Barrier wall and method of forming wall panels between vertical wall stiffeners with support members extending partially through the wall panels
US8561371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/2481
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sound barrier wall has a plurality of footings spaced apart and vertical “I” beam wall stiffeners mounted to the footings. Alternatively, the vertical wall stiffeners are mounted to a crash barrier. A horizontal wall stiffener can be disposed between the adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. A plurality of wall panels is vertically stacked between adjacent vertical wall stiffeners. Each wall panel includes a sound insulating block, and plurality of support members disposed on opposite sides of the sound insulating block for providing structural support. Each support member has a head portion in contact with a surface of the sound insulating block and a stem portion extending into the sound insulating block. An “I” beam can be disposed between the vertically stacked wall panels. A top cap is mounted over the vertically stacked wall panels and protective layer is formed over the wall panels and vertical wall stiffeners.
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