Extruded curbing vs precast concrete curbing
Extruded curbing vs precast concrete curbing
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I'm working on a grading plan of a satellite solid waste transfer station (actually a "drop box" facility). I have two luminaires to be placed within the main driving area. To protect the luminaires from traffic, I'm planning on installing barrier-type curbing. The total length of the curbing is about 20 feet in a roughly elliptical shape.
Would it be cost beneficial using extruded curbing for this? Would I be ahead using precast barrier curbing? I've not used extruded curbing before. Would such a small quantity make it too expensive? I opted against bollards in an effort to provide more protection for the poles.
Would it be cost beneficial using extruded curbing for this? Would I be ahead using precast barrier curbing? I've not used extruded curbing before. Would such a small quantity make it too expensive? I opted against bollards in an effort to provide more protection for the poles.





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Bollards...considering the cost of a bollard vs. a damaged light pole, bollards are looking like a pretty good deal.
It would be challenging (and expensive) to relocate the light pole as it is in the bulls-eye of a circular driving area providing light 360 degrees. It would probably lead to at least one additional luminaire.
Thanks again!
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Jersey barriers are overkill, curbing won't do a thing to protect against trucks.
I second Maury on the bollards, and I'd be surprised if the Twp./County doesn't require them for public safety. Cheap too; no special equipment needed to install, laborers can do it all by hand.
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The thought on the curbing would be to prevent (or strongly discourage) cars from running up over the curb and striking the luminaire.
But, as I mentioned earlier, I will be including bollards as well now. You're spot-on...bollards are cheap and easy to install during the construction.
Thanks again for the feedback.
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