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Security barrier comprising gabions
A security barrier 1 having a length L1, a height (figure 25, H2), and a breadth dimension D2. Where the barrier features a plurality of gabions 2 arranged on a ground surface, each gabion including a container 2 and at least a first fill material 13 contained in the container. A tensile element 30 extends in the length dimension of the barrier and a pair of load spreading elements 16 spaced apart in the length dimension of the barrier are provided. Each load spreading element extends in the height and breadth dimensions of the barrier. The tensile element is connected in tension between the load spreading elements, such that the load spreading elements react the tension in compression against the first fill material between the load spreading elements. In an alternative embodiment, there is provided a method of constructing a security barrier with containers instead of gabions. Optionally, the tensile element can be a steel cable and the first fill material is a loose fill material.
Security barrier comprising gabions
A security barrier 1 having a length L1, a height (figure 25, H2), and a breadth dimension D2. Where the barrier features a plurality of gabions 2 arranged on a ground surface, each gabion including a container 2 and at least a first fill material 13 contained in the container. A tensile element 30 extends in the length dimension of the barrier and a pair of load spreading elements 16 spaced apart in the length dimension of the barrier are provided. Each load spreading element extends in the height and breadth dimensions of the barrier. The tensile element is connected in tension between the load spreading elements, such that the load spreading elements react the tension in compression against the first fill material between the load spreading elements. In an alternative embodiment, there is provided a method of constructing a security barrier with containers instead of gabions. Optionally, the tensile element can be a steel cable and the first fill material is a loose fill material.
Security barrier comprising gabions
SIMON TOWERS (author) / DAVID BINKS (author)
2017-07-19
Patent
Electronic Resource
English