What is the standard span of a box culvert?
6 to 16 feet
Standard designs for precast concrete box culverts are available with spans varying from 6 to 16 feet and rises varying from 4 to 14 feet. Standard precast concrete box culverts are typically fabricated in 6 foot sections; however larger boxes are fabricated in 4 foot sections to reduce section weight.
What is an RCBC culvert?
Rocla® reinforced concrete box culverts (RCBCs) are the fast, easy solution for applications under roads, railways and runways as drainage culverts, underpasses or service ducts. We manufacture a wide range of box culverts, base slabs and link slabs.
What is apron in box culvert?
Apron: A hardened surface (usually concrete or grouted riprap) placed at either the invert of the culvert inlet or outlet to protect structure from scour and storm damage.
What does RCBC mean in construction?
REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT (RCBC)
What is the meaning of RCBC?
Acronym. Definition. RCBC. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (Metro Manila, Philippines)
How big is a standard box culvert in Australia?
Box culverts are generally available in standard lengths of 1.22 m and 2.46 m (or 1.2 m and 2.4 m in QLD). 3. The size range of Humes standard box culverts up to 1,200 mm span are those included in Australian Standard 1597 Part 1. 4.
What are four sided concrete culverts used for?
Four-sided concrete culverts, commonly referred to as box culverts, are some of the most versatile precast concrete products on the market. Box culverts are suitable for applications such as underpasses, tunnels, subways, bridges, stream culverts, material handling, storage, and more.
What kind of culvert is best for drainage?
Box culverts are an ideal solution for drainage culverts with wide flow and low hydraulic head. Humes’ precast concrete box culverts are also suitable for difficult site conditions as installation requires minimal excavation and backfill.
What kind of box culverts can Humes make?
In many cases Humes has the ability to manufacture larger spans and leg heights beyond those indicated in the Australian Standards. Humes also manufacture custom designs such as splayed box culverts, post-tensioning stressing etc.