BS EN 1338:2003

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 Spacer nibs, draw or chased and profiled side faces
      5.2.4 Permissible deviations
  5.3 Physical and mechanical properties
      5.3.1 General
      5.3.2 Weathering resistance
      5.3.3 Tensile splitting strength
      5.3.4 Abrasion resistance
      5.3.5 Slip/skid resistance
      5.3.6 Fire performance
      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 conformity 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 Conformity criteria
Annex C (normative) Measurement of the dimensions of a single block
        C.1 Preparation
        C.2 Plan dimensions
        C.3 Thickness
        C.4 Flatness and bow
        C.5 Chamfer
        C.6 Thickness of facing layer
        C.7 Examples of measuring equipment
        C.8 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 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 tensile splitting 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 Procedures for the attestation of conformity
         ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
National annex NA (informative) Tradition and practice in the use
                  of concrete block paving in the UK

Describes materials, properties, requirements and test methods for unreinforced cement bound concrete paving blocks and complementary fittings. Applicable to precast concrete paving clocks and complementary fittings for pedestrian use, vehicular use and roof coverings.