NU-CABLE™ High-Tension Cable Barrier System
Formerly Marion Steel SAFERoads™ and U.S. High Tension Cable System™
"Cable median barriers are an effective means of reducing fatal crossover crashes." FHWA, 2006 (Read More)
Critical Nucor Information
Approval Letters
Standard Drawings
- NU-CABLE TL-4 Standard Details (Stamped)
- NU-CABLE TL-4 Length of Need Standard Detail
- NU-CABLE TL-4 End Terminal Standard Detail
- NU-CABLE TL-3 Standard Details (Stamped) (Coming soon!)
- NU-CABLE TL-3 Length of Need Standard Detail
- NU-CABLE TL-3 End Terminal Standard Detail
Installation Manuals
GSI Cable to W-BeamTransition
- GSI Cable to W-Beam Transition Approval Letter
- GSI 3 Cable to W-Beam Transition Standard Drawing
- GSI 3 Cable to W-Beam Transition Drawing Exploded ISO View
- GSI 4 Cable Transition Detail (Coming Soon!)
"With the trend we are seeing and the reduction of fatalities, it appears that the installation of cable barriers has been one of the most effective, if not the most effective, safety improvements the department has made... What's very encouraging for us is we're seeing that much effect with only 89 miles in place.”
-John Fuller, Chief Engineer, Oklahoma Department of Transportation (August, 2008)
Additional Cable Barrier Information
Research on Cable Barrier (very useful link - check it out!)
GSI High Tension Cable LP is a distributor for the Nucor NU-CABLE™ High-Tension Cable Barrier System.
Now you can lower the cost of roadside barriers up to 75%!
An economical way to get heavy-duty protection without the heavy-duty look!
The Nucor three and four cable barrier system offers a unique combination of effective protection, visual appeal and overall economy in both median and guide-rail applications.
- Capable of deflections of less than 2m, so it's strong.
- Utilizes strong (up to 100 KSI yield strength) yet economical 4 lb. Rib-Bak® posts, hot-dip galvanized for long life.
- Clean appearance makes it an attractive alternative to traditional W-beam and concrete barriers.
- Cost-effective, 50% to 75% less than W-beam or concrete, and up to 20% less than other high-tension cable systems.
The Nucor system utilizes three or four 3 x 7 steel cables tensioned up to 5,600 lbs. (25KN), and attached to U-channel steel posts by unique hook bolts. It is anchored at both ends into FHWA-approved end terminals.
Nucor NU-CABLE™ High-Tension Cable Barrier System. There's nothing else like it for performance, looks, or savings.
Only Nucor offers these performance advantages:
- Easy to maintain and repair, so the lower installation costs are augmented by continuing savings.
- NCHRP 350-approved system that tests superior in deflection tests to a competitive cable system that uses plastic inserts instead of hook bolts.
- Posts can be driven into soil or installed in sockets set in soil, asphalt or concrete foundations.
- Cables are stretched and tightened on-site by turnbuckles. Installers can customize deflections to meet site needs.
- The system is visually appealing and doesn't block driver visibility.
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The Nucor system is both visually appealing and effective. |
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The three or four high-tension cables are secured to steel posts by specially designed hook bolts. Only the Nucor system features these hook bolts which reduce barrier deflection at impact. |
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Each of the three or four cables are anchored at both ends with FHWA-approved CRP breakaway end terminals. |
Photos (Click photo to view slideshow)
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How to Install Slideshow Ohio Installation |
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Texas Installation Silver Creek Construction |
Elementary School Texarkana, Texas Altech Construction |
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Typical Impacts Various Locations United States |
Texas Impacts Various Locations |
Nucor System Stops 18-wheeler in Illinois |
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SAVES A LIFE! Video News Story Columbus, Ohio |
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Crash Test Video Mid-size Truck at TTI High-Resolution (2M) |
Crash Test Video Mid-size Truck at TTI Slow Motion High-Resolution (7M) |
Crash Test Video Mid-size Truck at TTI Slow Motion Low-Resolution (2M) |
For Fun! Cable barrier has been around since 1930s. High-Resolution (9M) |
Maintenance Videos |
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Line Post Repair After an impact High-Resolution (2M) |
Cutting the Cable Fully Tensioned (2M) |
CRP Line Post Repair After an impact High-Resolution (3.4M) |
CRP Repair Terminal End |
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Cutting Cable to Fit At Terminal End (3M) |
Installing Turnbuckle High-Resolution (9M) |
Detensioning System Knock over CRP Posts |
Re-tensioning After an impact High-Resolution (3M) |
GSI is a multi-state distributor for Nucor NU-CABLE™ High Tension Cable Barrier System.
Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, Wyoming.
Please contact us for more information:
Ryan Holland
Sales Representative
GSI High Tension Cable LP
972-225-1660 ext. 24
972-225-6662 fax
ryan@gsihighway.com