contents

news
 
editorial
news
press room
press service
information
trade fairs
classifieds
useful links

Wheels n' Heels

Wheels n’ Heels is the first grating product which satisfies both the vehicle loading requirements of AASHTO and the pedestrian comfort requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Made from 3/8” or 1/4” thick ASTM A36 steel bar, this product will clear span up to 8’ under H15 and H20 wheel loads and can be provided in piece sizes up to 3’ wide by 20’ long. In addition, the close spacing of the bearing bars offers a pedestrian friendly 1/4” or 1/2” opening which allows easy access to wheel chair and high heel traffic. Slip resistant surfaces are also available.

Applications for this product include parking garages, bridge walkways, bridge flooring, sidewalks, pedestrian accessible roadways, sidewalk grates, access to public and government buildings, boat landing ramps, airplane landing mats, vehicular traffic supports, drainage pit covers, entranceways to buildings, commercial entranceways.



write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page