Patent ID: 8561360
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
1. A sound barrier, comprising: a plurality of vertically extending posts, each post having at least one channel for receiving a distal end portion of a wall section therein such that said wall section is retained between adjacent, spaced posts; wherein each post has a generally I-shaped cross section defined by a central structural web and spaced apart pairs of flanges extending generally perpendicular to said central web to define first and second oppositely disposed channels along said post; at least one elongate post cover coupled with one of said plurality of posts and disposed over an outer surface thereof; at least one wall section received in said channel of at least one of said plurality of posts; and at least one bracket coupled to said central web of at least one of said posts and cooperating with at least one of said flanges to define a space for receiving said wall section therebetween, said bracket including a first leg extending along said wall section, and a second leg extending along said central web.