ACP Sentry Barrier TL-4 ThrieBeam System, Product And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...r TL 4 ThrieBeam System Longitudinal MASH TL 4 Barrier Product and Installation Manual Please call Australian Construction Products on 1800 724 172 or visit www acprod com au for more information September 2020 v1 2 ...

Page 2: ...rranty 8 System Design and Design Considerations 9 Curbs 9 Slopes 9 Batter Hinge Proximity 9 Horizontal and Vertical Curves 10 Undulating Ground Conditions 10 Clear Zone Hazard Free Zone 10 Terminal Ends 10 Soil Condition 11 Post Load Testing 11 Length of Need 12 System Deflection 12 Transitions 13 Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Parts Identification 13 Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Bi...

Page 3: ...Frequency 22 Maintenance requirement for repair after a Bushfire 22 Installation Checklist for the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam 23 Frequently Asked Questions 24 Appendices 25 Appendix A SENTRY BARRIER TL 4 THRIEBEAM SYSTEM 25 Appendix B SENTRY BARRIER POST TL 4 26 Appendix C INSTALLATION TOLERANCE 27 Appendix D SENTRY BARRIER TL 4 THRIEBEAM BARRIER TRANSITION TO SENTRY BARRIER W BEAM 28 Appendix ...

Page 4: ...he posts or to the rail mounting points during installation will not affect the performance of the system The connection system between the rail and posts is formed using conventional fasteners providing it with the greatest tolerance of any system on the market If the connection is damaged in any way it can be easily replaced without replacing the posts allowing for simpler installations and repa...

Page 5: ...tems rails and posts are manufactured from hot rolled steel flat products in accordance with AS NZS 1594 and hot dip galvanised in accordance with AS NZS 4680 with an average minimum coating thickness of 35 microns All galvanising is undertaken after fabrication is completed to ensure no surfaces are left untreated Limitations and Warnings The Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System forms part of an ...

Page 6: ...e end of the training workers will know the correct methods required to handle and install all components of the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Health and Safety Installers should comply with all necessary health and safety legislation in the local jurisdiction including all safe work and lifting practices All appropriate traffic safety precautions must be adopted All workers must wear the r...

Page 7: ...d in the manual Safety statements General Safety All required traffic safety precautions should be complied with All workers should wear required safety clothing examples but not limited to include high visibility vests steel capped footwear gloves etc Only authorised trained personnel should operate any machinery Where overhead machinery is used care must be taken to avoid any overhead hazards Be...

Page 8: ...RTS SUPPLIED BY ACP ONLY IN THE FORM AND UNDER THE TERMS ORIGINALLY SHIPPED OR TO REPAIR OR TO MANUFACTURE BY ACP PRODUCTS OR PARTS NOT COMPLYING WITH ACP SPECIFICATIONS OR AT ACP S ELECTION TO THE REPAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR PARTS WHETHER SUCH CLAIMS ARE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR NEGLIGENCE ACP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPEC...

Page 9: ...arrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System can be installed on ground with a maximum cross fall of 6H 1V For steeper slopes it is recommended that the system is installed no closer than 400 mm to the batter hinge point of the slope please refer to below for guidance If installations with less clearance are required please contact your local ACP Distributor Batter Hinge Proximity The offset proximity of the Sent...

Page 10: ...n It is strongly recommended that smoothing of uneven ground conditions be completed along the length of the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Clear Zone Hazard Free Zone Clear Zones are areas adjacent to traffic lanes that provide errant vehicles the opportunity to slow down or recover The clear zone must be kept clear from roadside features that could be hazardous to errant vehicles such as b...

Page 11: ... for minimum soil requirements for road safety barrier installation Soil conditions on site that do not meet these requirements will require alternative installation or further investigation Contact your ACP distributor for guidance It is strongly recommended that soil tests be completed at the location where the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System is to be installed Post Load Testing To ensure s...

Page 12: ...esign a 20m length of need can be utilised plus transition and terminal end regions We recommend designers or Installers contact their local Roading Control Authority for further information or guidance if required These lengths have been calculated based upon the actual vehicle contact lengths from the respective Test 4 11 and Test 4 12 crash test articles noted in the crash test report System De...

Page 13: ...es of barriers or non approved terminal ends Refer to the Appendices section for guidance Please contact your ACP distributor for guidance on acceptable transitions systems if required The Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System can be connected to approved proprietary or public domain terminal ends through a transition zone Refer to the Appendices section for designated transition drawings Sentry Ba...

Page 14: ...ONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ACP SENTRY BARRIER WASHER BEING SPUN GALVANISED Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Bill of Materials Bill of Materials Checklist per panel 4 m of barrier installed Yes 2x Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Posts per ThrieBeam 2x ACP Sentry Barrier Bolt Washer and Nut one per post connection 1x 4m ThrieBeam Rail 12x Splice Bolts and Nuts at the end of ThrieBeam and...

Page 15: ...y with the makeup of the system Refer to the Bill of Materials and Parts Identification sections in this manual for more information Ensure that the area where the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System is to be installed is sufficiently flat so that the posts and ThrieBeam can be installed within the allowable tolerance and aligned to the terminal ends or crash cushions Minor site grading may be re...

Page 16: ... Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Tools Required The tools required to install the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System are similar to other ThrieBeam barriers It requires Appropriate personal protective equipment Drilling or compactor machinery suitable for soil conditions and with a driving head to avoid damage to posts during installation String line Measuring tape Level ...

Page 17: ...Appendix C Particular care must be taken to ensure Suitable horizontal alignment and verticality of the line posts Consistency in the vertical height of the line posts Orientation and height of the terminal end or crash cushion Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System has to be installed at 1040mm to the top of the post A vertical height tolerance of 25mm is acceptable for both the Sentry Barrier Post...

Page 18: ...eam System commences from the last post connected to the asymmetric transition rail on ThrieBeam end working upstream to the prior asymmetric transition rail It is recommended that a string line be used to obtain the correct orientation and placement of the posts Post Orientation with traffic flow direction Ensure posts are correctly orientated in relation to traffic flow direction by positioning ...

Page 19: ...rieBeam Step 1 Review the site location and identify possible hazards prior to commencing the installation of the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System Any concerns please refer to the local Roading Authority Step 2 Place a string line from the centre of the downstream asymmetric rail to required location of the upstream asymmetric rail The string line should pass over the centre of each post locat...

Page 20: ... stated in the Installation Tolerances section The driving of the post should not incur any damage to the post If a post is damaged it must be inspected and removed if considered that the damage will affect the performance Step 4 Supporting the ThrieBeam in the desire location install the Sentry Barrier Bolt Washer and Nut in the top post slot only Once supported the 12 Splice Bolts and Nuts can b...

Page 21: ... 4 ThrieBeam System ACP September 2020 Page 21 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au ThrieBeam Ends Intermediary Post middle section ...

Page 22: ...ier TL 4 ThrieBeam System is maintenance free However it is recommended that all ThrieBeam barrier systems are checked after being impacted to ensure that the appropriate strength is maintained Refer to Installation Procedure in this manual for more information Maintenance requirement for repair after a Bushfire Following a severe bushfire a detailed inspection of the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam...

Page 23: ...level The height to the top of the posts should be 1040 mm 25 mm above finished ground level The posts are free from damage The correct ACP Sentry Barrier Washer is installed and seated correctly in the back of the post All bolts are installed and tightened snug Ensure only one post bolt is installed in the top slot per post The ThrieBeam must be level and aligned in accordance with the general as...

Page 24: ...ThrieBeam panel 4 0 m length when using automatic post driving equipment Installation time will vary depending on ground conditions when hand digging and re compacting posts 4 What about vandalism can the Sentry Barrier TL 4 ThrieBeam System be damaged easily No once the system has been fully installed it becomes a rigid system unlikely to be damaged or weaken the performance of the system 5 How e...

Page 25: ...rieBeam System ACP September 2020 Page 25 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Appendices Appendix A SENTRY BARRIER TL 4 THRIEBEAM SYSTEM ...

Page 26: ...ier TL 4 ThrieBeam System ACP September 2020 Page 26 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Appendix B SENTRY BARRIER POST TL 4 ...

Page 27: ...rier TL 4 ThrieBeam System ACP September 2020 Page 27 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Appendix C INSTALLATION TOLERANCE ...

Page 28: ...m ACP September 2020 Page 28 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Appendix D SENTRY BARRIER TL 4 THRIEBEAM BARRIER TRANSITION TO SENTRY BARRIER W BEAM ...

Page 29: ...ACP September 2020 Page 29 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Appendix E SENTRY BARRIER TL 4 THRIEBEAM BARRIER TRANSITION TO MAX TENSION TL 2 TERMINAL ...

Page 30: ...ACP September 2020 Page 30 New South Wales Sydney 02 8708 4400 Victoria Melbourne 02 8708 4400 Queensland Brisbane 07 3442 6200 Western Australia Perth 02 9772 4172 www acprod com au Appendix F SENTRY BARRIER TL 4 THRIEBEAM BARRIER TRANSITION TO MAX TENSION TL 3 TERMINAL ...