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Allowable
Uniform Loads
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Deflection
L/180*
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SPAN**
BETWEEN
STRINGERS
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MAXIMUM
DEFLECTION
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LIVE
UNIFORM LOAD
PER ft²/m²
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POINT
LOAD
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12" (305
mm)
16" (406 mm)
18" (457 mm)
24" (610 mm)
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0.07" (1.78
mm)
0.09" (2.29 mm)
0.10" (2.54 mm)
0.13" (3.30 mm)
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448
lb (2187 kg)
182 lb (889 kg)
126 lb (615 kg)
53 lb (259 kg)
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268
lb (122 kg)
144 lb (65 kg)
113 lb (51 kg)
62 lb (28 kg)
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Deflection
L/140*
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SPAN**
BETWEEN
STRINGERS
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MAXIMUM
DEFLECTION
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LIVE
UNIFORM LOAD
PER ft²/m²
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POINT
LOAD
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12" (305
mm)
16" (406 mm)
18" (457 mm)
24" (610 mm)
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0.05" (1.27
mm)
0.07" (1.78 mm)
0.08" (2.03 mm)
0.10" (2.54 mm)
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133
lb (649 kg)
59 lb (288 kg)
42 lb (205 kg)
17 lb (83 kg)
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191
lb (87 kg)
113 lb (60 kg)
91 lb (41 kg)
48 lb (22 kg)
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Maximum
Plank Values
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Span*
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Aluminum
Snap Locks
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PVC
Snap Locks
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12" (305
mm)
16" (406 mm)
18" (457 mm)
24" (610 mm)
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1,116
lb/ft²
837 lb/ft²
744 lb/ft²
558 lb/ft²
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462
lb/ft²
346 lb/ft²
308 lb/ft²
231 lb/ft²
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Note:
Uplift values are based on a snap lock being located
at every stringer. *Maximum allowable span is 24
inches
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Unsupported
overhang 4" (102 mm)
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Bearing
1,870 lb (848 kg) for 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) surface
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Allowable
Puncture Loads
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BEARING
DIAMETER
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PUNCTION
LOAD
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1" Dia.
(25.40 mm)
1/2" Dia. (12.70 mm)
3/8" Dia. (9.53 mm)
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432
lb (196 kg)
320 lb (145 kg)
240 lb (109 kg)
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Specifications
for Tests and Design Criteria
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70° F.
(21° C.) temperature values used
Deflection based on L/180
24" (610 mm) is maximum span recommended
EI = 144,000 lb-in² (421,339 kg/cm²)
lx = .542 in^4 (22.6 cm^4) ly = 10.9621 in^4 (456.3 cm^4)
Area = 1.806 in² (11.65 cm²)
Wt. = 1.14 lbs/ft (1.7 kg/m)
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Decking
Specifications
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MATERIAL
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Rigid
PVC designed for color and physical property retention
when used outdoors
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Specific
Gravity
Durometer Hardness D
Cell Classification
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ASTM
D-792
ASTM D-2240
ASTM D-1784
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1.46
80
13344
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PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
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Tensile
Strength, psi, 32°F
Modulus of Elasticity, psi
Tensile Elongation, %
Flexural Strength, psi
Izod Impact, ft. lb./in. notch 1/8", 73°F
Coefficient of Linear Expansion in./in./°F
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ASTM
D-638
(see Note*)
ASTM D-638
ASTM D-790
ASTM D-256
ASTM D-696
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6,500
360,000
90
13,000
2.7
3.4x10^-5
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Typical
Properties
All tests run at 23°C (73°F) except where indicated.
General
Property: Cell Classifications
Test Method: ASTM D l784
Metric Value: 13344
Metric Unit: -
English Value: 13344
English Unit: -
General
Property: Specific Gravity, +.02
Test Method: ASTM D792
Metric Value: 1.46
Metric Unit: -
English Value: 1.46
English Unit: -
General
Property: Hardness-Durometer D, + 3
Test Method: ASTM D2240
Metric Value: 80
Metric Unit: -
English Value: 80
English Unit: -
General
Property: Heat deflection temperature
at 1. 82 MPa (264 psi)
Test Method: ASTM D648
Metric Value: 74
Metric Unit: °C
English Value: 165
English Unit: °F
General
Property: Coefficient of linear expansion
Test Method: ASTM D696
Metric Value: 6.2
Metric Unit: 10 cm/cm, °C
English Value: 3.4
English Unit: 10 in/in, °F
Tensile
Property: Strength
Test Method: ASTM D638
Metric Value: 45
Metric Unit: MPa
English Value: 6,500
English Unit: psi
Tensile
Property: Modulus
Test Method: ASTM D638
Metric Value: 2740
Metric Unit: MPa
English Value: 400,000
English Unit: psi
Tensile
Property: % Elongation
Test Method: ASTM D638
Metric Value: 90
Metric Unit: -
English Value: 90
English Unit: -
Flexural
Property: Strength
Test Method: ASTM D790
Metric Value: 89
Metric Unit: MPa
English Value: 13,000
English Unit: psi
Flexural
Property: Modulus
Test Method: ASTM D790
Metric Value: 3050
Metric Unit: MPa
English Value: 442,000
English Unit: psi
Impact
Strength: Notched Izod at 23°C (73°F)
with 1/8" thick samples
Test Method: ASTM D256
Metric Value: 121
Metric Unit: J/cm
English Value: 2.7
English Unit: ft/lb/inch
Drop
Impact Resistance: 0.50"
Cylindrical Dart - minimum failure energy (Procedure A)
at 23°C (73°F)
Test Method: ASTM D4226
Metric Value: 128
390°F Extrusion Melt Temperature
Metric Unit: J/cm
English Value: 2.9 English Unit: in-lb/mil
Drop
Impact Resistance: Brittle-Ductile failure - Energy
(Procedure B) at 23°C (73°F)
Test Method: ASTM D4226
Metric Value: 196+
390°F Extrusion Melt Temperature
Metric Unit: J/cm
English Value: 4.4+
English Unit: in-lb/mil
Drop
Impact Resistance: 0.125"
Conical Dart - Minimum failure energy
(Procedure A) at 23°C (73°F)
Test Method: ASTM D4226
Metric Value: 56
390°F Extrusion Melt Temperature
Metric Unit: J/cm
English Value: 1.3
English Unit: in-lb/mil
Drop
Impact Resistance: Brittle-Ductile failure - Energy (Procedure
B) at 23°C (73°F)
Test Method: ASTM D4226
Metric Value: 196+
390°F Extrusion Melt Temperature
Metric Unit: J/cm
English Value: 4.4+
English Unit: in-lb/mil
ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY:
The
MSD (Material Safety Data) rating for PVC (Polyvinylchloride)
is reported as follows:
Physical
Data
Boiling Point - Solid
Vapor Density (Air= 1) - Solid
Solubility in Water - None
Evaporation Rate - Solid
Health
Hazard Information
Inhalation/Ingestion - Rodents exposed by the dietary
or inhalation route for 6 to 24 months have shown no significant
toxicological effects.
Due
to the basic inert nature of the finished product, there
is no anticipated environmental hazard. The material is
a nonporous, non-hydroscopic composition.
Recyclability
100% recyclable
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