National Highways Test Centre

Independent Validation for Strategic Road Networks

Project Overview

The National Highways Test Centre validation project represents a critical milestone in establishing the Rosehill Drainage System's credentials for strategic road network applications. This comprehensive testing programme provided independent verification of system performance under extreme conditions.

Through rigorous full-scale testing protocols, the project demonstrated the system's capacity to meet and exceed the demanding requirements of major highway infrastructure projects, validating both hydraulic performance and structural resilience.

Testing Requirements

  • Extreme rainfall simulation to validate capacity under peak flow conditions
  • Structural loading tests to confirm resilience under heavy traffic loads
  • Long-term durability assessment for strategic infrastructure requirements
  • DMRB compliance verification across multiple performance criteria
  • Independent validation by recognised testing authority

Testing Protocol

  • Full-scale test installation replicating real-world highway conditions
  • Simulated extreme rainfall events exceeding design storm intensities
  • Comprehensive flow measurement validating hydraulic performance claims
  • Structural stress analysis under representative loading scenarios
  • Extended monitoring period to assess performance consistency
176.4
m/hr hydraulic
conductivity confirmed
679.5
L/min per metre
flow rate validated
Check
DMRB CD 529 & CD 530
compliance confirmed
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National Highways
approved status

Validation Results

  • Performance confirmed: All hydraulic performance claims independently verified
  • Structural integrity: System demonstrated exceptional resilience under test loads
  • DMRB compliance: Full conformity with highways design manual requirements
  • Official approval: National Highways approved status granted
  • Strategic road eligibility: Approved for use across strategic road network

The comprehensive testing programme at the National Highways Test Centre provides independent validation of the Rosehill Drainage System's exceptional performance capabilities. This approval opens opportunities across the strategic road network, demonstrating our commitment to delivering proven, reliable drainage solutions for critical infrastructure.

National Highways Validation
Independent Performance Testing Programme

Project Details

Client: National Highways
Location: Test Centre, UK
Application: Performance Validation
Test Standard: DMRB CD 529 & CD 530
Status: Approved

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