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Steel Post Thrie-Beam Guardrail (Modified Blockout) (Sgr09B)

The document summarizes specifications for a steel post thrie-beam guardrail system called SGR09b. It is a modified version of the standard SGR09c thrie-beam guardrail that uses notched blockouts. It is a Test Level 4 system that has a minimum length of 3810mm and can accommodate 900mm of deflection. Common posts are spaced at 2000mm and the rail elements are 4000mm in length.

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Steel Post Thrie-Beam Guardrail (Modified Blockout) (Sgr09B)

The document summarizes specifications for a steel post thrie-beam guardrail system called SGR09b. It is a modified version of the standard SGR09c thrie-beam guardrail that uses notched blockouts. It is a Test Level 4 system that has a minimum length of 3810mm and can accommodate 900mm of deflection. Common posts are spaced at 2000mm and the rail elements are 4000mm in length.

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NZTA M23A 2017 | 7

STEEL POST THRIE-BEAM GUARDRAIL (MODIFIED BLOCKOUT) (SGR09B)

SUMMARY

SUPPLIER: Open source - no specific supplier

TEST LEVEL / CONDITIONS: NCHRP-350 TL4

FOR USE WITH Any common W-Beam terminal can be used in conjunction with an RSB-5 transition to provide a
crashworthy terminal and anchorage.

STATUS Accepted

“Modified Thrie-Beam” (SGR09b) is a modified version of the standard SGR09c Thrie-Beam with modified (notched) blockouts. It is a public
domain (non-proprietary) system.
The SGR09b uses steel I-section posts with steel I-section blockouts and is a Test Level 4 barrier.
Strong post Thrie-Beam guard rails should be used in locations where there is at least 600 mm of available deflection space.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DIMENSIONS 2000mm post spacing


4000mm rail length
Height > 838mm

MINIMUM LENGTH Unit length: 3810 mm

DEFLECTION 900mm (NCHRP-350 TL4)

OTHER RESTRICTIONS / „„ High level of performance especially for large vehicles


CONSIDERATIONS „„ Barrier post offset to hinge point =1m (600mm minimum)

COMMON FAULTS / OTHER CONSIDERATIONS


•• Thrie-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.
•• Modified Thrie-Beam on baseplate mounted posts is the minimum system acceptable for use on State Highway structures. Refer M23
Appendix B for details.
•• Modified Thrie-Beam blockouts must be compliant with the AASHTO PWB03 detail and fabricated from either:
- rolled steel section conforming to either W360x32.9 or M360x25.6 section profiles defined in AASHTO M160M, or
- welded steel plate to the same dimensions and strengths (continuous fillet welds with minimum 6mm leg length,
Cat SP to AS/NZS1554.1)
•• The “notch” must be correctly formed with no rib or residual web material remaining behind the traffic face flange to ensure the system
operates as tested.

FURTHER READING / REFERENCES


•• Refer to AASHTO Strong Post Thrie-Beam Guardrail (SGR09b) for details of Thrie-Beam system.

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