Barrier |
Structures designed to stop movement in a given direction. | ||
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Fence |
A barrier or diversion structure usually with some type of material between support structures. Often defined by the material between the support structures. Diversion fences are sometimes calleddrift or guide fences. |
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Wire Barbed wire Woven wire Chain link Rail Plastic mesh |
Electric |
Electrified strands that give grounded organisms a shock when touched. Shock is typically intense, but not physiologically damaging. |
Braided Rope High-tensile wire |
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Jersey Barrier |
Structures used primarily to affect vehicles direction. Solid or solid with openings. |  |
concrete |
Wall |
Solid wall |  |
Concrete Brick Wood |
Sound Wall |
A solid wall used for absorbing or deflecting sound produced from the highway. |
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Brick Wood Concrete Sheet Piling |
In-roadway Barrier |
Support structures for vehicles built over a pit and used to prevent wildlife access across a break in fencing or other barrier. Similar to a cattle guard, but designed for wildlife. Also calleddeer guard. |  |
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