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P8 Transverse Breaking Load

The pavers strength is important with respect to its application.

Paver Type

Minimum TBL (KN)

Traffic type

Application

PA

3.0

Pedestrian

Pedestrian areas

PA

3.0

Light cars/vans

Car Parks / driveways

PB

7.0

Roads allowing public transport and commercial vehicles

Roads, lorry parks,etc..

The test procedure is described in BS6677: Part 1: 1986 along with typical uses. The paver is supported on two cylinders and the load is applied with a third from above, placing the paver under tension. It simulates the possibility of uneven loading applied by traffic during the pavers useful life.

 

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