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High Tension Cable Barrier performance evaluation study

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the operational, safety, and economic performance of the high tension cable barrier system installed in the median of Highway 2, between Airdrie and Red... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the operational, safety, and economic performance of the high tension cable barrier system installed in the median of Highway 2, between Airdrie and Red Deer and in the vicinity of Leduc. It finds that the barrier has reduced the severity of collisions, is highly cost effective, and can serve as a model for further application of this barrier application in Alberta and in other Canadian jurisdictions.

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Technical memo : comparison of shoulder and ditch installations of High-Tension Cable Barrier on Highway 2

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Compares shoulder and ditch installations of high tension cable barrier (HTCB) on Highway 2 and sets out the rationale and advantages of locating HTCB at the shoulder (adjacent to the pavement)... More ≫

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Compares shoulder and ditch installations of high tension cable barrier (HTCB) on Highway 2 and sets out the rationale and advantages of locating HTCB at the shoulder (adjacent to the pavement) versus placement in the ditch.

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Technical memo : comparison of shoulder and ditch installations of high-tension cable barrier on Highway 2

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This technical memo provides advice to Alberta Transportation on whether there is any advantages in safety and operations that might result in the relocation of high tension median cable barriers... More ≫

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This technical memo provides advice to Alberta Transportation on whether there is any advantages in safety and operations that might result in the relocation of high tension median cable barriers along Highway 2 from road shoulder locations to the ditch.

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