CA2001930C - Roadway water drainage installation - Google Patents
Roadway water drainage installationInfo
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
- E01C11/00—Details of pavings
- E01C11/22—Gutters; Kerbs ; Surface drainage of streets, roads or like traffic areas
- E01C11/221—Kerbs or like edging members, e.g. flush kerbs, shoulder retaining means ; Joint members, connecting or load-transfer means specially for kerbs
- E01C11/223—Kerb-and-gutter structures; Kerbs with drainage openings channel or conduits, e.g. with out- or inlets, with integral gutter or with channel formed into the kerb ; Kerbs adapted to house cables or pipes, or to form conduits
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
- E01C11/00—Details of pavings
- E01C11/22—Gutters; Kerbs ; Surface drainage of streets, roads or like traffic areas
- E01C11/224—Surface drainage of streets
- E01C11/227—Gutters; Channels ; Roof drainage discharge ducts set in sidewalks
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
- E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
- E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
- E03F5/06—Gully gratings
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
- E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
- E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
- E03F5/06—Gully gratings
- E03F2005/068—Gully gratings with means for enhancing water flow
Abstract
A roadway drainage installation to comprises a roadway 12, an elevated pavement 18 extending alongside the roadway, and a more or less horizontal apron 14 extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway. A
kerb 16 extends upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway. A storm water conduit runs below the pavement, the apron and the roadway. A kerb inlet device 20 comprises an opening 30 in the apron as well as an opening 32 in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other. The kerb inlet device is connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit. Water-deflecting members 46 are located in the apron opening. The water-deflecting members have primary water-deflecting surfaces 48 for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, as well as a secondary water-deflecting surfaces 50 for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly.
kerb 16 extends upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway. A storm water conduit runs below the pavement, the apron and the roadway. A kerb inlet device 20 comprises an opening 30 in the apron as well as an opening 32 in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other. The kerb inlet device is connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit. Water-deflecting members 46 are located in the apron opening. The water-deflecting members have primary water-deflecting surfaces 48 for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, as well as a secondary water-deflecting surfaces 50 for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly.
Description
-~~ Q001930 THIS INVENTION relates to a roadway water drainage installation. It relates also to a grid device for such an installation, to a drainage member for such an installation, and to a method of draining water into the water channel of such a system.
The Applicant is aware of a roadway water drainage system which comprises a roadway; an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway; a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway; a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway; a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit, such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit. Such a roadway drainage system is hereinafter also referred to as 'a roadway drainage system of the kind described'.
In practice, a grid having grid members extending parallel to the kerb as well as orthogonally thereto so that they define a plurality of rectangular grid openings, spans the apron opening. However, such an zoolg3o arrangement has the drawback that water flowing along the pathway often passes over the grid and past the kerb opening, especially at high water flow rates, eg supercritical water flow rates, without sufficient water passing downwardly through the grid openings and sideways through the kerb opening, resulting in ineffective water drainage.
It is hence an object of the invention to provide a grid device for such a roadway drainage system whereby this drawback is at least reduced.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a grid device locatable in the apron opening of a roadway drainage system comprising a roadway; an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway; an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway; a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway; a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit; the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water deflecting member having a portion providing a primary water deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the support, for deflecting water away from the support, with each water deflecting member having a flange having an operatively downwardly directed secondary water deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, and the primary and secondary water :, .., deflecting surfaces being planar so that the primary water deflecting surfaces extend parallel to one another, while the secondary water deflecting surfaces extend transversely to the primary water deflecting surfaces, and all the secondary water deflecting surfaces lie in the same plane.
The obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the support may be between 110~ and 160~, eg between 120~ and l50~.
The grid device may include a further or second elongate support or brace to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, the further or second elongate support being spaced from the other or first support. The device may also include a cover plate spanning the gap between the supports on the operatively undersides of the water-deflecting members, so that water entering the gaps between the water-deflecting members will pass along the cover plate away from the first support.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a grid device locatable in the apron opening of a roadway drainage system comprising a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;' an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from.the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the grid device comprising a first elongate support;
a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with all the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly with the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water-deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a roadway drainage installation, which comprises a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement os that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit; and a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding from the support so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water-deflecting member having a portion providing a planar primary water-deflecting surface for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, the primary water-deflecting surface extending at said obtuse angle to the support, so that the primary water-deflecting surfaces hence extend parallel to one another, with each water-deflecting member having a flange having a planar downwardly directed secondary water-deflecting surface extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, with a11 the secondary water-deflecting surfaces thus lying in the same plane.
As also mentioned hereinbefore, the obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the support may be between 110~ and 160~. In other words, the primary water-deflecting surfaces extend at acute angles of between 20~ and 70~ to the kerb. The support and water-deflecting members hence constitute a grid device.
The upper edges of the water-deflecting members may be at about the same level as the apron.
The grid device may include a plurality of spaced transverse supports protruding from the elongate support, with the water-deflecting members being mounted to the transverse supports and the inner or free ends of the transverse supports located on components of the channel so that the grid device is located removably in position.
As mentioned hereinbefore, the grid device may also include a further or second elongate support extending alongside and spaced from the other or first elongate support, and on which the water-deflecting members are also mounted with a set of outer ends of the water-deflecting members located towards the outer edge of the apron opening, and a set of inner ends thereof are located within the channel. A set of ends of the water-deflecting members may protrude beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
A cover plate may, as also mentioned hereinbefore, span the undersides of the water-deflecting members between the elongate support, so that the free ends of the water-deflecting members which protrude into the kerb inlet opening are free of any support over the cover plate, to permit debris to pass freely over said ends of the members.
The installation may include at least one elongate drainage member extending transversely to the water pathway, the drainage member comprising an elongate water pathway, the drainage member comprising an elongate water channel leading into the kerb inlet device and located below the roadway surface, and at least one inlet to the water channel through which water passing along the roadway surface can enter into the water channel, flow along the water channel, into the kerb inlet device, and hence into the storm water conduit.
The inlet to the water channel may extend along substantially the entire length of the water channel, so that it is defined between a leading edge of the drainage member which water flowing along the roadway surface will encounter first, and a trailing edge spaced from the leading edges. The installation may then include a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel. The water-deflecting device may comprise a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet.
The installation may include an elongate recess in, and extending along, the kerb, the one end of the recess being in communication with the kerb opening, and the recess being located at the level of the apron such that some water flowing along the pathway will enter the recess, flow along the recess, and be discharged from the recess into the kerb inlet device.
The kerb may comprise a plurality of elongate kerb units, typically pre-formed from cementitious material, located end-to-end with one end of one of the units abutting against the kerb inlet device . The recess will hence be provided in at least the kerb unit abutting against the kerb inlet device. However, if desired, it can also be provided in at least one further unit.
The unit having the recess may comprise an elongate base portion, an elongate top portion spaced from and extending parallel to the base portion, and an elongate connecting portion connecting the base and top portions such that the recess is defined between the base portion, the top portion and the connecting portion.
7a According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a roadway drainage installation, which comprises a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway through the openings into the storm water conduit;
a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising a first elongate support;
a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with a11 the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly with the secondary water deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb ~b ~~ ~~"~~3Q
inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a drainage member for use with a roadway drainage system of the kind described, the drainage member comprising water channel defining means locatable below the roadway surface of the roadway drainage system of the kind described and defining an elongate water channel; and at least one inlet to the water channel, the inlet extending along substantially the entire length of the water channel and being defined between spaced longitudinally extending edges of the water channel defining means, so that a leading edge and a trailing edge are provided; and a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel, the water-deflecting device comprising a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet, and a planar component protruding from the lip into the inlet, with the undersurface of the lip providing a planar water-deflecting surface, as well as the planar component providing a planar water-deflecting surface for deflecting water entering the inlet downwardly to the channel.
The water channel defining means may be of settable cementitious material, and may be a moulding or casting thereof.
The invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings.
I the drawings, FIGURE 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a roadway water drainage installation according to one embodiment of the second aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 2 shows a sectional view through II-II in Figure 1;
7c ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' FIGURE 3 shows a sectional view through III-III in Figure 1;
FIGURE 4 shows a three-dimensional view of a roadway water drainage installation according to another embodiment of the second aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 5 shows a sectional view through V-V in Figure 4;
s FIGURE 6 shows a sectional view through VI-VI in Figure 4;
FIGURE 7 shows a sectional view through VII-VII in Figure 4; and FIGURE 8 shows an end view of one of the kerb units of Figure 4.
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, reference numeral 10 generally indicates a roadway water drainage installation according to one embodiment of the second aspect of the invention.
The installation 10 includes a tarred or concrete roadcaay 12, with a concrete apron 14 extending alongside the roadway, and sloping downwardly away from the roadway.
The apron 14 is hence at the same level as the road surface 13 along the line of abutment of the apron with the roadway. A kerb 16 extends upwardly from the apron 14, and parallel to the roadway 12, up to the level of a pavement 18.
A subterranean storm water conduit or pipe (not shown) runs from a sump (not shown) , and is located below the apron 14, the roadway 12 and the pavement 18.
A kerb inlet device or unit 20, which can be precast from concrete, is also provided. The unit 20 includes a base 22, and spaced parallel sides 24, 26 extending upwardly from the base 22. The base 22 and sides 24, 26 define between them a water catchment zone 19. The side 26 extends up to the level of the pavement 18 and has an overhang or lip 28 fitted with a protective wear plate 29. The unit 20 hence provides an opening 30 in the apron 14, as well as an opening 32 in the kerb 16. Two recesses 34 are provided in the side 26 of the unit, while an elongate recess 36, defining a shoulder, extends 200~.~30 along the side 24. The base 22 is located above the sump and has an opening 23 through which water can pass from the unit 20 into the sump, and from there into the subterranean water or storm water pipe. Typically, the opening 23 is rectangular, having dimensions of about 0.45 m by 1.0 m.
The installation 10 also includes a grid device, generally indicated by reference numeral 40. The grid device 40 comprises two elongate transverse supports 42 extending parallel to each other, as well as orthogonally to the kerb 16. The inner ends of the transverse member 42 nestle in the recesses 34, while their outer ends rest on the shoulder of the recess 36. The members 42 are lengths of angle iron to provide strength and rigidity.
An elongate support or bracing member 44 extends orthogonally to the transverse members 42, and is also a length of angle iron. If desired, at least one vertical support member 21 extending from the base 22 to the brace member 44 may be provided, as indicated in broken line iii Figure 2.
On top of the members 42, 44 are mounted a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members 46 in the form of lengths of angle iron. The members 46 extend at an angle of 45~ to the kerb 16, with planar portions 48 thereof extending uprightly. The other flanges or sides 50 of the members extend horizontally and are located uppermost, and face in the direction of water flowing in a direction as indicated by arrow 45, along a water pathway def fined by the kerb 16 and the apron 14 . The members 46 are spaced apart.
The outer ends of the members 46 are secured to an elongate support 54 extending parallel to the kerb 16.
to The support 54 is of flat iron, and further supports 55 are provided at its ends and extend orthogonally thereto.
If desired, the gap between the bracing member 44 and the outer ends of the members 46 is spanned by means of a cover or debris baffle plate 52.
While the components of the grid device 40 have been shown as being of metal, they can instead be of any suitable material, eg concrete or plastics material.
In use, water flowing along the pathway defined by the kerb 16 and the apron 14 encounters the grid device 40.
This water passes through the gaps between the sides or flanges 50 of the members 46 and impinges against their planar portions 48, thereby being urged or deflected by these planar portions, which extend at said angle of about 45~ to the kerb, to pass inwardly through the kerb opening 32, as well as downwardly through the apron opening 30. Hence, the velocity of the water is used to channel or direct the water from the pathway into the water channel 19.
Referring to Figures 4 to 8, reference numeral 100 generally indicates a roadway water drainage installation according to another embodiment of the second aspect of the invention.
Parts of the installation 100 which are the same or similar to those of the installation 10, are indicated with the same reference numerals.
The opening 30 extends into the roadway 12 so that the grid device 40 of the installation 100 is somewhat wider than that of the installation 10.
The installation 100 includes two elongate roadway drainage members 110, 140. The drainage members 110, 140 are mouldings of cementitious material, eg concrete.
Instead, they can, if desired, be of any olther suitable materal, eg metal and/or plastics material. The drainage member 110 comprises an elongate water channel 112 extending orthogonally to the kerb 16, and located beneath the surface 13 of the roadway 12. An elongate downwardly directed inlet 114 leads into the channel 112.
The inlet 114 is defined between a leading edge 116 and a trailing edge 118 of the drainage member. A grid device 120 is also provided. The grid device 7.20 comprises a component 122 located in the inlet 114 against the edge 116, end members 124, and a water-deflection member 125 in the form of a length of angle iron. The water-deflection member 125 comprises a component 126 located against the edge 118, with a planar component 128 protruding from the component 126 into the inlet. Hence, the components 128, 126 provide water-deflecting surfaces for deflecting water entering the gap 130 between the components 128, 122 downwardly into the channel 112.
The drainage member 140 is similar to the drainage member 110, except that its water channel 112, and inlet 114, are somewhat wider than those of the drainage member 110.
The grid device 120 of the drainage member 140 includes a further water-deflection member 142 extending parallel to, and spaced from, the other water-deflection member 125. The water-deflection member l42 is similar to the water-deflection member 125. The drainage member 140 thus has two gaps 130 through which water can pass, and hence has a larger capacity than the drainage member 110.
If desired, the water channel 112 can be still wider, and an even greater number of water-deflection members, spaced apart from one another, can then be provided.
200~.~30 It will be appreciated that usually only one of the drainage members 110, 140 will be used, with the drainage member 140 being used when greater capacity is required.
The drainage member 110, 140 will also normally be located at the trailing end of the unit 20. Both drainage members 110, 140 have thus been shown in the drawings for ease of illustration.
The installation 100 also includes a plurality of elongate kerb units 150 located end-to-end on the upstream side of the kerb inlet device 20, with one kerb unit 150 hence abutting against the device 20. The kerb units 150 hence make up part of the kerb 16.
Each unit 150 comprises an elongate horizontally extending base portion 152 located at the level of the apron 14, an elongate horizontally extending top portion 154 spaced from the base portion being at the same level as the lip 28 of the kerb inlet device 20, and an elongate connection portion 156, connecting the base portion to the top portion. An elongate recess 158 is hence defined between the portions 152, 154 and 156, with one end of the recess being in communication with the inside of the device 20, and hence the subterranean water channel 19. The units 150 are precast from concrete.
Hence, in use, water flowing along the flow pathway 20 will enter the channel 19 through the openings of the grid device 40, as well as through the kerb opening 32.
Some water will enter the recess 158 upstream of the device 20, with this water entering the channel 19 directly, ie not passing through the grid device 40 to a significant degree. Water flowing along the surface 13 of the roadway 12 will pass into the gaps 130 of the drainage members 110, l40, and into their channels 112.
This water will flow along the channels 112 into the device 20.
The Applicant believes that the grid device 40 (without the cover plate 52 ) , in which the water f lowing along the pathway is directed both downwardly as well as obliquely inwardly along the full lengths of the members 46, will result in good water drainage, especially at high loads, eg during severe storms.
It is envisaged that the grid device 40 which incorporates the cover plate 52 will be used when somewhat lower capacity is acceptable but a higher debris load is expected, since debris in the water cannot pass vertically downwardly through the grid device 40 at the outer ends of the members 46, but passes along the members 46 to be swept off the inner ends of the members 46, thus reducing the likelihood of clogging.
In addition, the inside of the unit 20 can easily be cleaned merely by removing the grid device 40.
The Applicant believes that the drainage members 110, 140 provide an effective means of draining water from a roadway surface 12 alongside a kerb inlet unit 20. The grid devices 120 of the drainage members 110, 140 are removable to permit the channels 112 to be cleaned. In other versions, they can, however, be located fixedly in position. The wider grid device 40 assists in draining such water.
The Applicant further believes that the use of the grid device 40 provides improved hydraulic performance of the unit 20 as compared to known grids having rectangular openings, eg greater capacity or throughput for water flowing at super critical velocity along the pathway since it utilizes the water velocity to function, while being of desired strength. Furthermore, lower maintenance will be required, eg due to the lower degree of clogging experienced with the devices 40, while the devices 40 will also have a desired safety level, eg wheels of bicycles cannot readily enter the gaps between the water-deflecting members 46 since they do not extend parallel to the kerb 16. It is further expected that installation costs will be no higher than, and possibly lower than, those of known grids, while maintenance costs are, as mentioned hereinbefore, expected to be lower.
For example, installation costs can be lower than with known grids since a shorter grid-like device 40, requiring less constructional material, can be used due to the improved hydraulic performance. It is also expected that due to the construction of the device 40, it will be possible to install it more rapidly than known grids, thereby also reducing installation costs.
The Applicant is aware of a roadway water drainage system which comprises a roadway; an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway; a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway; a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway; a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit, such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit. Such a roadway drainage system is hereinafter also referred to as 'a roadway drainage system of the kind described'.
In practice, a grid having grid members extending parallel to the kerb as well as orthogonally thereto so that they define a plurality of rectangular grid openings, spans the apron opening. However, such an zoolg3o arrangement has the drawback that water flowing along the pathway often passes over the grid and past the kerb opening, especially at high water flow rates, eg supercritical water flow rates, without sufficient water passing downwardly through the grid openings and sideways through the kerb opening, resulting in ineffective water drainage.
It is hence an object of the invention to provide a grid device for such a roadway drainage system whereby this drawback is at least reduced.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a grid device locatable in the apron opening of a roadway drainage system comprising a roadway; an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway; an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway; a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway; a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit; the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water deflecting member having a portion providing a primary water deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the support, for deflecting water away from the support, with each water deflecting member having a flange having an operatively downwardly directed secondary water deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, and the primary and secondary water :, .., deflecting surfaces being planar so that the primary water deflecting surfaces extend parallel to one another, while the secondary water deflecting surfaces extend transversely to the primary water deflecting surfaces, and all the secondary water deflecting surfaces lie in the same plane.
The obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the support may be between 110~ and 160~, eg between 120~ and l50~.
The grid device may include a further or second elongate support or brace to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, the further or second elongate support being spaced from the other or first support. The device may also include a cover plate spanning the gap between the supports on the operatively undersides of the water-deflecting members, so that water entering the gaps between the water-deflecting members will pass along the cover plate away from the first support.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a grid device locatable in the apron opening of a roadway drainage system comprising a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;' an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from.the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the grid device comprising a first elongate support;
a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with all the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly with the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water-deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a roadway drainage installation, which comprises a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement os that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit; and a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding from the support so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water-deflecting member having a portion providing a planar primary water-deflecting surface for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, the primary water-deflecting surface extending at said obtuse angle to the support, so that the primary water-deflecting surfaces hence extend parallel to one another, with each water-deflecting member having a flange having a planar downwardly directed secondary water-deflecting surface extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, with a11 the secondary water-deflecting surfaces thus lying in the same plane.
As also mentioned hereinbefore, the obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the support may be between 110~ and 160~. In other words, the primary water-deflecting surfaces extend at acute angles of between 20~ and 70~ to the kerb. The support and water-deflecting members hence constitute a grid device.
The upper edges of the water-deflecting members may be at about the same level as the apron.
The grid device may include a plurality of spaced transverse supports protruding from the elongate support, with the water-deflecting members being mounted to the transverse supports and the inner or free ends of the transverse supports located on components of the channel so that the grid device is located removably in position.
As mentioned hereinbefore, the grid device may also include a further or second elongate support extending alongside and spaced from the other or first elongate support, and on which the water-deflecting members are also mounted with a set of outer ends of the water-deflecting members located towards the outer edge of the apron opening, and a set of inner ends thereof are located within the channel. A set of ends of the water-deflecting members may protrude beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
A cover plate may, as also mentioned hereinbefore, span the undersides of the water-deflecting members between the elongate support, so that the free ends of the water-deflecting members which protrude into the kerb inlet opening are free of any support over the cover plate, to permit debris to pass freely over said ends of the members.
The installation may include at least one elongate drainage member extending transversely to the water pathway, the drainage member comprising an elongate water pathway, the drainage member comprising an elongate water channel leading into the kerb inlet device and located below the roadway surface, and at least one inlet to the water channel through which water passing along the roadway surface can enter into the water channel, flow along the water channel, into the kerb inlet device, and hence into the storm water conduit.
The inlet to the water channel may extend along substantially the entire length of the water channel, so that it is defined between a leading edge of the drainage member which water flowing along the roadway surface will encounter first, and a trailing edge spaced from the leading edges. The installation may then include a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel. The water-deflecting device may comprise a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet.
The installation may include an elongate recess in, and extending along, the kerb, the one end of the recess being in communication with the kerb opening, and the recess being located at the level of the apron such that some water flowing along the pathway will enter the recess, flow along the recess, and be discharged from the recess into the kerb inlet device.
The kerb may comprise a plurality of elongate kerb units, typically pre-formed from cementitious material, located end-to-end with one end of one of the units abutting against the kerb inlet device . The recess will hence be provided in at least the kerb unit abutting against the kerb inlet device. However, if desired, it can also be provided in at least one further unit.
The unit having the recess may comprise an elongate base portion, an elongate top portion spaced from and extending parallel to the base portion, and an elongate connecting portion connecting the base and top portions such that the recess is defined between the base portion, the top portion and the connecting portion.
7a According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a roadway drainage installation, which comprises a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway through the openings into the storm water conduit;
a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising a first elongate support;
a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with a11 the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly with the secondary water deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb ~b ~~ ~~"~~3Q
inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a drainage member for use with a roadway drainage system of the kind described, the drainage member comprising water channel defining means locatable below the roadway surface of the roadway drainage system of the kind described and defining an elongate water channel; and at least one inlet to the water channel, the inlet extending along substantially the entire length of the water channel and being defined between spaced longitudinally extending edges of the water channel defining means, so that a leading edge and a trailing edge are provided; and a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel, the water-deflecting device comprising a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet, and a planar component protruding from the lip into the inlet, with the undersurface of the lip providing a planar water-deflecting surface, as well as the planar component providing a planar water-deflecting surface for deflecting water entering the inlet downwardly to the channel.
The water channel defining means may be of settable cementitious material, and may be a moulding or casting thereof.
The invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings.
I the drawings, FIGURE 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a roadway water drainage installation according to one embodiment of the second aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 2 shows a sectional view through II-II in Figure 1;
7c ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' FIGURE 3 shows a sectional view through III-III in Figure 1;
FIGURE 4 shows a three-dimensional view of a roadway water drainage installation according to another embodiment of the second aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 5 shows a sectional view through V-V in Figure 4;
s FIGURE 6 shows a sectional view through VI-VI in Figure 4;
FIGURE 7 shows a sectional view through VII-VII in Figure 4; and FIGURE 8 shows an end view of one of the kerb units of Figure 4.
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, reference numeral 10 generally indicates a roadway water drainage installation according to one embodiment of the second aspect of the invention.
The installation 10 includes a tarred or concrete roadcaay 12, with a concrete apron 14 extending alongside the roadway, and sloping downwardly away from the roadway.
The apron 14 is hence at the same level as the road surface 13 along the line of abutment of the apron with the roadway. A kerb 16 extends upwardly from the apron 14, and parallel to the roadway 12, up to the level of a pavement 18.
A subterranean storm water conduit or pipe (not shown) runs from a sump (not shown) , and is located below the apron 14, the roadway 12 and the pavement 18.
A kerb inlet device or unit 20, which can be precast from concrete, is also provided. The unit 20 includes a base 22, and spaced parallel sides 24, 26 extending upwardly from the base 22. The base 22 and sides 24, 26 define between them a water catchment zone 19. The side 26 extends up to the level of the pavement 18 and has an overhang or lip 28 fitted with a protective wear plate 29. The unit 20 hence provides an opening 30 in the apron 14, as well as an opening 32 in the kerb 16. Two recesses 34 are provided in the side 26 of the unit, while an elongate recess 36, defining a shoulder, extends 200~.~30 along the side 24. The base 22 is located above the sump and has an opening 23 through which water can pass from the unit 20 into the sump, and from there into the subterranean water or storm water pipe. Typically, the opening 23 is rectangular, having dimensions of about 0.45 m by 1.0 m.
The installation 10 also includes a grid device, generally indicated by reference numeral 40. The grid device 40 comprises two elongate transverse supports 42 extending parallel to each other, as well as orthogonally to the kerb 16. The inner ends of the transverse member 42 nestle in the recesses 34, while their outer ends rest on the shoulder of the recess 36. The members 42 are lengths of angle iron to provide strength and rigidity.
An elongate support or bracing member 44 extends orthogonally to the transverse members 42, and is also a length of angle iron. If desired, at least one vertical support member 21 extending from the base 22 to the brace member 44 may be provided, as indicated in broken line iii Figure 2.
On top of the members 42, 44 are mounted a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members 46 in the form of lengths of angle iron. The members 46 extend at an angle of 45~ to the kerb 16, with planar portions 48 thereof extending uprightly. The other flanges or sides 50 of the members extend horizontally and are located uppermost, and face in the direction of water flowing in a direction as indicated by arrow 45, along a water pathway def fined by the kerb 16 and the apron 14 . The members 46 are spaced apart.
The outer ends of the members 46 are secured to an elongate support 54 extending parallel to the kerb 16.
to The support 54 is of flat iron, and further supports 55 are provided at its ends and extend orthogonally thereto.
If desired, the gap between the bracing member 44 and the outer ends of the members 46 is spanned by means of a cover or debris baffle plate 52.
While the components of the grid device 40 have been shown as being of metal, they can instead be of any suitable material, eg concrete or plastics material.
In use, water flowing along the pathway defined by the kerb 16 and the apron 14 encounters the grid device 40.
This water passes through the gaps between the sides or flanges 50 of the members 46 and impinges against their planar portions 48, thereby being urged or deflected by these planar portions, which extend at said angle of about 45~ to the kerb, to pass inwardly through the kerb opening 32, as well as downwardly through the apron opening 30. Hence, the velocity of the water is used to channel or direct the water from the pathway into the water channel 19.
Referring to Figures 4 to 8, reference numeral 100 generally indicates a roadway water drainage installation according to another embodiment of the second aspect of the invention.
Parts of the installation 100 which are the same or similar to those of the installation 10, are indicated with the same reference numerals.
The opening 30 extends into the roadway 12 so that the grid device 40 of the installation 100 is somewhat wider than that of the installation 10.
The installation 100 includes two elongate roadway drainage members 110, 140. The drainage members 110, 140 are mouldings of cementitious material, eg concrete.
Instead, they can, if desired, be of any olther suitable materal, eg metal and/or plastics material. The drainage member 110 comprises an elongate water channel 112 extending orthogonally to the kerb 16, and located beneath the surface 13 of the roadway 12. An elongate downwardly directed inlet 114 leads into the channel 112.
The inlet 114 is defined between a leading edge 116 and a trailing edge 118 of the drainage member. A grid device 120 is also provided. The grid device 7.20 comprises a component 122 located in the inlet 114 against the edge 116, end members 124, and a water-deflection member 125 in the form of a length of angle iron. The water-deflection member 125 comprises a component 126 located against the edge 118, with a planar component 128 protruding from the component 126 into the inlet. Hence, the components 128, 126 provide water-deflecting surfaces for deflecting water entering the gap 130 between the components 128, 122 downwardly into the channel 112.
The drainage member 140 is similar to the drainage member 110, except that its water channel 112, and inlet 114, are somewhat wider than those of the drainage member 110.
The grid device 120 of the drainage member 140 includes a further water-deflection member 142 extending parallel to, and spaced from, the other water-deflection member 125. The water-deflection member l42 is similar to the water-deflection member 125. The drainage member 140 thus has two gaps 130 through which water can pass, and hence has a larger capacity than the drainage member 110.
If desired, the water channel 112 can be still wider, and an even greater number of water-deflection members, spaced apart from one another, can then be provided.
200~.~30 It will be appreciated that usually only one of the drainage members 110, 140 will be used, with the drainage member 140 being used when greater capacity is required.
The drainage member 110, 140 will also normally be located at the trailing end of the unit 20. Both drainage members 110, 140 have thus been shown in the drawings for ease of illustration.
The installation 100 also includes a plurality of elongate kerb units 150 located end-to-end on the upstream side of the kerb inlet device 20, with one kerb unit 150 hence abutting against the device 20. The kerb units 150 hence make up part of the kerb 16.
Each unit 150 comprises an elongate horizontally extending base portion 152 located at the level of the apron 14, an elongate horizontally extending top portion 154 spaced from the base portion being at the same level as the lip 28 of the kerb inlet device 20, and an elongate connection portion 156, connecting the base portion to the top portion. An elongate recess 158 is hence defined between the portions 152, 154 and 156, with one end of the recess being in communication with the inside of the device 20, and hence the subterranean water channel 19. The units 150 are precast from concrete.
Hence, in use, water flowing along the flow pathway 20 will enter the channel 19 through the openings of the grid device 40, as well as through the kerb opening 32.
Some water will enter the recess 158 upstream of the device 20, with this water entering the channel 19 directly, ie not passing through the grid device 40 to a significant degree. Water flowing along the surface 13 of the roadway 12 will pass into the gaps 130 of the drainage members 110, l40, and into their channels 112.
This water will flow along the channels 112 into the device 20.
The Applicant believes that the grid device 40 (without the cover plate 52 ) , in which the water f lowing along the pathway is directed both downwardly as well as obliquely inwardly along the full lengths of the members 46, will result in good water drainage, especially at high loads, eg during severe storms.
It is envisaged that the grid device 40 which incorporates the cover plate 52 will be used when somewhat lower capacity is acceptable but a higher debris load is expected, since debris in the water cannot pass vertically downwardly through the grid device 40 at the outer ends of the members 46, but passes along the members 46 to be swept off the inner ends of the members 46, thus reducing the likelihood of clogging.
In addition, the inside of the unit 20 can easily be cleaned merely by removing the grid device 40.
The Applicant believes that the drainage members 110, 140 provide an effective means of draining water from a roadway surface 12 alongside a kerb inlet unit 20. The grid devices 120 of the drainage members 110, 140 are removable to permit the channels 112 to be cleaned. In other versions, they can, however, be located fixedly in position. The wider grid device 40 assists in draining such water.
The Applicant further believes that the use of the grid device 40 provides improved hydraulic performance of the unit 20 as compared to known grids having rectangular openings, eg greater capacity or throughput for water flowing at super critical velocity along the pathway since it utilizes the water velocity to function, while being of desired strength. Furthermore, lower maintenance will be required, eg due to the lower degree of clogging experienced with the devices 40, while the devices 40 will also have a desired safety level, eg wheels of bicycles cannot readily enter the gaps between the water-deflecting members 46 since they do not extend parallel to the kerb 16. It is further expected that installation costs will be no higher than, and possibly lower than, those of known grids, while maintenance costs are, as mentioned hereinbefore, expected to be lower.
For example, installation costs can be lower than with known grids since a shorter grid-like device 40, requiring less constructional material, can be used due to the improved hydraulic performance. It is also expected that due to the construction of the device 40, it will be possible to install it more rapidly than known grids, thereby also reducing installation costs.
Claims (18)
1. A grid device locatable in an apron opening of a roadway water drainage system comprising a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water deflecting member having a portion providing a primary water deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the support, for deflecting water away from the support, with each water deflecting member having a flange having an operatively downwardly directed secondary water deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, and the primary and secondary water deflecting surfaces being planar so that the primary water deflecting surfaces extend parallel to one another, while the secondary water deflecting surfaces extend transversely to the primary water deflecting surfaces, and all the secondary water deflecting surfaces lie in the same plane.
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water deflecting member having a portion providing a primary water deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the support, for deflecting water away from the support, with each water deflecting member having a flange having an operatively downwardly directed secondary water deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, and the primary and secondary water deflecting surfaces being planar so that the primary water deflecting surfaces extend parallel to one another, while the secondary water deflecting surfaces extend transversely to the primary water deflecting surfaces, and all the secondary water deflecting surfaces lie in the same plane.
2. A grid device according to Claim 1, wherein the obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the support is between 110° and 160°.
3. A grid device according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, which includes a further or second elongate support to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, the further or second elongate support being spaced from the other or first support; and a cover plate spanning the gap between the supports on the operatively undersides of the water-deflecting members, so that water entering the gaps between the water-deflecting members will pass along the cover plate away from the first support.
4. A grid device locatable in the apron opening of a roadway drainage system comprising a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the grid device comprising a first elongate support; a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with all the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, with the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water-deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising the apron opening as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the grid device comprising a first elongate support; a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with all the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, with the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water-deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
5. A grid device according to Claim 4, wherein the supports extend parallel to each other, with the obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the supports being between 110° and 160°, and wherein the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extend at right angles to the primary water-deflecting surfaces.
6 . A grid device according to Claim 4 or Claim 5, which includes a cover plate spanning the gap between the supports on the operatively undersides of the water deflecting members, so that water entering the gaps between the water deflecting members will pass along the cover plate away from the first support to the set of ends of the water deflecting members which protrude beyond the support.
7. A roadway drainage installation, which comprises a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway through the openings into the storm water conduit; and a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding from the support so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water-deflecting member having a portion providing a planar primary water-deflecting surface for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, the primary water-deflecting surface extending at said obtuse angle to the support, so that the primary water-deflecting surfaces hence extend parallel to one another, with each water-deflecting member having a flange having a planar downwardly directed secondary water-deflecting surface extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, with all the secondary water-deflecting surfaces thus lying in the same plane.
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway through the openings into the storm water conduit; and a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising an elongate support; and a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the support and protruding from the support so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the support, with each water-deflecting member having a portion providing a planar primary water-deflecting surface for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, the primary water-deflecting surface extending at said obtuse angle to the support, so that the primary water-deflecting surfaces hence extend parallel to one another, with each water-deflecting member having a flange having a planar downwardly directed secondary water-deflecting surface extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly, with all the secondary water-deflecting surfaces thus lying in the same plane.
8. An installation according to Claim 7, wherein the obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the support is between 110° and 160°.
9. An installation according to Claim 7 or Claim 8, which includes a plurality of spaced transverse supports protruding from the elongate support, with the water-deflecting members being mounted to the transverse supports and inner or free ends of the transverse supports located on components of the conduit or kerb inlet device;
a further or second elongate support extending alongside and spaced from the other or first elongate support, and on which the water-deflecting members are also mounted; and a cover plate spanning the undersides of the water-deflecting members between the elongate supports so that ends of the water-deflecting members which protrude into the kerb inlet opening are free of any support over the cover plate, to permit debris to pass freely over said ends of the members.
a further or second elongate support extending alongside and spaced from the other or first elongate support, and on which the water-deflecting members are also mounted; and a cover plate spanning the undersides of the water-deflecting members between the elongate supports so that ends of the water-deflecting members which protrude into the kerb inlet opening are free of any support over the cover plate, to permit debris to pass freely over said ends of the members.
10. An installation according to any one of Claims 7 to 9 inclusive, which includes at least one elongate drainage member extending transversely to the water pathway, the drainage member comprising an elongate water channel leading into the kerb inlet device and located below the roadway surface, and at least one inlet to the water channel through which water passing along the roadway surface can enter into the water channel, this water then flowing along the water channel, into the kerb inlet device and hence into the storm water conduit.
11. An installation according to Claim 10, wherein the inlet to the water channel extends along substantially the entire length of the water channel and is defined between a leading edge of the drainage member which water flowing along the roadway surface will encounter first, and a trailing edge spaced from the leading edges, the installation including a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel, the water-deflecting device comprising a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet.
12. An installation according to any one of Claims 7 to 11 inclusive, which includes an elongate recess in, and extending along, the kerb, the one end of the recess being in communication with the kerb opening and the recess being located at the level of the apron such that some water flowing along the pathway will enter the recess flow along the recess, and be discharged from the recess into the kerb inlet device.
13. A roadway drainage installation, which comprises a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other such that water can pass from the water pathway through the openings into the storm water conduit; and a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising a first elongate support; a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with all the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly with the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water-deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
a more or less horizontal apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway;
a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other such that water can pass from the water pathway through the openings into the storm water conduit; and a grid device located in the apron opening, the grid device comprising a first elongate support; a plurality of elongate water-deflecting members spaced apart along the first support and protruding therefrom so that they extend parallel to one another as well as at an obtuse angle to the first support, with each water-deflecting member having a planar primary water-deflecting surface, which extends at said obtuse angle to the first support, for deflecting water into the kerb opening at an acute angle to the kerb, with all the primary water-deflecting surfaces extending parallel to one another, as well as a planar secondary water-deflecting surface for simultaneously deflecting water downwardly with the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extending transversely to the primary water-deflecting surfaces; and a second elongate support spaced from the first support and to which the water-deflecting members are mounted, with a set of ends of the water-deflecting members protruding beyond the second elongate support into the kerb inlet opening to permit debris to pass freely over the ends.
14. An installation according to Claim 13, wherein the supports extend parallel to each other, with the obtuse angle which the primary water-deflecting surfaces form with the supports being between 110° and 160°, and wherein the secondary water-deflecting surfaces extend at right angles to the primary water-deflecting surfaces.
15. An installation according to Claim 14, which includes a plurality of spaced transverse supports protruding from the elongate supports, with the water-deflecting members being mounted to the transverse supports and the inner or free ends of the transverse supports located on components of the conduit or kerb inlet device; and a cover plate, spanning the undersides of the water-deflecting members between the elongate supports so that the ends of the water-deflecting members which protrude into the kerb inlet opening are free of any support or the cover plate, to permit debris to pass freely over said ends of the members.
16. An installation according to any one of Claims 13 to 15 inclusive, which includes an elongate drainage member extending transversely to the water pathway, the drainage member comprising an elongate water channel leading into the kerb inlet device and located below the roadway surface; and an inlet to the water channel through which water passing along the roadway surface can enter into the water channel with this water then flowing along the water channel into the kerb inlet device and hence into the storm water conduit, with the inlet to the water channel extending along substantially the entire length of the water channel and being defined between a leading edge of the drainage member which water flowing along the roadway surface will encounter first, and a trailing edge spaced from the leading edge; and a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel, the water-deflecting device comprising a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet, and a planar component protruding from the lip into the inlet, with the undersurface of the lip providing a planar water-deflecting surface, as well as the planar component providing a planar water-deflecting surface, for deflecting water entering the inlet downwardly to the channel.
17. An installation according to any one of Claims 13 to 16 inclusive, which includes an elongate recess in, and extending along, the kerb, the one end of the recess being in communication with the kerb opening and the recess being located at the level of the apron such that some water flowing along the pathway will enter the recess flow along the recess, and be discharged from the recess into the water channel.
18. A drainage member for use with a roadway drainage system comprising a roadway;
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the drainage member comprising water channel defining means locatable below the roadway surface of the roadway drainage system and defining an elongate water channel; and at least one inlet to the water channel, the inlet extending along substantially the entire length of the water channel and being defined between spaced longitudinally extending edges of the water channel defining means so that a leading edge and a trailing edge are provided; and a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel, the water-deflecting device comprising a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet, and a planar component protruding from the lip into the inlet, with the undersurface of the lip providing a planar water-deflecting surface, as well as the planar component providing a planar water-deflecting surface, for deflecting water entering the inlet downwardly to the channel.
an elevated pavement extending alongside the roadway;
an apron extending alongside the roadway so that it is located between the roadway and the pavement at the level of the roadway;
a kerb extending upwardly from the apron to the pavement so that the apron and kerb define between them a water pathway;
a storm water conduit running below the pavement and/or the apron and/or the roadway; and a kerb inlet device comprising an opening in the apron as well as an opening in the kerb, with the openings being in communication with each other and with the device being connected to the storm water conduit such that water can pass from the water pathway, through the openings into the storm water conduit;
the drainage member comprising water channel defining means locatable below the roadway surface of the roadway drainage system and defining an elongate water channel; and at least one inlet to the water channel, the inlet extending along substantially the entire length of the water channel and being defined between spaced longitudinally extending edges of the water channel defining means so that a leading edge and a trailing edge are provided; and a water-deflecting device in the inlet to the water channel, the water-deflecting device comprising a lip protruding from the trailing edge so as to span a portion of the inlet, and a planar component protruding from the lip into the inlet, with the undersurface of the lip providing a planar water-deflecting surface, as well as the planar component providing a planar water-deflecting surface, for deflecting water entering the inlet downwardly to the channel.
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