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Longitudinal Barrier Training (LBS)

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006 

This course is only available as a closed or co-sponsored option.   Please call 1-877-642-4637 for pricing or to schedule a training session.

Selection and Application of Longitudinal Barriers

This course is intended to enhance the knowledge of the designers, consultants, and specifiers who are responsible for the guardrail systems, terminal sections and associated devices on the roadways. It is also intended as a tool to make the installer more knowledgeable. This course will address advanced concepts and technical aspects of the components included in the ATSSA Guardrail Installation Training Course. It will focus more on understanding the characteristics of the site and proper application of the appropriate safety device.

Who Should Attend:

  • Project Engineers.
  • Municipal Road Engineers.
  • Designers of Guardrail Systems.
  • County Highway Superintendents.
  • Consultant/Specifiers of Guardrail Systems.
  • Experienced Guardrail Installers/Estimators.

Receive Instruction In:

  • Performance of site investigations.
  • Identification of specific site/field conditions - grades, cross slopes, super elevation, friction (and other)factors of the roadway, etc.
  • Evaluation of the need for a protective system.
  • Identification of characteristics of protective systems.
  • Selection of the appropriate system.
  • Application of the appropriate system based on the need of the site and the characteristics of the system.

 


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