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A decorative bench barrier serves the function of providing security for buildings, memorials, and people, while at the same time providing aesthetically pleasing seating suitable for long term use on city streets, in parks, and in other areas. The decorative bench barrier is constructed from one or

A decorative bench barrier serves the function of providing security for buildings, memorials, and people, while at the same time providing aesthetically pleasing seating suitable for long term use on city streets, in parks, and in other areas. The decorative bench barrier is constructed from one or more reinforced precast concrete elements which include a wide base, a central seating region, and a top back rest. The reinforced precast concrete elements are made in straight sections and radius sections. The radius sections are preferably either 45° or 90°. The sections are interconnectable so that a circular, square, serpentine or other suitable configuration for the bench barrier can be assembled on site.

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1. A decorative bench barrier, comprising:one or more monolithic elements, each of which includes reinforced concrete; a base; a back section positioned on said base, said back section having, a first side and a second side; first and second seating portions respectively extending from said base to

1. A decorative bench barrier, comprising:one or more monolithic elements, each of which includes reinforced concrete; a base; a back section positioned on said base, said back section having, a first side and a second side; first and second seating portions respectively extending from said base to said first and second side of said back; and end portions located at opposite ends of said element, said end portions being in the form of a cross-section of said base, said back section, and said first and second seating portions. 2. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said back section has first and second symmetrical sides.3. The decorative bench barrier of claim 2 wherein said back section is wider at a point which connects with said first and second seating portions than at a top most point of said back section.4. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said base is at least twice as wide as said back section in cross-section.5. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said base is approximately four times as wide as said back section in cross-section.6. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein at least one of said one or more elements has a straight longitudinal axis extending between said opposite ends.7. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein at least one of said one or more elements has said opposite ends positioned at points on a radius of curvature.8. The decorative bench barrier of claim 7 wherein said radius of curvature is approximately 90°.9. The decorative bench barrier of claim 7 wherein said radius of curvature is approximately 45°.10. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 further comprising lift pockets formed at a bottom section of said base.11. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 further comprising one or more lifting elements formed in a face section of said base.12. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said one or more elements includes at least a plurality of elements each of said plurality having a straight longitudinal axis extending between said opposite ends.13. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said one or more elements includes at least a plurality of elements each of said plurality having opposite ends positioned at points on a radius of curvature.14. The decorative bench barrier of claim 13 wherein said plurality of elements are arranged in a circular pattern.15. The decorative bench barrier of claim 13 wherein said plurality of elements are arranged in a semicircular pattern.16. The decorative bench barrier of claim 13 wherein said plurality of elements are arranged in a serpentine pattern.17. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said one or more elements includes at least a plurality of elements at least a first of said plurality having opposite ends positioned at points on a radius of curvature, and at least a second of said plurality having a straight longitudinal axis extending between said opposite ends.18. The decorative bench barrier of claim 1 wherein said one or more elements includes at least two elements, and further comprising means for connecting said two elements together.19. The decorative bench barrier of claim 18 wherein said means for connecting said two elements together is positioned in said end portions of said two elements.