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6. Aggregate exterior cladding
6.1 Gravel surfacing
Whether for pedestrian, decorative or vehicular use, a gravel driveway is an advantageous solution.
Gravel can be derived from a wide variety of rocks, including quartz, limestone and marble. The colors and shapes are endless.
There are two types of gravel:
rolled gravel: it has spent time in river water, eroding and taking on its soft, round shape;
crushed gravel: this has greater mechanical properties than the previous type, but is rougher. This gravel is obtained by mechanically crushing rocks.
For a pedestrian walkway, a thickness of 10 to 15 cm is required (figure
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- Testing floor coverings – Determination of slip resistance, wet surfaces for bare feet – Walking method – Inclined plane - DIN 51097 - Novembre 1992
- Testing floor coverings – Determining sliding resistance – Parts and work areas exposed to slip hazards – Walking method – Inclined plane - DIN 51130 - Février 2014
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