Comparison

W Beam/ Metal Beam Crash Barrier

v/s
Cable Safety Barrier (CASS)
Cable Safety System - CASS
Cable Safety System - CASS
CASS Advantages
Parameter/ Feature W Beam CASS Advantage of CASS
Performance Not Tested to any
performance
Standard
Tested and passed
EN1317-2 for
containment Levels
N1, N2, H1 and H2
which includes
small car, large car,
truck and bus.
Higher and tested
performance is
assured with CASS.
Post crash
effectiveness
Becomes
ineffective, in fact
even more
dangerous after a
crash until the
damaged portion is
repaired
Parallel cables
remain stretched
and offer
protection even
after some posts
have been
damaged and
before repairs are
carried out
Offers protection
even after crash,
until repaired.
Not possible with
W beam or inter-
woven cable
design.
CASS Advantages
Parameter/ Feature W Beam CASS Advantage of CASS
Flexibility Semi Rigid
Structure
Flexible Structure 1. The cables
provide a softer
impact and do
not break
therefore the
possibility of
Vehicle going
through the
barrier is
considerably
reduced.
2. Passengers are
less prone to
injuries
3. Less Damage to
Vehicles
Parameter/ Feature W Beam CASS Advantage of CASS
Directional ability Uni-directional
ability.
Bi-directional
Ability
Only one row of
CASS required in
Medians to protect
cross over accidents
from both
directions.
Considerable
Economical
advantage in
Median
applications
CASS Advantages
Parameter/ Feature W Beam CASS Advantage of CASS
Maintenance
Repair and
maintenance costs
All the components,
viz W Beam, spacer,
post and even
foundation needs
replacement in case
of accident
Only posts need
replacement.
Posts spaced 3m
apart
Considerably lower
repair and
maintenance costs
Theft probability Higher Theft
probability
Negligible Theft
probability
Cost savings
Installation Time Higher Installation
Time
Lower Installation
time
Traffic Management
for shorter period
during Installation
Phase
CASS Advantages
Cost Comparison
(If Used along the Road Side)
Description W Beam CASS
Product Cost Per Running Meter (including
Installation but without Foundation) INR 1,500/-
INR 4,000/-
(will reduce for
longer runs)
Foundation Cost per Meter INR 1,100/- INR 250/-
Total Initial Cost for 500 m (appox) INR 13,00,000/- INR 21,25,000/-
Cost Comparison
(500m section)
Description W Beam CASS
Replacement Cost
INR 2,600/ Meter
INR 1,750/ Post
(1 post/ 3meter)
Assuming 100m replacement/ month. INR 2,60,000/- INR 59,500/-
Theft (1% per month, @ INR 1000/m) INR 5,000/- INR 0/-
Total Replacement/ month INR 2,65,000/- INR 59,500/-
Description W Beam CASS
Initial Cost INR 13,00,000/- INR 21,25,000/-
Maintenance Cost for 1 Years INR 31,80,000/- INR 7,14,000/-
Total Cost at the end of Year (appox) INR 44,80,000/- INR 28,39,000/-
Cost Comparison
Achieves Break Even at end of 4
th
Months
Thereafter:
Savings of
Rs. 24.66 Lacs per annum for 500m
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