Melbourne Testing Services
Mechanical Testing Tensile Compression Bend Shear Load
Structures Fasteners Tensioning & Staying Systems Structural Bearings
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Melbourne Testing Services
Unit 1/15 Pickering Road Mulgrave Victoria 3170 Telephone 03 9560 2759 Mobile 0419 116 733
IN CONFIDENCE TO THE CLIENT REPORT NO:
MT-10/594
LOAD TESTING OF REPLAS ENDUROPLANKS CLIENT:
MARK JACOBSEN REPLAS PRODUCTS PTY LTD 27 TITAN DRIVE CARRUM DOWNS VIC 3201
DATE OF TESTING:
OCTOBER 19TH & 21ST 2010
DATE OF REPORT:
OCTOBER 27TH 2010
TEST SYNOPSIS: Replas walkway and decking planks made from recycled plastic materials were delivered to the Melbourne Testing Services (MTS) laboratory for load testing (See Fig.1). Upon arrival at the laboratory the test items were identified as follows: Enduroplank walkway planks of recycled material (Grey in Colour) The nominal dimensions of the test panels were measured and recorded as follows: Plank Length 1.5m Plank Width: 196mm FIG.1 Plank Depth: 53mm PLASTIC PLANKS At the request of the client load testing was to be conducted on the Enduroplanks to determine if they could support test loads commensurate with the minimum requirements of: AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 STRUCTURAL DESIGN ACTIONS. PART 1: PERMANENT, IMPOSED AND OTHER ACTIONS. AS 1657–1992 FIXED PLATFORMS, WALKWAYS, STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS – DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION. AS 2156.2–2001 WALKING TRACKS. PART 2: INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN. AS 3962–2001 GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN OF MARINAS. TEST PROCEDURES: Testing was conducted in accordance with the following procedures: 1. The planks were fixed to a load testing rig transversally across four rigid steel support bearers at nominal spacing’s of 400mm (centre to centre) providing a nominal clear span of ≈350mm.
The tests reported herein have been performed in accordance with approved Melbourne Testing Services procedures. This document shall not be reproduced except in full.
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2. 3.
A Simulated Uniformly Distributed Load test (UDL) commensurate with a factored uniform pressure of 28kPa (see Fig.2). A concentrated load test to 23.52kN applied over an area of 0.01m2 (see Fig.3). A concentrated load test to 35.08kN applied over an area of 0.09m2 (see Fig.4). (Note that this test was conducted strictly in accordance with the clients own instructions and as required by AS/NZS 1170.1 Table 3.1 (Type F), using a square load applicator measuring 300 x 300mm. Load was applied in the mid-span region of the panel).
All testing was conducted in stages where an initial preload commensurate with the Serviceability Limit State (SLS) was applied and maintained for 5 minutes. After the test period had elapsed, the test load was then removed and the residual deflection recorded. Test loads were then reapplied to the static Ultimate Limit State (ULS) condition and again maintained for 5 minutes. Upon completion of ULS testing the test load was then removed and the residual deflection recorded. TEST DATA: Test data for the Enduroplank test scenarios is provided in Table 1. TEST OBSERVATIONS: The Enduroplank recycled plastic planks successfully supported a pressure of 28kPa applied using simulated UDL and concentrated loads of 23.52kN applied over a 100x100mm area and 35.08kN applied on a pad of 300x300mm when fixed transversely (normal) across the supports. .
FIG.2 UDL TEST
FIG.3 CONCENTRATED LOAD TEST ON PAD 100X100MM
FIG.4 CONCENTRATED LOAD TEST ON PAD 300X300MM
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TABLE 1 Test Property
Uniformly Distributed Load (28kPa)
Concentrated Load 23.52kN on pad 100x100mm
Concentrated Load 35.08kN on pad 300x300mm
Peak deflection (mm) Residual deflection (mm) Residual deflection 10 minutes after test load was removed.
2.5 0.3
25.8 6.7
9.3 1.5
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3.6
0.7
TEST COMMENTS: The Enduroplanks as tested and reported herein successfully supported the factored test loads as calculated in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0 and AS/NZS 1170.1 and where the maximum design capacity as nominated by the client is specified at 5.0kPa Uniformly Distributed and 13kN concentrated over an area 0.09m2.
Notes: 1. Melbourne Testing Services (MTS) Pty Ltd shall not be liable for loss, cost, damages or expenses incurred by the client or any other person or company, resulting from the use of any information or interpretation given in this report. In no case shall Melbourne Testing Services Pty Ltd be liable for consequential damages including, but not limited to, lost profit, damages for failure to meet deadlines and lost production arising from this report. This document shall not be reproduced except in full and relates only to the items tested. 2. It remains the responsibility of the client to ensure that the samples tested are representative of the entire product batch. 3. MTS shall take no responsibility for the procurement and authenticity of the test product as described herein. 4. This report is specific to the test items in their state at the time of testing. It should not be taken as a statement that all products in all states of repair, would also perform in the same manner. 5. MTS shall take no responsibility for the installation procedures used for the test items as described herein. 6. The tests as reported herein are considered Experimental Type Tests and therefore do not validate or certify the products with any Australian or International standards that may apply. 7. This report only indicates compliance of the Enduroplank walkway planks for uniform and concentrated loading in their state at the time of testing and where the planks are installed on a continuous span with four or more support bearers at 400mm spacing with no less than eight, size 10 selfdrilling screws per panel. 8. It should not be taken as a statement that all similar Enduroplank walkway planks or components of walkway planks in all states of repair, would also be found to comply. 9. This report only covers the structural integrity of the Enduroplank walkway planks as tested and as described herein. 10. This report does not cover the actual walkway support structure or fixing of Enduroplank walkway planks. 11. Melbourne Testing Services shall take no responsibility for the performance of the walkway planks where the panels are not installed strictly in accordance with the details as provided herein.
ALEX PLYSHKO SENIOR CONSULTANT ENGINEER
The tests reported herein have been performed in accordance with approved Melbourne Testing Services procedures. This document shall not be reproduced except in full.
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