A low cost, high performance flexible, rodent resistant reinforcement member
that
can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The reinforcement
members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement
members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing
these members are lightweight and exhibit an improved combination of strength and
flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication
cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster
installation techniques.
