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Allowable Uniform Loads
Deflection L/180*
SPAN** BETWEEN STRINGERS	MAXIMUM DEFLECTION			LIVE UNIFORM LOAD PER ft�/m�			POINT LOAD
12" (305 mm) 16" (406 mm) 18" (457 mm) 24" (610 mm)	0.07" (1.78 mm) 0.09" (2.29 mm) 0.10" (2.54 mm) 0.13" (3.30 mm)			448 lb (2187 kg) 182 lb (889 kg) 126 lb (615 kg) 53 lb (259 kg)			268 lb (122 kg) 144 lb (65 kg) 113 lb (51 kg) 62 lb (28 kg)
Deflection L/140*
SPAN** BETWEEN STRINGERS	MAXIMUM DEFLECTION			LIVE UNIFORM LOAD PER ft�/m�			POINT LOAD
12" (305 mm) 16" (406 mm) 18" (457 mm) 24" (610 mm)	0.05" (1.27 mm) 0.07" (1.78 mm) 0.08" (2.03 mm) 0.10" (2.54 mm)			133 lb (649 kg) 59 lb (288 kg) 42 lb (205 kg) 17 lb (83 kg)			191 lb (87 kg) 113 lb (60 kg) 91 lb (41 kg) 48 lb (22 kg)
Maximum Plank Values
Span*			Aluminum Snap Locks			PVC Snap Locks
12" (305 mm) 16" (406 mm) 18" (457 mm) 24" (610 mm)			1,116 lb/ft� 837 lb/ft� 744 lb/ft� 558 lb/ft�			462 lb/ft� 346 lb/ft� 308 lb/ft� 231 lb/ft�
Note: Uplift values are based on a snap lock being located at every stringer. *Maximum allowable span is 24 inches
Unsupported overhang 4" (102 mm)
Bearing 1,870 lb (848 kg) for 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) surface
Allowable Puncture Loads
BEARING DIAMETER				PUNCTION LOAD
1" Dia. (25.40 mm) 1/2" Dia. (12.70 mm) 3/8" Dia. (9.53 mm)				432 lb (196 kg) 320 lb (145 kg) 240 lb (109 kg)
Specifications for Tests and Design Criteria
70� F. (21� C.) temperature values used Deflection based on L/180 24" (610 mm) is maximum span recommended EI = 144,000 lb-in� (421,339 kg/cm�) lx = .542 in^4 (22.6 cm^4) ly = 10.9621 in^4 (456.3 cm^4) Area = 1.806 in� (11.65 cm�) Wt. = 1.14 lbs/ft (1.7 kg/m)
Decking Specifications
MATERIAL
Rigid PVC designed for color and physical property retention when used outdoors
Specific Gravity Durometer Hardness D Cell Classification		ASTM D-792 ASTM D-2240 ASTM D-1784			1.46 80 13344
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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		ASTM D-638 (see Note*) ASTM D-638 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-256 ASTM D-696			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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