BS EN 1340:2003

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 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

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.