Kerbs

Kerbs

Bosun kerbs are dry-cast, zero slump and SABS approved products.

The dry-cast manufacturing process eliminates blow-holes and cavities from forming within the kerb because it is pressed with vibration force for maximum compaction.

Bosun kerbs are available in grey or colour.

Bosun Brick manufactures the following kerbs:

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Half-battered, heavy duty barrier kerb. Used to create traffic islands and corners. It restricts access onto the pavement. Used in heavy traffic areas.

Mass of 1000mm length +- 110kg
Mass of 330mm length +- 36kg
Minimum transverse strength 22kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 20MPa

Fig. 3 Long 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 3 Long 3D CAD drawing
Fig. 3 Short 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 3 Short 3D CAD drawing

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Half-battered, medium duty barrier kerb. Installed in townhouse complexes and small shopping centres.

Mass of 1000mm length +- 80kg
Mass of 330mm length +- 26kg
Minimum transverse strength 19kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 20MPa

Fig. 4 Long 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 4 Long 3D CAD drawing
Fig. 4 Short 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 4 Short 3D CAD drawing

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Semi-mountable kerb. The shape allows motor vehicles to mount the kerb if necessary. Only used on roads.

Mass of 1000mm length +- 105kg
Mass of 330mm length +- 35kg
Minimum transverse strength 23kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 20MPa

Fig. 7 Long 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 7 Long 3D CAD drawing
Fig. 7 Short 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 7 Short 3D CAD drawing

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Medium-duty mountable kerb, suited to commercial traffic.

Mass of 1000mm length +- 86kg
Mass of 330mm length +- 27kg
Minimum transverse strength 15.5kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 20MPa

Fig. 8b Long 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 8b Long 3D CAD drawing
Fig. 8b Short 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 8b Short 3D CAD drawing

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Mountable kerb, used at the entrances to driveways, separates the road and the driveway.

Mass of 1000mm length +- 107kg
Mass of 330mm length +- 36kg
Minimum transverse strength 20.5kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 20MPa

Fig. 8c Long 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 8c Long 3D CAD drawing
Fig. 8c Short 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 8c Short 3D CAD drawing

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Garden kerb. Used as the edging of pathways and flower beds, to ensure that the paving does not shift. Can also be used as an anchor block on slopes.

Mass of 500mm length +- 12kg
Minimum transverse strength 2.5kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 10MPa

Fig.12 2D CAD drawing
Fig.12 3D CAD drawing

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Channel for run-off water, used on commercial and industrial roads.

Mass of 1000mm length +- 72kg
Mass of 330mm length +- 24kg
Minimum transverse strength 11kN
Density 2200kg/m3
Core test after 14 days 20MPa

Fig. 14 Long 2D CAD drawing
Fig. 14 Long 3D CAD drawing
Fig 14 Short 2D CAD drawing
Fig 14 Short 3D CAD drawing

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All information above is accurate within 3mm as per SABS specification