Designing pavements to avoid cracking
When you apply AS 3727.1 it can help to minimise any potential pavement cracking and movement – and ensure any pavement you lay is fit for purpose. The standard states that pavements need to have a minimum strength of N 20 to support foot traffic and should be laid at a depth of no less than 75mm. There's also minimum requirements for how steel reinforcement is used in concrete pavements and where it's to be used for pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Application of AS 3727 is for guidance only as it isn't referenced in the National Construction Code (NCC). It’s also recommended that building practitioners seek engineering advice in cases where pavement installations are not covered by the standard.
Access this resource to find out more on how to avoid pavement cracking and where to go for further information.
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Find out how to minimise cracking in residential pavements by adhering to the relevant Australian Standard.
This resource is easy to understand advice so you know you're following the correct requirements for laying pavements.
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What does it include?
- Concrete strength and steel reinforcement
- Limitations for using the Standard
- When to see engineering advice.