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Loading Group C250

from Gatic - Engineered Access Covers & Drainage Gratings

by Alumasc Water Management Solutions

from Gatic - Engineered Access Covers & Drainage Gratings, page 62

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Loading Group D400

Introduction

This section includes Gatic covers and frames designed for Loading Group C250.

5 tonne wheel load, test load 250kN – Suitable for:

• Minor residential roads

• Cul-de-sacs

• Pedestrian precincts

• Yards, etc

C250 assemblies are available with a choice of cover designs –recessed or solid top.

Recessed for concrete infill: Recessed covers are available in a choice of designs designated by a ‘Type’ reference. C250 recessed covers are available as Type DLF, DM, DM/F and DMR. Section drawings of the different recessed cover types are shown on the following pages.

Solid top: Solid top cover types are lighter in weight than recessed covers, and feature an anti-slip surface. Solid top covers are denoted by the code Type DLS and RSD depicted in section on the following pages.

If you are uncertain as to the adequacy of covers conforming to a particular loading, we recommend specifying covers in a higher loading group. For example, if in doubt about covers in Loading Group C250, we recommend you specify covers in Loading Group D400.