Description
This report is a reissue of an older BRANZ TYPE TEST report ST1229-TT [2017] issued on the 2 August 2017. The SMC Manhole Cover assembly is manufactured from sheet moulding compound plastic consisting of special yarns, unsaturated resin, low shrinkage additives, fillers and various additives. The Manhole Cover had the dimensions in the report based on drawings supplied by the client. The circular opening (CO) size was 600 mm. The outer diameter of the actual lid was 690 mm and the outer diameter of the support frame was 805 mm. The marking on the top of the cover was “EN124 D400 SMC”. It is understood from the client that the cover was shipped to him as a single sample for testing.
Building Code and Standards
Testing was conducted in accordance with clause 8.2.4 of BS EN 124:1994 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas – Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control of an SMC Manhole Cover. The load classification being sought was Class D400 in accordance with Table 6 of the Standard.