Sweden has for many years installed wire rope barriers and in other parts of the world these systems has also come into use.In a research project financed by the Swedish Transport Administration and performed by TRS Consulting AB, the purpose is to learn more about what happens to the WRSF during its life span, which in turn will provide greater road safety. The WRSF today consists of several components such as end anchorages, posts, post foundations, wire ropes, joints and fixings… Show more Sweden has for many years installed wire rope barriers and in other parts of the world these systems has also come into use.In a research project financed by the Swedish Transport Administration and performed by TRS Consulting AB, the purpose is to learn more about what happens to the WRSF during its life span, which in turn will provide greater road safety. The WRSF today consists of several components such as end anchorages, posts, post foundations, wire ropes, joints and fixings. Currently we lack enough information and knowledge about the results of recurrent collisions into the WRSF. We also need to understand what impact the parts of the system have when it’s affected by the environment and corrosion. Show less

Road traffic safety consultant. Research and Investigations at Swedish Transport Administration. See our work at trafikverket.se Owner of TRS-made simple

My mission was to establish a common operating business area in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Ata a division of hs Roads

Joined HS 2009 as Overseas Business Development Executive for Hill and Smith infrastructure product group (ipg)Initially i was employed as an representation of Hill & Smith ipg in Scandinavia and other non-UK territories as required,spearheading the expansion of the IPG business.I was also responsible for the gathering of market intelligence, advising on product requirements for the local markets and implementing actions in order to develop the market representation.In addition… Show more Joined HS 2009 as Overseas Business Development Executive for Hill and Smith infrastructure product group (ipg)Initially i was employed as an representation of Hill & Smith ipg in Scandinavia and other non-UK territories as required,spearheading the expansion of the IPG business.I was also responsible for the gathering of market intelligence, advising on product requirements for the local markets and implementing actions in order to develop the market representation.In addition i was required visit other Group premises in the UK and elsewhere in the world in order to develop business relationships and an appropriate infrastructure.I was also charged with identifying potential acquisitions.Upon the acquisition i played a major part in the integration of ATA into Hill and Smith PLC.Establishment of business together with Hill & Smith in Scandinavia and around the world was very educational and interesting years. Show less

In Sweden, many 13-metre-wide (43 ft) roads have been built, especially in the period 1955–1980. These have two 3.5 metres (11 ft) wide lanes, and two 3 metres (9.8 ft) wide shoulders, in the beginning planned as emergency strip, due to the relative unreliability of autos of that period.Around 1990, the idea emerged to build fences in the middle of them and to have 2+1 lane. This would be a cheap way of increasing traffic safety, since these roads have had a bad safety record. The width… Show more In Sweden, many 13-metre-wide (43 ft) roads have been built, especially in the period 1955–1980. These have two 3.5 metres (11 ft) wide lanes, and two 3 metres (9.8 ft) wide shoulders, in the beginning planned as emergency strip, due to the relative unreliability of autos of that period.Around 1990, the idea emerged to build fences in the middle of them and to have 2+1 lane. This would be a cheap way of increasing traffic safety, since these roads have had a bad safety record. The width invites high speeds. Some people were, for example, overtaking against meeting traffic assuming meeting cars would go to the side. The roads are a little narrow for 3 lanes, but trials were carried on a few roads. It turned out that not only did safety improve, but it was also easier to overtake than before as the 2-lane sections provide safe overtaking opportunities. After the year 2000, more than 1,000 km (620 mi) of roads in Sweden have been converted from wide ordinary roads into 2+1-road, all with barriers.[1]Until recently, the roads had the original 90 km/h (55 mph) speed limit in use on most highways. As a result of this, many people drove at 90 km/h at 1-lane parts but 110 km/h (70 mph) at 2-lane parts, this being the speed limit on motorways. The speed limit has now been changed to 110 km/h (70 mph) with a notably smoother traffic flow.Exciting and challenging years in a rapidly growing environment. Show less