Old 3x2 pressed concrete flags load strength 2 ton ?

[DIWHY]

After another idiot concrete delivery truck driver has drove onto my flags and cracked them all, I asked him, didn't you know they only take 2 ton load, whats your truck weigh ? he knew nothing about anything, no surprise.
I was taught that an old style pressed concrete flag on a good base would take 2 ton, any takers.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I was taught that an old style pressed concrete flag on a good base would take 2 ton, any takers.

That, depends entirely on the base under the slab.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yep, crap sub-base blame whoever installed the paving not the driver.

 

[phatboy]

Sounds like absolute nonsense tbh. If the base under it doesn't move, it will need a huge weight to crush or damage the paver. Many times I've had a pallet of blocks lifted off a HIAB to about 3m away, with the rear support leg on a small rubber pad, on my paved drive, and no issues at all.

 

[Dereekoo]

As said, it all depends what's underneath, have solid granite rock and a layer of polythene could take a 40 tonne load.

 

[noseall]

After another idiot concrete delivery truck driver has drove onto my flags and cracked them all, I asked him, didn't you know they only take 2 ton load, whats your truck weigh ? he knew nothing about anything, no surprise.
I was taught that an old style pressed concrete flag on a good base would take 2 ton, any takers.

A well laid, solid bedded old 3' x 2' slab will take a lorry easily.

A spotted slab will crack like a biscuit.

 

[^woody^]

I've got some free time on Wednesday and will canvas truck drivers down at the local belly buster cafe to see how many know the bearing capacity of driveway slabs.

I'll let you know where to send your flowers and grapes.

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

I'm going to tile my driveway with bathroom tiles then moan at anyone who tries delivering the stuff I've ordered to be delivered.

You can choose whether to make it rigid, i.e. very thick and strong, e.g. concrete OR flexible, e.g. block paving or tarmac. The driveway you've made is what's known as "brittle", i.e. neither strong or flexible.

Make your driveway fit for purpose, or just accept that it will get broken. Be nice to people who have hard jobs that don't pay much.

YOU ordered concrete to be delivered your house. Did you expect them to use a helicopter?

 

[DIWHY]

Not my concrete

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Who told the Driver to bring the Truck off the road onto your property? Concrete firms used to have a waiver in their T's & C's that if you order the Driver to take the truck off the Public Highway, you are liable for any damages howsoever caused.