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Pre-Cast Concrete Barrier Wall Requirements in British Columbia

In British Columbia, F-shape barriers, constant slope barriers, and vertical face barriers are all allowed types of pre-cast concrete barrier systems. Currently, Jersey shape barrier is not permitted unless previously installed as a part of an older road project ...

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Surplus vs. New Steel Pipe

Surplus steel pipe is pipe that has been previously purchased but unused. Many times, if a contractor has already purchased steel pipe for a project that gets canceled, the pipe will be stored in a yard for a period of time. There are many benefits to surplus ste...

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Barrier System Standards in Alberta

The province of Alberta has well-defined requirements for barrier systems for both roadside barriers and median barriers. Alberta uses the recommendations of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) to establish these requirements, and all barrie...

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Seamless, Straight or Spiral Weld Steel Pipe

The three main styles of steel pipe are seamless, straight weld or spiral weld, named for the way in which they are manufactured. Though these three types of pipe can often be used interchangeably, some styles of pipe are better suited for certain projects.

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Temporary Concrete Barrier Wall Standards in Ontario

There are a few different types of temporary, precast concrete barrier walls approved for use in the Ontario province of Canada. Each of these temporary barrier wall types meets stringent standards in terms of construction and the amount of safety they are able t...

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Steel Pipe vs. Concrete Pipe

There are many variables to consider when deciding whether to use steel pipe or concrete, including things like ease of installation, longevity, resistance to corrosion, pipe strength, weight and cost. Though some jobs might allow these pipes to be used interchan...

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8 Most Common Uses for Steel Pipe

Steel pipe is durable, rust resistant, easy to install and highly customizable, making it a top choice in a wide range of industries including construction, shipbuilding, textile, agricultural, oil and gas, and more.

1) THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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All About Steel Pipe

Steel pipes are long, hollow tubes that serve a wide range of functions. Their versatility makes them one of the most commonly used products in the steel industry, and each year millions of tons of steel pipe are manufactured and sold around the world. Since stee...

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5 Things You Should Know About K-Rail Barrier Wall

K-rail barriers are concrete, steel-enforced barriers used to divide lanes of highway traffic. Though these barriers were originally designed to prevent head-on collisions, they’ve since been adapted to protect perimeters, define walkways, and block access to con...

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5 Things You Should Know About F-Shape Barrier Wall

The F-shape barrier is a concrete crash barrier used to divide lanes of traffic on a highway. Much like the widely-used Jersey barriers, F-shape barriers are designed to prevent head-on collisions while at the same time minimizing damage to incoming vehicles and ...

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