A proposal to determine the distribution of lateral forces from loaded recycled plastic drainage kerbs

Abstract This study presents a detailed analysis of the lateral forces generated as result vertically applied loads to recycled plastic drainage kerbs. These kerbs are relatively new addition road infrastructure projects. When concrete is used form kerbs, its deformation minimum when stressed under heavy axle loads. Although more environmentally friendly construction product, they less stiff than and tend deform loading leading bursting type, force being haunch materials, magnitude which unknown. A method proposed for establishing distribution these resulting from laboratory test conditions. load 400 kN onto total six typical in accordance with standard. The surrounded 150 mm front rear underneath normal during installation. exerted on surround determined via strain measuring device. Analysis data allows surrounding media be and, thereby, ensuring materials not over-stressed result. methodology subsequent an important laboratory-based assessment any conducted ensure fit-for-purpose field.