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REGULATION 12 SCHEDULE 2 Test C – Stud/cleat impact test A stud/cleat, mounted securely by its base and including all parts of the mounting or fixing system, is subjected to a series of measured blows to its side from the striker of a ballistic pendulum or similar device. The energy of the blows is increased in steps until either the stud/cleat or its means of attachment fails or a specified energy level is reached without damage occurring. It is suggested that when tested up to and including an impact energy of 8 J the stud/cleat tested shall: (a) remain secured to the attachment system; (b) not disintegrate or completely split; (c) not show any fracture If the impact of 8 J causes fine hairline splits or cracks, the test should be continued in steps of 0.5 J. The stud should remain secured to the attachment system and not disintegrate or completely split at impacts up to 12 J. Last update: 14 January, 2015 221


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