Practices for High-Tension Cable Barriers (2016) / Chapter Skim
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12 As previously stated, all HTCB systems currently eligible for federal funding are proprietary, and it is imperative that the material specifications and the placement of the barrier conform to the system as it was tested. In other words, if a state develops its own specification, it cannot conflict with the manufacturers' specifications or placement recommendations.
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13 tions. Thirty-one states responded that they require the manufacturers of the systems to design the anchors and 11 use the HTCB manufacturer's standard crash-tested anchor design.
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14 High-tension cable barriers are most commonly used in freeway medians to prevent crossover crashes. However, freeway facilities generally include median bridge piers and twin bridge overpasses that can only be shielded with semi-rigid or rigid barriers.
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15 FIGURE 8 Warrant factors by state. anchor.
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16 that did not require concrete foundations, thus making them easier to construct and maintain and repair. CONSTRUCTION-RELATED SURVEY RESPONSES Few construction issues were noted by respondents.
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17 The survey asked responders to identify who is responsible for maintaining HTCB after it is installed. Twelve states reported that their state (or in one instance, county)
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