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Abstract
An environmental barrier system that is supported relative to a base includes an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible. The environmental barrier device includes a first side and a bottom edge. The environmental barrier system also includes a bracket that couples the environmental barrier device to the base. The bracket includes a coupling member that couples to the base and a support member that is coupled to the coupling member. The support member includes a first portion that supports the first side of the environmental barrier device and a second portion that supports the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/006,857, filed Jan. 7, 2008, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/556,401, filed Nov. 3, 2006, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/792,382, filed Apr. 14, 2006, each of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present teachings generally relate to environmental barrier devices. More particularly, the present teachings relate to such devices for reducing soil erosion at construction sites, for example, and a method of reducing soil erosion at construction sites.
- Exposed soil areas are subject to water erosion and sediment movement during and after storm water events. Materials and methods have been used to eliminate soil loss or movement across construction sites from such events. A silt fence is a temporary barrier used to intercept sediment-laden runoff from small areas. Silt fences are effective in trapping sediment from all activities that involve soil disturbance. They can be used on adjacent properties, adjacent bodies of water, large sloping areas, near streams and waterways, near surface drainage ways and other areas to prevent water erosion and sediment movement.
- A conventional silt fence includes a fabric portion and a plurality of stakes. The fabric portion extends between the stakes. The stakes serve to anchor and support the fabric portion. The fabric functions to prevent unwanted erosion and sediment movement while permitting the passage of rainwater.
- While conventional silt fences have proven to be satisfactory for their intended use of preventing erosion and sediment movement, they are all associated with drawbacks and limitations. In this regard, construction vehicles may easily knock over a conventional silt fence and render it inoperative for its intended use. Furthermore, installation of conventional silt fences can be inconvenient and time consuming. Accordingly, it remains a need in the pertinent art to provide an environmental barrier which prevents water erosion and sediment movement while overcoming the drawbacks and limitations associated with known structures, including but not limited to those discussed above.
- An environmental barrier system is disclosed that is supported relative to a base. The system includes an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible. The environmental barrier device includes a first side and a bottom edge. The environmental barrier system also includes a bracket that couples the environmental barrier device to the base. The bracket includes a coupling member that couples to the base and a support member that is coupled to the coupling member. The support member includes a first portion that supports the first side of the environmental barrier device and a second portion that supports the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device.
- A method of coupling an environmental barrier device to a base is also disclosed. The method includes providing an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible. The method also includes providing a bracket having a coupling member and a support member. The support member includes a first portion and a second portion. The method further includes coupling the coupling member to the base and supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket such that the first portion of the support member supports a first side of the environmental barrier device and the second portion of the support member supports a bottom edge of the environmental barrier device.
- In still another aspect, an environmental barrier system that is supported relative to a base is disclosed. The system includes an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible. The environmental barrier device includes a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a bottom edge. The system also includes a bracket with a first support member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion supports the first side of the environmental barrier device, and the second portion supports the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device. The third portion supports the second side of the environmental barrier device, and the first portion includes an end that is disposed away from the environmental barrier device. The bracket also includes a second support member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion supports the first side of the environmental barrier device, and the second portion supports the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device. The third portion supports the second side of the environmental barrier device, and the first portion includes an end that is disposed away from the environmental barrier device. Furthermore, the bracket includes a coupling member that couples to the base. The coupling member is integrally coupled to the third portion of the first support member and the third portion of the second support member so as to be disposed between the first support member and the second support member.
- Further areas of applicability of the present teachings will become apparent from the description and appended claims provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the various examples of the present teachings, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the teachings.
- The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is an environmental view illustrating an environmental barrier device in accordance with the present teachings, the environmental barrier device shown operatively installed at a construction site, a construction vehicle shown crossing the environmental barrier device and thereby applying a load to the environmental device to deflect it from a normally upright orientation. -
FIG. 2 is a view of a portion ofFIG. 1 illustrating the environmental barrier device after the construction vehicle has passed, the environmental barrier device resiliently returning to a generally vertical orientation after the load of the vehicle has been removed. -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the environmental barrier device in accordance with the present teachings and as shown installed inFIG. 1 , the environmental barrier device shown in cross section. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 4-4 ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of an environmental barrier device in accordance with the present teachings, the environmental barrier device shown operatively associated with a mounting bracket suitable for temporarily securing the environmental barrier device to a curb, for example. -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view of an environmental barrier device in accordance with the present teachings, the environmental barrier device shown operatively associated with a mounting bracket suitable for temporarily securing the environmental barrier device to a curb, for example. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a mounting bracket shown in association with a curb, for example. -
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the mounting bracket shown in association with a curb, for example. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an environmental barrier device shown supported by a mounting bracket for temporarily securing the environmental barrier device to a curb, for example. - The following description of the present teachings is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses.
- With general reference to the drawings, an environmental barrier device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure is illustrated and generally identified at
reference character 10. The environmental barrier device may be used at a construction site, for example. In this regard, theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be used to reduce soil erosion. In one application, theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be positioned proximate a curb 12 (as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ) or other construction site boundary. Alternatively, theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be positioned in atrench 14 formed inundisturbed soil 16. Thetrench 14 may be back-filled withdisturbed soil 18. - The
environmental barrier device 10 may be oriented in a generally vertical plane and define a barrier for reducing soil erosion. Theenvironmental barrier device 10 may function to prevent the passage of silt from a construction site side to a street side, for example. Additionally, theenvironmental barrier device 10 may provide for the passage of water (e.g., rain water) from the construction site side to the street side. - The
environmental barrier device 10 may be anchored in the ground and otherwise be a self-standing structure. In this regard, it may not be necessary to support theenvironmental barrier device 10 with stakes or similar structure conventionally used to support a silt fence. In certain applications, theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be anchored approximately eight inches below ground level. - The
environmental barrier device 10 may be a resilient structure that is deflectable under load and which resiliently returns to a generally vertical orientation after the load is removed. The environmental view ofFIG. 1 illustrates a portion of theenvironmental barrier device 10 deflected from the generally vertical orientation by the passage of aconstruction vehicle 20. InFIG. 2 , theconstruction vehicle 20 has passed and the deflected portion of theenvironmental barrier device 10 automatically and resiliently returns to its generally vertical orientation. - The
environmental barrier device 10 includes aflexible member 22 having a length and a height. As will be addressed below, the length may be substantially greater than the height. Theenvironmental barrier device 10 may additionally include means for permitting the passage of rain water through theflexible member 22. Theenvironmental barrier device 10 may further include means for preventing the passage of soil through theflexible member 22. - The
flexible member 22 may include anupper portion 22A and alower portion 22B. As will be discussed further below, thelower portion 22B is intended to be buried or otherwise anchored with respect to the ground. Theupper portion 22A is intended to upwardly extend from the ground. In certain applications, thelower portion 22B need not have the same flexibility nor resiliency of theupper portion 22A. - The
flexible member 22 of theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be a composite structure having a plurality of components or layers. Theflexible member 22 may generally include a first member orfirst layer 24 and a second member orsecond layer 26. Thefirst member 24 may be constructed of a sheet material. Thefirst member 24 may have a memory retaining shape and may provide theflexible member 22 with inherent resiliency to return to the generally vertical orientation or upright position. - The
first member 24 may be constructed from a polyolefin foam sheet. One suitable material is commercially available under the registered trademark Volara® from Sekisui America Corporation. Other materials having suitable resiliency, strength and/or durability characteristics may be alternatively utilized. - The means for permitting the passage of rain water may include a plurality of holes or
apertures 28 formed in thefirst member 24. Theholes 28 may be round, oval, any other suitable shape or combinations of shapes to permit the passage of rain water through thefirst member 24. It will be appreciated that the location of theholes 28, the hole pattern, the size of theholes 28 and the number ofholes 28 may be varied from application to application within the scope of the present teachings. Alternative toholes 28, the means for permitting the passage of rain water may comprise a sheet material that allows for the passage of rain water but prevents the passage of soil. - The means for preventing the passage of soil through the
flexible member 22 may include a second member orsecond layer 26. Thesecond member 26 may be a filter member. Thesecond member 26 may be positioned adjacent one of the sides of thefirst member 24 so as to cover theholes 28. Thesecond member 26 may be constructed of a second sheet material. Thesecond member 26 may be flexible and may define a filter media. Thesecond member 26 may allow the passage of water and preclude the passage of dirt and silt. In one application, thesecond member 26 may be a nylon mesh. Alternatively, any other material suitable for filtering soil from rain water may be employed. In certain applications, the means for filtering may simply be theholes 28 which are sized and provided in such number to provide the necessary filtering. Thesecond member 26 may be secured to thefirst member 24. In this regard, thesecond member 26 may be glued or laminated to thefirst member 24. Alternatively, thesecond member 26 may be stitched or otherwise suitably secured to thefirst member 24. - The
flexible member 22 may additionally include a third member orthird layer 30. As with thefirst member 24, thethird member 30 may be constructed of a sheet material and may have a memory retaining shape. Again, while other materials may be employed, thethird member 30 may be constructed of a polyolefin foam sheet. One suitable material is commercially available under the registered trademark Volora®. In a manner similar to thefirst member 24, thethird member 30 may include a plurality of holes or apertures. Thesecond member 26 may be disposed between thefirst member 24 and thethird member 30. Thethird member 30 may be secured to thefirst member 24 and/or thesecond member 26 by adhesive, lamination, stretching or any other suitable manner. - The
flexible member 22 of theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be made in various lengths and heights. In one application, theflexible member 22 may be formed to have a length from approximately 50 feet to approximately 200 feet. Theenvironmental barrier device 10 may be formed to have a height from approximately 20 inches to approximately 36 inches. In certain applications, it may be desirable to cut preformed sections to desired lengths. - Separate lengths of the
flexible member 22 may be joined withmechanical fasteners 32. Theflexible member 22 may be preformed with holes 34 (seeFIG. 5 , for example) for receiving themechanical fasteners 32. Thefasteners 32 may be used for splicing or repairs. One suitablemechanical fastener 32 is a two-piece fastener commercially available from Micro Plastics, Inc. of Flippin, Ark., as Part No. 27QB701000B. Other manners of coupling distinct lengths of theflexible member 22, including non-mechanical manners of fastening, may be employed within the scope of the present teachings. - In use, the
lower portion 22B of theflexible member 22 may be buried or otherwise anchored relative to the ground. For example, approximately eight inches of theflexible member 22 may be set below grade for anchoring. Backfilling may be provided to support theflexible member 22. - In certain applications, it may be desirable to use the
flexible member 22 with abracket 40. Thebracket 40 may be generally W-shaped and may engage thelower portion 22B of theflexible member 22. Thebracket 40 may engage a fastener 42 (seeFIG. 5 ). In this regard,fasteners 42 may be mounted in acurb 12 and thebracket 40 may be used for temporarily securing theflexile member 22 relative to thecurb 12 prior to the backfilling soil adjacent thecurb 12. - More specifically, referring to
FIGS. 5-7 , thebracket 40 generally includes acoupling member 44, afirst support member 46 a, and asecond support member 46 b. As will be described in greater detail below, thecoupling member 44 couples to a base, such as acurb 12, and the first andsecond support members environmental barrier device 10 such that thebracket 40 couples theenvironmental barrier device 10 to thecurb 12. - It will also be appreciated that the
bracket 40 could include any number (including one) ofsupport members bracket 40 could couple theenvironmental barrier device 10 to any suitable base other than acurb 12, such as an upright surface of a trench that has been dug into the earth. - In some embodiments, the
coupling member 44 and thesupport members bracket 40 can be made from an elongate member such as a wire, and thebracket 40 can be made by bending the elongate member so as to define thecoupling member 44 and thesupport members - Moreover, in some embodiments, the
coupling member 44 is disposed between and coupled to thefirst support member 46 a and thesecond support member 46 b. Eachsupport member first portion 48, asecond portion 50 and athird portion 52. In some embodiments, the first andthird portions second portion 50 extends in a generally horizontal direction to connect the respective lower ends of the first andthird portions third portions third portions space 56 therebetween. Also, thefirst portion 48 includes anend 54 which is upturned and angled so as to extend in a generally downward direction. - Moreover, the
coupling member 44 can include afirst portion 58 and asecond portion 60. Thefirst portion 58 is coupled to thethird portion 52 of thefirst support member 46 a, and thesecond portion 60 is coupled to thethird portion 52 of thesecond support member 46 b. In some embodiments, the first andsecond portions hanger 62 therebetween. - In some embodiments, the
bracket 40 is coupled to thecurb 12 using afastener 42. Thefastener 42 can be of any suitable type, and can extend through thehanger 62 of thecoupling member 44 in order to couple thebracket 40 to thecurb 12. It will be appreciated that thefastener 42 can be of any suitable type, such as a masonry screw. Also, thefastener 42 can include awasher 64 with anenlarged surface 66. The surface area of theenlarged surface 66 allows theenlarged surface 66 to abut against thehanger 62 of thecoupling member 44. As such, thecoupling member 44 is disposed between theenlarged surface 66 of thefastener 42 and thecurb 12 so as to be securely coupled thereto. - In some embodiments, a plurality of
brackets 40 are coupled to thecurb 12 in the manner described above. In some embodiments, thebrackets 40 are disposed in spaced relationship to each other longitudinally along thecurb 12. Furthermore, in some embodiments, thebrackets 40 are coupled to thecurb 12 at a substantially consistent vertical position on anupright surface 70 of thecurb 12. - Next, the
lower portion 22B of theenvironmental barrier device 10 is positioned in thespace 56 defined by thesupport members bracket 40. As such, theenvironmental barrier device 10 is supported by thebrackets 40 in a generally upright position generally parallel to theupright surface 70 of thecurb 12. Also, in some embodiments, theenvironmental barrier device 10 is generally suspended by thebrackets 40 so as to hang from theupright surface 70 in a generally upright position. - More specifically, in some embodiments, the
environmental barrier device 10 is supported by thebrackets 40 such that afirst side 72 of thedevice 10 is supported by and adjacent to thefirst portion 48 of thesupport members second side 74 of the device 10 (i.e., the side opposite the first side 72) is supported by and adjacent to thethird portion 52 of thesupport members bottom edge 76 of thedevice 10 is supported by and adjacent to thesecond portion 50 of thesupport members device 10 is supported between thefirst portion 48 of eachsupport member upright surface 70 of thecurb 12. As such, thefirst portion 48 of eachsupport member device 10 against theupright surface 70 of thecurb 12 so as to maintain thedevice 10 in a generally upright position. Then, soil can be backfilled to furthersecure device 10 in the upright position. - It will be appreciated that the ends 54 are angled so as to be disposed in a positive angle α away from the
first side 72 of the device 10 (FIG. 9 ). As such, the ends 54 are unlikely to snag against thedevice 10. - Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the
first portion 48 of thefirst support member 46 a and thefirst portion 48 of thesecond support member 46 b extend away from each other and are each disposed at a positive acute angle α′ with respect to the axis of thebottom edge 76 of the device 10 (FIG. 9 ). As such, thesupport members device 10 for improved support thereof. - In some embodiments, the
brackets 40 are installed on theupright surface 70 such that the apertures or holes 28 of thedevice 10 are disposed above (i.e., exposed above) atop surface 80 of thecurb 12. As such, theholes 28 are able to filter any water or run-off that passes through thedevice 10. More specifically, in some embodiments, thebrackets 40 are installed such that thesecond portion 50 of thesupport members top surface 80 of thecurb 12 to ensure that theholes 28 are disposed above and exposed above thetop surface 80. Furthermore, in some embodiments, once thebrackets 40 are coupled to thecurb 12 and thedevice 10 is provided on thebrackets 40, thedevice 10 is positionally adjusted relative to the curb 12 (e.g., either up or down along the upright surface 70) such that theholes 28 are disposed above and exposed from thecurb 12. In some embodiments, thebrackets 40 are bent while coupled to thecurb 12 so as to move thedevice 10 up or down relative to thecurb 12. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , another embodiment of thebracket 40′ will now be discussed. In this embodiment, thebracket 40′ includes acoupling member 44′, afirst support member 46 a′, and asecond support member 46 b′. The first andsecond support members 46 a′, 46 b′ are substantially similar to the embodiment described above in relation toFIG. 7 . However, a plane defined by thecoupling member 44′ is disposed at a positive angle α″ relative to a plane defined by thethird portion 52′ of each of the first andsecond support members 46 a′, 46 b′. In some embodiments, thecoupling member 44′ is disposed at approximately a right-angle relative to thethird portions 52′. As such, thecoupling member 44′ is insertable into theupright face 70 of thecurb 12 to thereby couple thebracket 40′ to thecurb 12. In other words, in order to couple thebracket 40′ to thecurb 12 thecoupling member 44′ is inserted into and extends into theupright face 70 of thecurb 12. Once thebrackets 40′ are coupled to thecurb 12, theenvironmental barrier device 10 is supported on thebrackets 40′ similar to the embodiments described above and represented inFIG. 9 . - In some embodiments, the
bracket 40′ represented inFIG. 8 is used in association with acurb 12 that has been freshly poured and is still wet, and thebracket 40 represented inFIG. 7 is used in association with acurb 12 that has sufficiently dried enough to support thefastener 42. - It will now be appreciated that an
environmental barrier device 10 is provided that facilitates the entry and egress of construction vehicles about a construction site. Adevice 10 is shown and described that may be provided in a roll to facilitate shipping and handling. Furthermore, thebracket environmental barrier device 10 in a generally upright position. Additionally, thebracket environmental barrier device 10 in a generally upright position. Upon completion of construction at a construction site, theenvironmental barrier device 10 andbrackets - The above description is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the disclosure are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
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1. An environmental barrier system that is supported relative to a base, the environmental barrier system comprising:
an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible, the environmental barrier device including a first side and a bottom edge; and
a bracket that couples the environmental barrier device to the base, the bracket including a coupling member that couples to the base and a support member that is coupled to the coupling member, the support member including a first portion that supports the first side of the environmental barrier device and a second portion that supports the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device.
2. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member defines a hanger through which a fastener extends to couple the coupling member to the base.
3. The environmental barrier system of claim 2 , wherein the fastener includes an enlarged surface that abuts against the coupling member adjacent the hanger.
4. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is insertable into the base to couple to the base.
5. The environmental barrier system of claim 4 , wherein the coupling member is disposed at a positive angle relative to the support member so as to extend into and couple to the base.
6. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the environmental barrier device includes a second side opposite to the first side, and wherein the support member further includes a third portion that supports the second side of the environmental barrier device.
7. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the support member includes an end that is angled so as to be disposed at a positive angle away from the first side of the environmental barrier device.
8. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes a first support member and a second support member, wherein the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device defines an axis, and wherein the first portion of the first support member and the first portion of the second support member extend away from each other and are each disposed at a positive acute angle with respect to the axis.
9. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes a first support member and a second support member, and wherein the coupling member is coupled to and disposed between the first support member and the second support member.
10. The environmental barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the support member and the coupling member are integrally coupled.
11. A method of coupling an environmental barrier device to a base, the method comprising:
providing an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible;
providing a bracket having a coupling member and a support member, the support member including a first portion and a second portion;
coupling the coupling member to the base;
supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket such that the first portion of the support member supports a first side of the environmental barrier device and the second portion of the support member supports a bottom edge of the environmental barrier device.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein coupling the coupling member to the base comprises inserting a fastener with an enlarged surface into a hanger defined by the coupling member such that the coupling member is disposed between the enlarged surface and the base.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein coupling the coupling member to the base comprises embedding the coupling member in the base.
14. The method of claim 11 , wherein providing the bracket comprises bending an elongate member so as to define the coupling member and the support member.
15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the environmental barrier device includes an aperture and the base defines a top surface, and wherein supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket comprises supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket such that the aperture is disposed above the top surface of the base.
16. The method of claim 11 , wherein supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket further comprises supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket such that a third portion of the support member supports a second side of the environmental barrier device, the second side of the environmental barrier device being opposite to the first side of the environmental barrier device.
17. The method of claim 11 , wherein supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket further comprises supporting the environmental barrier device between the support member and the base.
18. The method of claim 11 , wherein the base includes an upright surface, wherein coupling the coupling member to the base comprises coupling the coupling member to the upright surface of the base, and wherein supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket comprises supporting the environmental barrier device upright adjacent the upright surface of the base.
19. The method of claim 11 , further comprising positionally adjusting the environmental barrier device relative to the base after supporting the environmental barrier device on the bracket.
20. An environmental barrier system that is supported relative to a base, the environmental barrier system comprising:
an environmental barrier device with at least a portion that is resiliently flexible, the environmental barrier device including a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a bottom edge; and
a bracket comprising:
a first support member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the first portion supporting the first side of the environmental barrier device, the second portion supporting the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device, and the third portion supporting the second side of the environmental barrier device, the first portion including an end that is disposed away from the environmental barrier device;
a second support member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the first portion supporting the first side of the environmental barrier device, the second portion supporting the bottom edge of the environmental barrier device, and the third portion supporting the second side of the environmental barrier device, the first portion including an end that is disposed away from the environmental barrier device; and
a coupling member that couples to the base, the coupling member integrally coupled to the third portion of the first support member and the third portion of the second support member so as to be disposed between the first support member and the second support member.
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