BS 7263-1:2001 PDF

Precast concrete flags, kerbs, channels, edgings and quadrants - Part 1: Precast, unreinforced concrete paving flags and complementary fittings - Requirements and test methods Executive summary Requirements and test methods for precast, unreinforced concrete paving flags and complementary fittings. Abstract This part of BS 7263 specifies requirements and test methods for precast, unreinforced concrete paving flags and complementary fittings. This British Standard specifies the dimensions of rectangular paving flags designated in the United Kingdom, and the dimensions and shapes of tactile paving flags. It is applicable to precast, unreinforced concrete paving flags and complementary fittings that are particularly for use in external trafficked paved areas. The specific changes included in this revision are the following: a) the dimensional requirements have been removed so that paving flags can be of any shape or size (the shapes and sizes in the previous edition have been retained as designated units); b) the water absorption limit has been removed; c) the bending load requirement has been replaced by a bending strength requirement and the test method has been modified accordingly; d) performance requirements and test methods have been added for: