What are Delaware 32 Inch Concrete Safety Barrier (F-Shape) Specifications?

The Delaware Department of Transportation outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for 32” concrete safety barriers (F-shape barriers), including general notes, elevation view details and section view details.

Delaware F-Shape Barrier General Notes

The Delaware Department of Transportation’s general instructions are as follows:

  1. Concrete clear covers for reinforcing bars should be 1-1/2” minimum.

  2. For slip-form construction, the 4B2 bars should be placed as one continuous piece. The bars should overlap a minimum of 12” in this case.

  3. For slip-form construction, a joint should be cut in the barrier every 10’-0” at a maximum depth of ½”.

Delaware F-Shape Barrier Elevation View Details

The Delaware Department of Transportation outlines the proper dimensions for F-shape barriers based on an elevation view. The following pertains to typical cast-in-place or slip-form construction.

  1. Barrier length should be 10’-0” minimum to 20’-0” maximum.

  2. Bar offsets should conform to the following table:

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  1. Bar lists are as follows:

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*The length of bar 4B2 should be 6” shorter in length than the nominal size of the barrier in which it is used.

*See the bar offsets chart above for more details.

Delaware F-Shape Barrier Section View Details

The Delaware Department of Transportation provides section view details outlining the proper dimensions for F-shape barriers:

  • Bottom width: 24”

  • Top width: 9-5/8”

  • Height: 34”

  • Break point: 10” R.

  • Vertical reveal: 1” R.

  • Bottom slope height: 7”

  • Top slope height: 24”

  • Corners: ¾” chamfer (typ.)

This blog post is an interpretation of specifications by the Delaware Department of Transportation. Please consult with Delaware DOT's most recent requirements for definitive information.

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