Step 1. Foundation Requirements - Lindsay Universal TAU-II Installation Manual

U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I
STEP 1
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Requirements
The Universal TAU-II crash cushion is designed to be
compatible with a variety of foundations.
existing foundation is present, verify dimensions and
system layout. If modification is required, use the BSI
specifications as a guideline and adapt accordingly.
If no foundation is present or currently does not meet
the system requirements, construct the foundation
per these BSI specifications.
There are different
depending on the system used and the type of
backstop selected. Systems up to 36" [910mm] can
have a P.C.B. (Portable Concrete Barrier) Backstop,
Flush Mount Backstop or a stand-alone Compact
Backstop. PCB and Compact Backstop systems are
compatible with the optional Asphalt Anchoring Kits.
Systems 42" [1070mm] and greater use a Wide
Flange Backstop and require a PCC (Portland
Concrete) foundation and anchoring kit.
NOTE: Recommended maximum 8% cross slope
on all foundation options.
Foundation options for all configurations are specified
in the following drawings contained in APPENDIX
"C", Page 47:
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General Foundation and Anchorage Specs.
Drawing No. A040113.............. Page 48
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Universal TAU-II Foundation,
PCB Backstop-PCC Concrete Pad:
Drawing No. A040105 ..........
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
PCB Backstop-PCC Block:
Drawing No. A040117 ..........
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
PCB Backstop-Asphalt Anchoring: Drawing
No. A040112 ..........
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Compact Backstop-PCC Concrete Pad:
Drawing No. A040102 ..........
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Flush Mount Backstop-PCC Pad:
Drawing No. A040420 ..........
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foundation configurations
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Compact Backstop-PCC Blocks: Drawing
No. A040115 ........................ Page 54
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Compact Backstop-Asphalt Anchor:
Drawing No. A040110 ............ Page 55
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Wide Flange Backstop-PCC Concrete Pad:
Drawing No. A040108 ............. Page 56
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Dimensions – US Standard Units – Inches:
Chart 1 ...........................
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Universal TAU-II Foundation
Dimensions – Metric Units – Millimeters:
Charts ...........................Pages 60-62
Variations of these foundations may be reviewed and
determinations made as to equivalence by the project
engineer.
If you need additional information, or have
questions about the Universal TAU-II Crash
Cushion, please call the BSI Customer Service
Department at (888) 800-3691 (U.S. toll free) or
(707) 374-6800.
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