceptance factors
          K.4 Standard deviations s
          K.5 Application of switching rules
          K.6 Results
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
             addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
             Products Directive (89/106/EEC)
          ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
          ZA.2 Attestation of conformity
          ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

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    Describes materials, properties, requirements and test methods for unreinforced, cement bound precast concrete kerb units, channels and complementary fittings, that are for use in trafficked paved areas and roof coverings.

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    Committee B/507
    Development Note Supersedes 93/110629 DC (05/2003) Also available as part of BS KIT 165. (09/2005) Supersedes BS 7263-3(2001). (04/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    13/30284071 DC : 0 BS 7533-102 - PAVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED WITH CLAY, NATURAL STONE OR CONCRETE PAVING UNITS - PART 102: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PAVEMENTS USING MODULAR PAVING UNITS

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    EN ISO 6506-1:2014 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2014)
    ISO 7873:1993 Control charts for arithmetic average with warning limits
    EN ISO 4288 : 1997 GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS) - SURFACE TEXTURE: PROFILE METHOD - RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE TEXTURE
    ISO 4662:2017 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of rebound resilience
    ISO 8486-1:1996 Bonded abrasives Determination and designation of grain size distribution Part 1: Macrogrits F4 to F220
    EN ISO 6506-3:2014 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks (ISO 6506-3:2014)
    ISO 7619:1997 Rubber Determination of indentation hardness by means of pocket hardness meters
    ISO 7966:1993 Acceptance control charts
    EN 10083-2:2006 Steels for quenching and tempering - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non alloy steels
    ISO 48:2010 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
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