Published Resources Details
Journal Article
- Title
- Rural Fencing
- In
- Australian Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering
- Imprint
- vol. 7, no. 2, 2009, pp. 197-203
- Url
- https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.315183376636608
- Description
Paper presented at the Newcastle Division Regional Convention (2009 : Grafton).
- Abstract
This paper addresses some of the engineering aspects of post and wire fencing in rural New South Wales. Many different post sizes and materials are used, and the wire properties and layout also show wide variations. The basic structural properties of these systems are examined and comments made on the desired outcomes. Some suggestions are made in an effort to provide a logical basis for the choice of fencing systems for the intended site and use. The paper concludes with a brief discussion of steel W-beam (guard fence) and wire rope road safety barrier systems to demonstrate their similarities with rural fence systems.