APPENDIX

The main points of the two specifications:

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Class
Ultimate load kN
1
>4kN
2
>6kN
3
>8kN
4
>9kN
5
>10kN
6
>12kN
Safety factor
  
2
  
3
  
Classification of deflection
Maximum deflection mm
A
2.5
B
3.0
C
4.0
Deviations on panel dimensions
Class 1
Class 2
Length of panel sides
+/-0.2
+/-0.4
Squareness of panels
+/-0.3
+/-0.5
Straightness of sides horizontally
+/-0.3
+/-0.5
Thickness of panel without covering
+/-0.3
+/-0.5
Thickness of panel with coverings
+/-0.3
+/-0.5
Panel twist
+/-0.5
+/-0.7
Vertical warping of panels
+/-0.3
+/-0.6
Difference in height between perimeter trims and panel surface
+/-0.3
+/-0.4


PSA Specification
Grade Concentrated static load Uniformly distributed load
Light

At least 2.7 kN   over a 300 mm square
At least 1.5 kN over a 25 mm square

 At least 6.7 kN/m²
Medium

At least 4.5 kN over a 300 mm square
At least 3.0 kN over a 25 mm square

 At least 8.0 kN/m²
Heavy At least 4.5 kN over a 25 mm square At least 12.0 kN/m²
Extra Heavy At least 4.5 kN over a 25 mm square At least 12.0 kN/m²

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