01099069

Component

https://doi.org/10.3141/2060-10

http://scholar.google.com...tham&publication_year=2008

This paper presents the state of the practice of the use of cable barrier systems in the United States. A literature review was conducted to identify the types of cable barrier systems being used. The scope of this review included benefits of using cable barriers, available guidelines, policies or procedures related to barrier placement, and issues related to the maintenance and in-service performance of the cable barriers. A comprehensive survey was conducted to identify experiences, practices, and design and construction standards for the use of cable barrier systems. To improve survey quality, survey participants were people identified as managing the cable barrier systems firsthand. The participants were therefore likely to be most knowledgeable about the design and construction, maintenance, and overall experience of cable barrier usage. Concluding remarks about the state of the practice of cable barriers, along with areas of further research, are presented.

01114752

English

pp 84-91

2008

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309113304

Print

Figures (4) ; References (16)

Design standards; Guidelines; Literature reviews; Maintenance management; Median barriers; Performance; Policy; State of the practice; Surveys

Cable barriers

United States

Design; Highways; Policy; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 29 2008 5:28PM

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