SS 214 2009 Specification For Precast Concrete Kerbs

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SINGAPORE STANDARD SS 214 : 2009 (ICS 91.100.30; 93,080.20; 93,080.30) SPECIFICATION FOR Precast concrete kerbs Published by ‘SPRING Singapore 2 Bukit Merah Central Singapore 159835 SPRING SPRING Singapore Website: www.spring.gov.sg singapore ‘Standards Website: www standards.org.sg Enabling Enterprise SINGAPORE STANDARD SS 214 : 2009 (ICS 91.100.30; 93.080.20; 93.080.30) SPECIFICATION FOR Precast concrete kerbs All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this Singapore Standard may be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilming, without permission in writing from SPRING Singapore at the address below: Head ‘Standardisation Department SPRING Singapore 2 Bukit Merah Central Singapore 159835 Telephone: 62786666 Telefax: 62786667 Email: [email protected] ISBN 978-981-4278-33-1 SS 214: 2009 ES ‘This Singapore Standard was approved by the Building and Construction Standards Committee on behalf of the Standards Council of Singapore on 12 November 2009. First published, 1979 First revision, 1999 Second revision, 2008 ‘The Building and Construction Standards Committee appointed by the Standards Council consists of the following members: Chairman 4st Dy Chairman Name Mr Goh Peng Thong Mr Lee Chuan Seng Mr Tan Tian Chong Mr James Choo Sou Yong Mr Boo Geok Kwang Er. Chan Ewe Jin Mr Chan Yew Kwong Mr Paul Fok Mr Goh Ngan Hong Mr Anselm Gonsalves Mr Desmond Hill Mr Benedict Lee Khee Chong Ms Andris Leong ‘Assoc Prof Leong Eng Choon Dr Lim Lan Yuan ‘Mr McDonald Low I Larry Ng Lye Hock Assoc Prof Gary Ong Khim Chye ‘Mr Davis Ong Wee Choon ‘Er, Shum Chee Hoong Dr Tan Guan Er. Tang Pei Luen Prot Choo Yoo Sang ‘Dr Tam Chat Tim Capacity ‘Member, Standards Council ‘Member, Standards Councit Member, Standards Council SPRING Singapore Singapore Civil Defence Force Institution of Engineers, Singapore Ministry of Manpower Land Transport Authority ‘Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers National Environment Agency ‘Singapore Contractors Association Limited Singapore Institute of Architects Building and Construction Authority Nanyang Technological University The Association of Property and Facility ‘Managers Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore ‘Urban Redevelopment Authority ‘National University of Singapore ‘Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation Housing & Development Board Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore JTC Corporation National University of Singapore Individual Capacity SS 214 : 2009 aE The Technical Committee on Civil and Geotechnical Works appointed by the Building and Construction ‘Standards Committee and is responsible for the preparation of this standard consists of representatives from the following organisations: Chairman Co-Chairman Dy Chairman Secretary Members Name Assoc Prof Leong Eng Choon Mr Yang Kin Seng Mr Nick Shiriaw Mr James Choo Sou Yong Mr Chua Tong Seng ‘Assoc Prof Anthony Goh Teck Chee Mr Kong Sio Keong Mr Raymond Lim Keat Heng Mr Lim Meng Tong Mr Lim Thian Loke Er. Loo Ching Nong Mr Mok Chin Ket Ms Neo Bian Hong ‘Assoc Prof Tan Siew Ann, Harry Ms Tan Su Chem Mr Tang Sek Kwan Dr Tor Yam Khoon Mr Wang Chien Looi Capacity ‘Member, Building and Construction Standards Committee Building and Construction Authority Individual Capacity SPRING Singapore Individual Capacity Nanyang Technological University Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers Singapore Institute of Building Ltd CPG Consuitants Pte Lid ‘Singapore Polytechnic Singapore Contractors Association Limited Land Transport Authority National University of Singapore JTC Corporation Institution of Engineers, Singapore Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers Housing & Development Board ‘The Working Group appointed by the Technical Committee to assist in the preparation of this standard comprises the following experts who contribute in their individual capacity Convenor Members. Name Mr Yoong Chin Chong Mr Lay Chee Kin Mr Michael Lazar Er. Witfred Neo Sian Phor Ms Catherine Wong ‘The organisations in which the experts of the Working Group are involved are: ‘Acme Paving Consultants Pte Ltd Housing & Development Board Land Transport Authority Setsco Services Pte Ltd ‘Singapore Precast Pte Ltd SS 214 : 2009 esse mmm ey (blank page) i | i i 8S 214: 2009 I Contents Page Foreword 6 ' CLAUSES | 1 Scope 7 | 2 Normative references 7 i 3. Terms and definitions 8 4 Requirements for materials, 9 5 Requirements for products 9 6 Test requirements 10 7 Certificate of compliance 1" 8 Samples for testing " 8 Marking 12 ANNEXES ‘A Measurement of dimensions (normative) 13 B Shapes and dimensions of designated kerbs (normative) 18 © Determination of bending strength (normative) 25 D__Determination of total water absorption (normative) a FIGURES 1 Notched straightedge and gauge block 2 K-kerbs (Straight) 18 3 Kekerbs (Radius) 7 4 Cerbs 19 5 Divider kerbs eee 6 ——Channet kerb 22 7 Dropper kerbs 23 8 Arrangement of bending strength test 6 SS 214: 2009 eee Foreword This Singapore Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Civil and Geotechnical Works Under the purview of the Building and Construction Standards Committee. This revision has been prepared to incorporate some of the latest designs and practices that are more ‘cost effective and enhance the appearance of constructed kerbs. The following changes have been made in this revision: @) New designated kerb designs such as radius kerbs, dropper kerbs and channel kerbs; 'b) The determination of the strength of kerb is by bending strength or concrete core strength; ©) The determination of water absorption is by total water absorption. ‘Annex A of this standard is based on BS 7263-1 : 1994 ~ ‘Specification for precast concrete flags, kerbs, channels, edgings and quadrants’ published by the British Standards Instituton. Annexes C and D are reproduced from EN 1340 : 2003 - ‘Concrete kerb units ~ Requirements and test methods’, Annexes E and F with permission from CEN, Rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels. ‘Acknowledgement is made to BSI and CEN for the use of their materials, At the time of publication, this standard is expected to be used as a reference in the Building and Construction Authority's Approved Document. Attention is drawn to the possibilty that some of the elements of this Singapore Standard may be the subject of patent rights. SPRING Singapore shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all of such patent rights. NOTE 1. Singapore Standards are subject fo periodic review fo keep abreast of technological changes and new technical developments. The changes in Singapore Standards are documented through the issue of either amendments or revisions. 2. Compliance with a Singapore Standard does not exempt users from legal obligations. SS 214 : 2009 nn EEE tere eoeal Specification for precast concrete kerbs 1 Scope This Singapore Standard specifies materials, properties, requirements and test methods for precast conerete kerbs including channel, divider and C- kerbs that are used in trafficked or paved areas. The kerbs are used to fulfl one or more of the following ~ separation; — physical or visual delineation: provision of drainage; containment of paved areas or other surfacing. This standard provides for the product marking and the evaluation of conformity of the product to this standard. This standard does not deal with the tactilty or visibility of kerbs. 2 Normative references This Singapore Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this Singapore Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). BS 2648: 1955 Performance requirements for electrically-heated laboratory drying ovens BS 4372: 1968 ‘Specification for engineers’ steel measuring rules Bs 4449 : 2005, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete weldable reinforcing steel, bar, coil and decoiled product BS 4484-1 : 1969 Specification for measuring instruments for constructional works. Metric graduation and figuring of instruments for linear measurement BS EN 480 : 2006 ‘Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout BS EN 12390: 2009 Testing hardened concrete BS EN 12878: 2005 Pigments for the colouring of building materials based on cement andlor lime $82: 1999 Steel for the reinforcement of concrete 8832:- Welded stee! fabric for the reinforcement of concrete Part 1 : 1999 ~ Steel grades 300 and 500 Part 2: 1986 ~ Steel grade 485 SS EN 197 : 2008, Cement SSEN 15167: 2008 Ground granulated blast furnace slag for use in concrete, mortar and grout ‘SS EN 12620: 2008 Aggregates for concrete SS 214: 2009 ee EEEEEEEEEIEEEEEe 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this Singapore Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Actual dimension Dimension of a kerb as measured 3.2 Chased side face Side face of a kerb having a recessed profile 3.3. Complementary fitti ig A part of a kerb which is used as a transition piece for changes in direction, shape or height or a small Piece to complete a line. 3.4 Concrete kerb Precast concrete kerb (including channel, divider etc.) intended to separate surfaces of the same or

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