Our Services
Barrier Cable Constructors can provide the client with furnishing and installing barrier cable, fence on pipe, or fence on cable. Barrier Cable Constructors is fully capable of providing a full deigns engineering system as well as technical assistance from the pre-construction phase to completion.
Barrier Cable Constructors also can provide the owner or the general contractor on full repair services on the existing structure. Once Barrier Cable Constructors has been awarded the project, all embeds required will be provided promptly. Along with any co-ordination or assistance required, Barrier Cable Constructors will provide shop drawings including plan view, details and calculations.
Shop drawings can be signed and sealed by a professional engineer per specifications. All projects will include 1 year warranty on services. Barrier Cable Constructors will accommodate the General Contractor and owner in any repair cases.
Barrier Cable
Used for full vehicular and pedestrian protection. Barrier cable is a cost effective solution to provide vehicular and pedestrian fall protection along the separation of the parking garage ramps and horizontals, as well as the perimeter of the building. Barrier cable provides protection that enhances the look of the building.
Typical system utilizes 3/8 or ½ seven-wire galvanized strand, in strengths up to 270K.
Corrosion protection is typically based on zinc galvanized coating of the strand (ASTM Spec A-475 Class A) and either plated or galvanized hardware.
As an automobile restraint, it is typically designed to withstand the load of a 5,000 vehicle traveling at 5 mph with no more than 18 of cable deflection (local building codes may differ). As pedestrian fall protection, the typical system utilized the requirements of the UBC Building Code (42 high and 4 between cables).
The system is designed to accommodate the type and location of end anchors and intermediate supports as uniquely required for each project.
Fence On Cable
This system utilizes a combination of cable and fence fabric to provide both vehicular and pedestrian protection.There are normally three to five cables per run with the fence fabric attached directly to the cables.The top and bottom strands carry the weight of the fence fabric, thus allowing compliance with pedestrian code requirements. Additional strands are installed to accommodate the vehicular impact (as determined by applicable building codes and design requirements). A great option when irregular elevations in the deck may create openings too large to meet code.
Typical system utilizes 3/8 or 1/2 seven-wire galvanized strand, in strengths up to 270K.
Fence fabric is usually 42 high heavy nine-gauge black vinyl coated fabric attached to the cables.
A hybrid system can be designed in order to use framed fence with the addition of barrier cables in order to accommodate vehicular impact requirements.
This system offers a superior level of both vehicular and pedestrian protection in parking facilities with above average pedestrian traffic, such as shopping, medical educational, municipal, residential, and entertainment structures.
Framed Fence Barrier
For projects that require only pedestrian protection, framed fence barriers are a cost effective alternative. The system utilizes wire fence materials framed in pipe and is custom fabricated to fit each opening. Each system can be designed to accommodate the applicable building codes and project requirements, as provided by the architect or engineer of record.
Typical system utilizes heavy nine-gauge black vinyl coated fabric in heights of 42, 72,or 84.
The hardware includes black annealed industrial pipe frame with matching clamps, caps,and components for securing the fence.
Taller height framed fence and gates of all sizes are available.
Advantages include improved security as well as accommodating custom areas and shapes.
Repair Services
As a subsidiary of General Building Services, Inc., we offer our clients the ability to provide repair services as well. Some of the repair services we can provide include:
Mono-strand structural post-tensioned cable repair and replacement.
Repair and replacement of existing barrier cable systems.
Epoxy injection grouting of cracks and voids.
Carbon fiber strengthening.
Chemical grouting of cracks and voids.
Foundation stabilization utilizing PierTech helical pier systems.
Other specialized structural repair services as requested.
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