D400 Manhole Covers — Heavy Traffic Road Applications
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D400 Manhole Covers — Heavy Traffic Road Applications

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D400 Manhole Covers — Heavy Traffic Road Applications

D400 is the most widely specified manhole cover load class for road infrastructure in Sri Lanka and internationally. The "D" denotes the load class group, and "400" represents the maximum test load of 400 kN (approximately 40.8 tonnes).

What Does D400 Mean?

Under EN 124:1994, a D400 cover must withstand a static test load of 400 kN applied without failure. This makes D400 suitable for:

  • Main carriageways and national roads
  • Urban arterial roads with mixed traffic
  • Bus routes and heavy goods vehicle corridors
  • Industrial estate roads with truck movements
  • Highway median strips and hard shoulders

Why D400 is Required for Roads

Standard vehicles on public roads can exert dynamic wheel loads far exceeding their static weight. A 10-tonne truck can exert transient loads of 3–4× its static weight when travelling over an imperfect surface. D400 covers provide the necessary safety margin.

D400 Standard Sizes

HAMS ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD supplies D400 covers in:

| Size | Shape | Common Application | |------|-------|-------------------| | 600 x 600 mm | Square | Standard road drainage | | 750 x 750 mm | Square | Larger road chambers | | 900 x 900 mm | Square | Major infrastructure | | 600 DIA | Circular | Round chambers, road drainage | | 750 DIA | Circular | Large round chambers | | 900 DIA | Circular | Major sewer chambers |

Frame and Cover Design for D400

D400 covers require:

  • Robust frame to distribute loads to the surround
  • Anti-tilt mechanism or locking to prevent displacement by traffic
  • Anti-rattle features to reduce noise under heavy traffic

Procurement in Sri Lanka

For road construction and infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka, D400 manhole covers must meet:

  • EN 124:1994 or equivalent
  • RDA specifications for national roads
  • CMC standards for Colombo Municipal Council areas

Contact HAMS ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD for D400 supply and technical certification:

📞 +94 760 660 861 📧 info@hhkplumbing.com 📍 17/1/1, Gamini Mawatha, Mirihana, Kotte, Colombo

Need help with your engineering project?

Contact HAMS Engineering — +94 76 066 0861 or info@hhkplumbing.com

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