Typical Wheel Stop Dimensions

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Typical wheel stop dimensions.

The main thing is to provide maximum durability and safety for the patrons. Caltrain standard specifications 02740 2 september 30 2011 wheel stops no. Securely attach wheel stops into at grade concrete and at grade asphalt pavement with not less than two galvanized steel dowels embedded in holes cast into wheel stops. 200mm shall be added to the wheel stop distance.

Wheelstops are frequently used in parking lots to prevent vehicle encroachment onto sidewalks but neither wheelstops nor standard 6 curbs are effective vehicle barriers. Tapered side design equalizes pressure down and forward from car wheels to relieve tension on setting pins and stops. Wheels are sized according to their diameter and width measured from the tire mounting surfaces usually in inches a wheel with a 17 diameter and 8 5 width would be listed as a 17 x 8 5 wheel. Durable 3000 psi concrete wheel stops.

Standard 6 0 length 5 high 8 wide. Typical uses of wheel. The maximum height of wheel stops under as2890 1 2004 is 100mm. When choosing and installing a concrete wheel stop the overall dimensions of the parking area or curb determines the dimensions of the stop to use.

For the prevention of vehicle encroachment standards state that bollards at least 3 6 high may be centered at the heads of parking stalls in lieu of wheelstops. Most concrete wheel stops do not comply with the standard as they exceed the maximum height. Graduated taper on end relieves danger of cutting tires. Wheel stops may be provided where it is considered necessary to limit the travel of a vehicle into a parking space.

The dimensions of the wheel stop used in your parking lot will vary in length and shape to accommodate your parking area. Reinforced with two 3 rebar.