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a) Abrasion/Wear Resistance loss in thickness(mm)
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1.40 mm to 1.8 mm much below the required rate
of 3.5mm for non heavy duty and 2 mm for heavy duty flooring
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b) Water Absorption (%) |
3% to 6% much below maximum of 10% allowed in IS 1237 |
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c) Cold crushing strength/Compressive Strength requirement of minimum of 350 kgs/sq.cm.
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400 kgs per cm sq to 600 kgs per cm. Sq.against the IS |
| d) Flexural strength/transverse Strength as per IS Specification |
For heavy duty flooring 40 to 60 kgs/sq.cm against 30 kgs/sq.cm |