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== Description == |
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| − | A barrier as measure is an intentional obstruction of traffic, irrespective of its [[modes of transport|mode]]. |
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* [[Wikipedia:Automatic full barriers]], which serve to block roads at railway crossings |
* [[Wikipedia:Automatic full barriers]], which serve to block roads at railway crossings |
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* [[Wikipedia:Fitch Barrier]], a plastic barrel filled with sand or water, used on highways as an impact attenuator |
* [[Wikipedia:Fitch Barrier]], a plastic barrel filled with sand or water, used on highways as an impact attenuator |
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Revision as of 14:31, 15 April 2013
A barrier is a (or barricade) is a physical measure with the aim to block or impede traffic flows.
Description
A barrier as measure is an intentional obstruction of traffic, irrespective of its mode. A barrier
Examples
- Wikipedia:Automatic full barriers, which serve to block roads at railway crossings
- Wikipedia:Fitch Barrier, a plastic barrel filled with sand or water, used on highways as an impact attenuator
- Wikipedia:Roadblock, a temporary installation to control or block traffic on a road
- Vehicle barriers (crash barrier), used to keep vehicles within their roadway
- Wikipedia:Cable barrier
- Wikipedia:Concrete step barrier
- Wikipedia:Constant slope barrier
- Wikipedia:F-Shape barrier
- Wikipedia:Guard rail
- Wikipedia:Jersey barrier or K-rail, a type of concrete barrier used to divide highway traffic
- Wikipedia:Crowd control barrier, a type of temporary fencing
- Wikipedia:Mojo Barrier, a type of temporary fencing used at festivals and concerts
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