SafePave® Structural Support - Elite

SSS-E Has all the advantages contained in SSS, however these advantages are significantly improved with the SSS-E Range.

Higher Structural Capacity

• Greater bending stiffness

• Higher load capacity

• Reduced deflection under the same load

Why:

• Thicker composite build-up

• PET structural core + dual GFRP skins

SSS-E delivers a true structural panel behaviour, not just reinforcement

Wind Uplift Performance

• Designed to resist wind uplift forces

• Improves system stability in exposed environments

Critical for rooftops, high-rise, and podiums

System-Level Stability (Not Just Tile Strength)

• Improves entire system behaviour

• Reduced tile movement

• Increased mass and rigidity

• Better interaction with pedestal system

SSS-E controls the system, not just the tile

Superior Load Distribution

• Distributes load across a structural panel (tile + core)

Reduces:

• Point loading at pedestals

• Stress concentrations

• Risk of localised failure

Enhanced Impact Resistance

• Absorbs + redistributes impact energy

Because of:

• Foam layer (energy absorption)

• Structural core (load spreading)

• Reinforcement (crack control)

Higher resistance to high-energy impacts

Improved Post-Crack Performance

• Maintains structural integrity after cracking

Provides:

• Residual load capacity

• Continued load distribution

• Reduced risk of collapse

Vibration & Acoustic Control

• Noticeable vibration reduction

• Improved acoustic performance

Better feel under foot + reduced noise

Ability to Use Thinner Tiles

• Enables use of lower thickness tiles safely

Potential:

• Cost savings

• Design flexibility

Full System Integration

• Integrated system solution

Combines:

• Structural performance

• Safety performance

• Wind uplift

• Stability

One product replacing multiple components

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON — TILE vs SSS vs SSS-E

Performance Area Untreated Tile SSS SSS-E

Ultimate Load Capacity ~3–5 kN ~6–10 kN (+80–120%) ~12–18 kN (+200–300%)

Residual Load (Post-Crack) ~0 kN (failure) ~2–4 kN ~5–10 kN

Deflection at 2 kN Load ~6–10 mm ~3–5 mm (-40–60%) ~1–3 mm (-70–85%)

Bending Stiffness (Relative) 1.0x ~2–3x ~5–8x

Impact Resistance (Energy) ~10–20 J ~25–50 J ~50–100+ J

Crack Propagation Rapid / uncontrolled Slowed Highly controlled

Breakthrough Behaviour Sudden failure Contained Prevented / controlled

Load Distribution Area Point load (~pedestal head) ~1.5–2x spread ~3–4x spread

Wind Uplift Resistance 0 kN 0 kN ~1–3 kN (system dependent)

Vibration Reduction None Low (~10–20%) Moderate–High (~30–60%)

Thin Tile Capability Limited Moderate Enables thinner tiles

SSS improves the tile. - SSS-E improves the entire system.

SSS-E goes beyond reinforcement.

It delivers:

• Structural performance

• Wind uplift capability

• System stability

• Controlled failure behaviour

A complete engineered solution for high-risk pedestal systems

Performance Improvement