Over time, all roads, even laid by modern technology, become worthless. Potholes appear on their surface, getting into which, cars can remain even without wheels, not to mention the fact that pits can be the cause of accidents, including quite serious ones. Various deformations on the asphalt surface appear constantly, therefore, road services are forced to deal with them very often.
In order to protect workers during the repair work and to warn drivers who might not have noticed the corresponding signs, various protective elements have to be installed. One of them is the water-filling barrier. This is the so-called mobile design, which is indispensable for urgent fencing of a certain territory for a short period or for arranging a dividing strip for a long time.
Block Properties
The main purpose of water barriers is the creation of simple, universal, inexpensive, but very effective road fences. For the manufacture of such products, plastic (polyethylene) is used. Applied technology - rotational molding. The design of the products is hollow, but so that the elements are stable and not moved by both inattentive drivers and gusts of strong wind, they are filled with water.
If repair work is carried out in winter, early spring, when the temperatures are low outside, the plastic water-filling barrier is filled with any loose substances - sand, fine gravel, crumb rubber and other types of similar materials that can serve as a shock absorber during a collision, but at the same time apply to a vehicle minimal damage.
This happens as follows: the structure is placed on the right place of the fence, and only after that it is filled with the existing substance or water through a special hole. If you do the opposite, first fill out the structure and only then begin to move it, it is unlikely that this will work. First you need to get rid of the filler. It is not necessary to raise or tilt the water filling barrier: at the bottom of the products there are special openings through which water will leak or dry filler will spill out.
Positive characteristics
The advantages of water filling blocks include the following properties:
- Convenient transportation and installation.
- Simple operation.
- Resistance to ultraviolet - despite the fact that the products are constantly exposed to the sun, they retain their bright light, so that they remain noticeable.
- Resistance to high (+60 ° C) and low (-30 ° C) temperatures.
- The presence of a rigid connection, which allows you to install blocks not only one by one, but also in a solid line, the individual elements of which are firmly connected, forming an integral design.
- The addition of reflective inserts made of special materials helps to see the fenced area even from afar even at night.
- Due to its light weight, warehousing and storage is not a problem.
Types of blocks
Plastic water-filled road barriers come in several forms. They differ, first of all, in terms of overall dimensions:
- Block 150 x 80 x 48 cm. Color - red, white, orange. Equipped with a dovetail connecting lock, which perfectly resists tearing the column. Recommended for use during sporting events (karting, rally), when repairing freeways.
- Block 120 x 80 x 48 cm. Color - red, white. Products can be used both separately and to create a barrier column. They can be used in the repair of pavement or communications in any village.
- Block 1.0 x 0.80 x 0.48 m with connector. The design feature is warehouse logistics. Products can be worn on top of one another. The presence of a connecting beam allows you to use to create closed loops. Due to this, the scope of the blocks is expanding, and the cost of the created barriers is reduced. The enclosed water filling barrier can be used not only as a barrier during repair work, but also serve as a curb.
Features of water filling blocks
A water-filling barrier has some features. These are:
- An opportunity to apply not only filled, but also empty products.
- The elements connected into a single canvas are not a rigid structure, so each of them can be rotated 13-15 degrees.
- A separate unit can be used as a warning sign for drivers.
Application
A water filling barrier can be used to create various structures:
- Temporary fencing during repair work.
- Traffic Separators.
- Barriers to entry into the territory where various public events are held.
- Parking lots.
- A pedestrian zone near shops, cafes and other public places.
- Pointers in driving schools and other purposes.