AB Wall Cap - Precast concrete interlocking blocks
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BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
NSAI Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
AB Wall Caps allow for the neat finish to an Allan Block Retaining Wall.
Application
Suitable for:
- All types of road infrastructure projects that require approval by the Highways Agency.
- Basic gravity (unreinforced) walls.
Description
Allan Block retaining wall cap, manufactured from a mixture of aggregates (65% recycled secondary aggregate content) and cement.
Features and benefits:
- Easily constructed in conjunction with the Allan Block Retaining Wall System – consult manufacturer for details.
- Offers high performance, quality, and lasting value.
- Expected lifespan of 120 years (if designed and built in accordance with British Board of Agrément (BBA), Roads and Bridges).
- CE-marked and manufactured in accordance with BS EN 771-3 and BS 5628-1, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Anti-climb, chamfered edge.
- Cost-effective and versatile.
- Durable and maintenance-free.
- Freeze-thaw resistance.
- High strength.
- Efflorescence-free.
General information
Color | Grey Manufacturer guidanceAbbey Blend, Cinder Blend, Limestone Blend, Pewter Blend, Slate Blend, Yorkstone Blend. |
Finish | Manufacturer guidanceSplit-face finish. |
Material | Concrete |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 450 mm |
Width | 300 mm |
Height | 100 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | D41/310 Drystack interlocking masonry F10/18 Concrete facing blockwork F10/255 Concrete facing blockwork |
Product range |
Specification data - Concrete interlocking blocks
Standard | To BS EN 771-3 and BS 5628-1. |
Properties | |
Dimensions | 450 x 300 x 100 mm. |
Weight | 27 kg. |
Finish | |
Exposed faces | Split-face texture. |
Concealed faces | Split-face texture. |
Colour | Abbey blend.Cinder blend.Limestone blend.Pewter blend.Slate blend.Yorkstone blend. |
Recycled content | 65%.Guidance for specification option: Secondary aggregate content. |
Block description | Split-face texture, precast interlocking concrete wall cap blocks. Guidance for specification option: Material: Concrete mixture of aggregates and cement. |
Life expectancy | 120 year. Guidance for specification option: If designed and built in accordance with its British Board of Agrément (BBA), Roads and Bridges certificate. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Concrete |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 65 % Guidance for specification option: Secondary aggregate content. |
Expected Life | 120 year |
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | Revit 2016 | 2 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
BBA Agrément Certificate
EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
NSAI Agrément Certificate
NSAI Certificate of Conformity
Case studies
Millmount Village, Dundonald, Belfast