Direct-burial fiber cable eliminates the need for continuous conduit runs and can be faster and more cost-effective on long, open runs. But because the cable sits in soil exposed to moisture, load, rodents and excavation risk, planning and execution must be careful. However it must be kept in mind that fiber optic cable is a high capacity transmission medium which can have its transmission characteristics degraded when. 1. The methods described are intended for guideline use only, as it is impossible to cover all the various conditions that may arise during an installation. Individual. ed loose tube cable is 600 lbF (2,700 Newtons). Match trench method with the correct underground fiber structure (GYTS, GYTA53, GYTY53, micro-duct). A working familiarity with buried cable requirements.