BS 8420:2003
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Methods of measuring irregularities on surfaces of roads, footways and other paved areas using straightedges and wedges
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English
22-11-2003
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Measurement using type 1 straightedge
4 Measurement using type 2 straightedge
5 Measurement using type 3 straightedge
Annex A (informative) Guidance on usage
Annex B (informative) Guidance on calibration
Bibliography
Describes methods of measuring irregularities on surfaces of roads, footways and other paved and trafficked areas using straightedges and wedges other than those described in BS EN 13036-7. It describes apparatus and procedures for measuring single irregularities that are attributable to quality defects in new surface course(s) as well as in-service surfaces; rut depths and trench reinstatements of in-service roads; any other single irregularities less than the length of the straightedge(s) being used.
| Committee |
B/510/5
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS DD227(1996) (12/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British standard describes methods of measuring irregularities on surfaces of roads, footways and other paved and trafficked areas using straightedges and wedges other than those described in BS EN 13036-7. It describes apparatus and procedures for measuring: single irregularities that are attributable to quality defects in new surface course(s) as well as in-service surfaces; rut depths and trench reinstatements of in-service roads; any other single irregularities less than the length of the straightedge(s) being used. This British standard does not give methods for measuring profile or general unevenness of surfaces.
| BS EN 13036-7:2003 | Road and airfield surface characteristics. Test methods Irregularity measurement of pavement courses. The straightedge test |
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