Jersey barriers are tapered, concrete barriers commonly seen along highway medians. While they have many functions, their main purpose is to prevent out-of-control vehicles from crossing over into oncoming traffic and causing a head-on collision. Though jersey ba...
Click to continueThe New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) details requirements for precast, temporary concrete barrier wall in Section 619 of their Department’s Standard Specification for temporary concrete barrier. Click to continue
Jersey barriers, also known as Jersey walls and Jersey bumps, are concrete or plastic barriers used to separate lanes of traffic. These barriers were originally designed to prevent highway vehicles from veering out of their lane and into oncoming traffic, but the...
Click to continueWhile many are familiar with the highly-common steel sheet pile, other sheet pile material options such as vinyl, concrete, and wood are also available. Because sheet pile is used for a wide variety of applications, there are many factors that go into choosing wh...
Click to continueOhio has very particular, fairly stringent regulations when it comes to approved barrier walls. Barrier walls from other states are strictly not approved for use in the state. This means that, although approved barriers look very similar to Jersey shape barriers ...
Click to continueEach state has different regulations regarding the types of barrier walls that may be used and regarding proper installation of those barrier walls. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has specific ...
Click to continueThere are a variety of barrier walls used on highways and major roads throughout Texas. With so much road, Texas requires mass amounts of barrier wall to help protect drivers and help prevent damage to road construction projects. Based on regulations of the Texas...
Click to continueProper use of formwork is essential in preventing collapses during concrete construction. Concrete formwork that isn’t used as it should be poses safety risks for worker...
Click to continueDirectional boring is also sometimes referred to as horizontal drilling, deviated drilling, or horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Horizontal directional drilling is often the term used for large-scale projects that require larger machinery. In general, direct...
Click to continueConcrete pours gone wrong can be costly. Concrete is difficult to install, and it’s even more difficult to remove if the job isn’t done right. Additionally, without proper preparation, crews that pour concrete are at risk. In fact, earlier this month, Click to continue