The Advantage Of Curb Edges In The Construction Industr

A road curb is generally an edge where a raised sidewalk converges with the roadway or the street. The origin of the curb can be traced back to the 18th century where the only purpose of the curbs was to elicit an aesthetic appeal.

However, due to the technical advancement and the realization on the part of the government for the safety measures, the curbs started to be used as a precautionary part of the construction to manage road traffic and pedestrians effectively.

With the information of many road safety acts in the respective countries, the application of the curbs in the 19th century became an omnipotent presence to introduce a walking space induced with safety.

However, Apart From Just Serving The Purpose Of Providing The Pedestrian With A Safe Space To Walk On, There Are Many Advantages Of Curbs In Constructing A Road...

Curbs have differential purposes for pedestrians and drivers alone. As they enable the separation of the road and the pavement, the utilization aspect becomes more apparent between the users.

For drivers, they serve as a means of guidelines regarding parking, while for pedestrians, it is a place where their safety is conserved.

●       The curb appeal:

The neatly placed straight lines by the Slipform Machine adds to the aesthetics of the street, parking lots, and to some extent, to the house.

The expression "curb appeal" implies the attractiveness of the street as it not only enhances the beauty of the adjacent properties but provides a contrasting demarcation line between the street and the lawns.

●        Improves the pavement:

The curb aims to strengthen the pavements. The concrete curbs developed by the Curb And Gutter Machine provide a sense of confinement to the pavements.

It not only improves the process of compaction during the construction of the road but helps in maintaining the integrity of the traffic. To some extent, it even helps the driver to keep in line by showcasing the place of driving.

The added thickness of the integral curbs increases a sense of stiffness in the pavement, reduces the deflection generated by the traffic loads making the pavement more durable.

●        Reduces space:

Curbs reduce the space of the pavement, or the right-of-way, or the space required for the street by eradicating the drainage swales along with their flat slopes. It also helps in reducing the lengths of the driveway that are built from one street to another.

●       Improves visibility:

The light-reflective veneers of the concrete curbs make the pavement edges more traceable, improving the visibility for the drivers at night. In this sense, the inclusion of curbs is promoting a safe driving method.

●       Increases efficiency in cleaning:

Curbs generally improve the efficiency of the street sweepers, making it easier for them to sweep the debris away from the road. This mechanical process of pick-up prevents drainage swales.

Summing it up with:

The inclusion of curbs is a significant part of the road to promoting safety for both the driver and the pedestrians. Nonetheless, apart from the advantages mentioned above, it also holds the capacity to withstand snow plows providing long-term benefits.