Headwalls and Wingwalls are produced to finish and secure the ends of gravity pipe, box culverts and bridge sections. They are designed to function together with the conduit to provide a sound, functional and permanent structure.
Applications
Head- and Wingwalls are used where:
The conduit enters or exits finished grade
Flow must be channeled into or out of a conduit
The earth embankment surrounding the pipe must be retained
The exposed pipe ends pose a danger to traffic
Appearance of the pipe end is important
Types
Headwall and Wingwall systems can include:
Parapets
Free-standing wingwalls
Free-standing headwalls
Precast aprons
Sizes
Every conduit size and shape has a corresponding Head- and Wingwall system available.
Joints
Headwall and Wingwall systems are usually connected structurally to the adjacent conduit.
