Concrete Block Mat Size and Weight Detail

CONCRETE BLOCKS

• Concrete Blocks are interconnected using rope or cable to create an articulated mat
• Concrete is typically 50 MPA Wet-Cast Portland Cement
• 18 individual concrete interlocked blocks make up one 2400 x 1200mm mat
• Spacing between blocks for drainage, vegetation to grow through or granular backfill
• Cable loops on all four sides for safe mat-to-mat connection

INTERCONNECTING CABLE OR ROPE

• The cable or rope is cast into each concrete block in both directions
• The cable or rope allows the whole mat to be flexible at the joints
• Cable or Rope loops on all four sides enables mat-to-mat connection
• Choice of either 16mm Polypropylene Marine Rope or 8mm Stainless Steel Cable

HANDLING MATS

• One AB Block mat weighs approx 215 kg per m2 or 616 kg each
• Supplied stacked 4 high per pallet.
• Each pallet with 4 mats weighs 2550 kg

Performance Data for Articulated Concrete Cable Block Mats 

• Cable and Rope Breaking Strain
  • 16mm Polypropylene Rope: Approx 4500kg
  • 8mm Stainless Steel Cable: Approx 3900kg

• Concrete Flexural Strength (Refer to Modulus of Rupture) 14.2 – 16.4 Mpa
• Expected Design Life
  • 50+ years non-vegetative
  • 100+ years Vegetative
• Open area – 20%
• Hydraulic Testing (awaiting test results)

DOWNLOAD TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS

• AB12.2412.SS08 – Articulated Block Mat with Stainless Steel Cable Technical Data Sheet
• AB12.2412.PP16 – Articulated Concrete Block Mat with Polypropylene Rops Technical Data Sheet

CONCRETE FLEXURAL STRENGTH

Modulus of Rupture of Articulated Concrete Cable Block Mats

The flexural strength or modulus of rupture of the material is defined as the maximum bending stress that can be applied to that material before it yields.

Australian Concrete Mats Articulated Concrete Cable Block Mats (ACCB) Modulus Of Rupture is measured at 14.2 to 16.4 Mpa. This measure confirms that AB Block mats load capacity is excellent when compared to concrete road pavements which typically require flex strength between about 4.8 & 5.2 Mpa.

“The modulus of concrete is a measure of its tensile strength in the tension zone of the concrete material. The modulus of rupture of concrete gives the tensile strength of the concrete material. It is determined by the loading of the third point test.”

Flexural Strength Wikipedia Explanation (Modulus of Rupture)

16mm Polypropylene Rope (Marine Rope)