Kerbs - Revision history

Editor at 18:29, 13 January 2021

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	* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.		* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.
	* Cul-de-sac.		* Cul-de-sac.
		+	* Frog.
	* Glass block flooring.		* Glass block flooring.
	* Ground conditions.		* Ground conditions.

Designing Buildings at 09:17, 9 September 2020

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	* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/edging5.htm Paving Expert]		* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/edging5.htm Paving Expert]

−	[[Category:~~Construction_techniques~~]] [[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 19:37, 14 August 2020

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	* Road joints.		* Road joints.
	* Section 184 agreement.		* Section 184 agreement.
		+	* Successful road kerb trial.

	= External references =		= External references =
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	* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/edging5.htm Paving Expert]		* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/edging5.htm Paving Expert]

−	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Designing Buildings at 09:58, 24 July 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	As an element of roads and highways, kerbs (kerbstone or crib-stane (Scots)) serve a number of purposes:	+	As an element of roads and highways, kerbs (kerbstone, crib-stane (Scots) or sometimes curbs (US)) serve a number of purposes:

	* Defining the limits of the carriageway.		* Defining the limits of the carriageway.
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	These ‘small unit’ kerbs are manufactured to conform with the scale and aesthetics of block paving schemes. As well as being popular on private driveways and courtyards, they are commonly found on cul-de-sacs and feeder roads on residential estates.		These ‘small unit’ kerbs are manufactured to conform with the scale and aesthetics of block paving schemes. As well as being popular on private driveways and courtyards, they are commonly found on cul-de-sacs and feeder roads on residential estates.
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		+	=== Dropper / dropped kerb ===
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		+	The second edition of [http://www.dictionaryofurbanism.com/ The Dictionary of Urbanism] by Rob Cowan, published in 2020, defines a dropped kerb/curb (UK/US): ‘A short stretch of kerb that has been lowered to allow vehicles to drive across the pavement and park in driveways which used to be front gardens; a section of kerb lowered to let people in wheelchairs or with buggies to cross the road.’
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		+	A dropper kerb/curb is: ‘The kerbstones required to create a dropped kerb.’

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Section 184 agreement.		* Section 184 agreement.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/edging5.htm Paving Expert]		* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/edging5.htm Paving Expert]

	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 09:54, 24 July 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	As an element of roads and highways, kerbs serve a number of purposes:	+	As an element of roads and highways, kerbs (kerbstone or crib-stane (Scots)) serve a number of purposes:

	* Defining the limits of the carriageway.		* Defining the limits of the carriageway.

Editor at 12:27, 2 November 2018

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	These ‘small unit’ kerbs are manufactured to conform with the scale and aesthetics of block paving schemes. As well as being popular on private driveways and courtyards, they are commonly found on cul-de-sacs and feeder roads on residential estates.		These ‘small unit’ kerbs are manufactured to conform with the scale and aesthetics of block paving schemes. As well as being popular on private driveways and courtyards, they are commonly found on cul-de-sacs and feeder roads on residential estates.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki~~: ==~~=	+

	* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.		* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.
	* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.		* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.
		+	* Cul-de-sac.
	* Glass block flooring.		* Glass block flooring.
	* Ground conditions.		* Ground conditions.

Designing Buildings at 09:32, 22 April 2018

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	Quadrant and angle kerbs are manufactured to complement straight and radius kerbs. They come in a various of different angles and sizes. Quadrant blocks, also known as a ‘cheese’, can be cut to create angles of less than 90°.		Quadrant and angle kerbs are manufactured to complement straight and radius kerbs. They come in a various of different angles and sizes. Quadrant blocks, also known as a ‘cheese’, can be cut to create angles of less than 90°.
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	= Special kerbs =		= Special kerbs =
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	* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.		* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.
		+	* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.
	* Glass block flooring.		* Glass block flooring.
	* Ground conditions.		* Ground conditions.

Editor at 13:32, 7 November 2017

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	* Road construction.		* Road construction.
	* Road joints.		* Road joints.
		+	* Section 184 agreement.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Editor at 13:26, 17 March 2017

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	* Ground conditions.		* Ground conditions.
	* Groundwater control in urban areas.		* Groundwater control in urban areas.
		+	* Hazard warning surfaces.
	* Highway drainage.		* Highway drainage.
	* Infrastructure.		* Infrastructure.

Editor at 16:17, 20 February 2017

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	* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.		* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.
		+	* Glass block flooring.
	* Ground conditions.		* Ground conditions.
	* Groundwater control in urban areas.		* Groundwater control in urban areas.