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Strongpost W-Beam Double-Sided Guardrail (Sgm04B) : Open Source - No Specific Supplier TL3. NCHRP-350 TL-3

The document describes a legacy Strong Post Timber W-Beam median barrier system that was generally used where a maximum dynamic deflection of 600 mm or less was acceptable. It is a non-proprietary system that uses timber posts with wooden blockouts and was tested to Test Level 3 standards. The barrier is not recommended for new installations and existing systems may only be repaired or maintained until replacement.

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Strongpost W-Beam Double-Sided Guardrail (Sgm04B) : Open Source - No Specific Supplier TL3. NCHRP-350 TL-3

The document describes a legacy Strong Post Timber W-Beam median barrier system that was generally used where a maximum dynamic deflection of 600 mm or less was acceptable. It is a non-proprietary system that uses timber posts with wooden blockouts and was tested to Test Level 3 standards. The barrier is not recommended for new installations and existing systems may only be repaired or maintained until replacement.

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NZTA M23A 2017 | 8

STRONGPOST W-BEAM DOUBLE-SIDED GUARDRAIL (SGM04B)

SUMMARY

SUPPLIER: Open source - no specific supplier

TEST LEVEL / CONDITIONS: TL3. NCHRP-350 TL-3

FOR USE WITH W-Beam barriers should be anchored and terminated using a suitable end treatment.

STATUS Legacy System, repair use only, not for new State Highway installations

Strong Post Timber W-Beam median barriers were generally used in locations where a maximum dynamic deflection of 600 mm or less was
acceptable. It is a public domain (non-proprietary) system.
The SGM04b uses timber posts with wooden blockouts and was a Test Level 3 barrier.
Strong Post Timber W-Beam median barrier is a legacy system and may not be installed on new State Highway projects. Existing installations
may be repaired/maintained until replacement with a higher performing barrier system is viable or necessary.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DIMENSIONS 1905mm post spacing


660mm < Height < 762mm

MINIMUM LENGTH Unit length: 3810 mm

DEFLECTION 600mm to 1200mm

OTHER RESTRICTIONS / „„ W-Beam barriers should be anchored and terminated using a suitable end treatment.
CONSIDERATIONS „„ 2 x 16d nails used on each side to prevent block rotation.

COMMON FAULTS / OTHER CONSIDERATIONS


•• W-Beam guardrail element may be considered serviceable after damage to a single rib, but non serviceable if there is damage to 2 ribs
within 2m.
•• Legacy system, not for new State Highway installations.

FURTHER READING / REFERENCES


•• Refer to AASHTO 2-Space W-Beam Guardrail (RWM02a-b) for details of W-Beam element.

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