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Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Presented by:
Carlos Banchik, P.E. Innova Technologies Inc.
Co-Author:
Peter Scoppa, P.E. Suncoast Post-Tension, Ltd.
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Topics : • Code Requirements (International Building Code (IBC) 2009)
• Design (Post – Tensioning Manual 6th Edition 2006, PTI & Technical Notes No.14, Design of Prestressed Cable Barrier Systems, 2004)
• Material Specifications Specification for Seven-Wire Prestressing Steel Strand for Barrier Cable Applications 2007
• Stressing & Finishing • Details • Maintenance & Repair
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Code Requirements: International Building Code (IBC) 2009 Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Pedestrian Protection
Section §406.2.3 Pedestrian Guards shall comply with §1013. Vehicle guards shall comply with IBC 406.2.4 and §1013
Vehicular Restraint
Section §406.2.4 Vehicle Guards shall be 33” tall and shall comply with loads in §1607.7.3
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Code Requirements: International Building Code (IBC) 2009
Chapters 10 and 16
Chapter 10- Means of Egress (Geometry)
Height Opening Size
Chapter 16 – Structural Design (Loads)
Pedestrian Loads
Vehicle Impact Loads
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Code Requirements:
Chapter 10 – Means of Egress (Geometry )
Section 1013: Guards
1013.1 Where Required. > 30” to floor or grade
below
1013.2 Height. >= 42”
1013.3 Opening Limitation.
Typically 4” max.
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Code Requirements: Section 16 – Structural Design (Loads)
Section 1607: Live Loads
1607.7.1 Pedestrian Distributed 50 lbs/ft applied on any direction
1607.7.1.1 Pedestrian Concentrated
200 lbs applied on any direction
1607.7.3 Vehicle Concentrated 6,000 lbs horizontally 1st Condition: 1’-6” above floor 2nd Condition: 2’-3” above floor Assume load applied in1 sqft. If larger loads are expected, use them
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Design: Post – Tensioning Manual 6th Edition 2006, PTI &
Technical Notes No.14, Design of Prestressed Cable Barrier Systems, 2004
Impact loads create cable loads/tensions Check Resultant tension in cables
Transferring cable load to supporting members
Check deflections Use intermediate anchors to limit deflections
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
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Impact loads create cable loads/tensions Check Resultant tension in cables
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems Transferring cable load to supporting members
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
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Check deflections Use intermediate anchors to limit deflections
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Material Specifications:
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Material Specifications:
•Type of Cable - diameter, grade •Corrosion Protection - galvanizing, epoxy, other •Anchorages - P-T style anchors, donuts and adjustable anchors
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
•Stress to minimum of 3 kips - after losses (minimize sag to 1/4”, increase for column spacing> 18’) •Back-stress all anchorages •Seal back side of column •Cut excess tendon tail •Patch pocket or cap donut
Stressing and Finishing:
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Details:
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems Steel Bracket with Threaded Barrel Anchors
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems Surface Mounted Barrel Anchors – Required to Avoid Heavy Column Reinforcing
Slide-On Cap
Round Bearing Washer
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Expansion Joint Columns – Extend Through Joint?
Details Cont’d From the files of what NOT to do:
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Intermediate Anchorages – Used to Reduce Deflection
Round Bearing Washer
Barrel Anchor
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems Bracket used on Intermediate Concrete Column Where Sleeve Holes Were Missed or Out of Alignment – Bracket Bolted to Column
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Bracket used on Intermediate Concrete Column Where Sleeve Holes Were Missed or Out of Alignment – Attached Using Barrel Anchors
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems Bracket used on Intermediate Concrete Column Where ONE Sleeve Hole Was Missed or Out of Alignment – Bracket Attached to Column Using Adjacent Cables and Barrel Anchors
Anchor used to fix bracket to Column
Anchor used for Missing Sleeve
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Use of Fixed-End Grabbit Anchor to Fix Missing Sleeve
Slotted Plates Used to “Hide” Threaded Shank
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Cables Interrupted By Piping or other Obstructions
Saddle Clamps
Barrel Anchor
Saddle Clamps can be used in this application provided that the interrupted cable is not used for vehicle impact, in which case barrel anchors that have been back-set should be used. Load must be recalculated.
Details Cont’d
Horizontal Spacing to Accommodate Vertical Drains/Piping
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems Vertical Light-Wall Application
Details Cont’d
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
Maintenance
Checking tension
adjustable anchors
(grabbits) allow for re-
tensioning
Repair of coatings
Use qualified coat
Check gripper marks
to verify back-seating of
wedges
Repair
Pulled out cables
internally stressed grabbit
assembly
replacement of cable
Repair of corrosion protection
Used Qualified Coating
Design & Construction of Barrier Cable Systems
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