Typical Wheel Stop Dimensions

Most concrete wheel stops do not comply with the standard as they exceed the maximum height.

Typical wheel stop dimensions.

200mm shall be added to the wheel stop distance. Reinforced with two 3 rebar. Part 3 execution 3 01 installation a. Securely attach wheel stops into at grade concrete and at grade asphalt pavement with not less than two galvanized steel dowels embedded in holes cast into wheel stops.

Standard 6 0 length 5 high 8 wide. Wheels are sized according to their diameter and width measured from the tire mounting surfaces usually in inches a wheel with a 17 diameter and 8 5 width would be listed as a 17 x 8 5 wheel. The distance from the back of the wheel to the wheel mounting surface is called backspacing. 5 steel reinforcing bars.

Typical uses of wheel. Graduated taper on end relieves danger of cutting tires. Wheelstops are frequently used in parking lots to prevent vehicle encroachment onto sidewalks but neither wheelstops nor standard 6 curbs are effective vehicle barriers. Caltrain standard specifications 02740 2 september 30 2011 wheel stops no.

The main thing is to provide maximum durability and safety for the patrons. Wheel stops may be provided where it is considered necessary to limit the travel of a vehicle into a parking space. Wheel measurements dimensions wheel size. The dimensions of the wheel stop used in your parking lot will vary in length and shape to accommodate your parking area.

The maximum height of wheel stops under as2890 1 2004 is 100mm. Tapered side design equalizes pressure down and forward from car wheels to relieve tension on setting pins and stops.