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- Page 2 QuadGuard information available to Trinity Highway at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please contact Trinity Highway to confirm that you are referring to the most current instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Customer Service Contacts ......................3 Limitations and Warnings ......................3 System Overview .......................... 4 Measuring the Width ....................... 5 Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System ............... 6 Site Conditions ........................6 Transitioning ..........................10 Transition Panel Types ....................... 11 ®... -
Page 4: Customer Service Contacts
This system is tested only to the test matrix criteria of NCHRP Report 350 as approved by FHWA. Trinity Highway expressly disclaims any warranty or liability for injury or damage to persons or property resulting from any impact, collision or harmful contact with products, other vehicles, or nearby hazards or objects by any vehicle, object or person, whether or not the products were assembled in consultation with Trinity Highway or by third parties. -
Page 5: System Overview
System Overview ® QuadGuard II is a potentially reusable, re-directive, non-gating crash cushion for roadside obstacles ranging in width from 24” to 126” [610 mm to 3200 mm]. It consists of energy-absorbing cartridges surrounded by a framework of Quad-Beam Panels. The decision as to whether this product is reusable after impact rests solely within the sound discretion of the trained engineer, experienced in highway products, who is working at the direction of the local DOT, or appropriate... -
Page 6: Measuring The Width
Measuring the Width ® The QuadGuard II is available in seven (7) nominal widths: 24” [610 mm] 30” [760 mm] 36” [915 mm] 48” [1219 mm] 69” [1755 mm] - (Minimum 3 Bays Required) 90”... -
Page 7: Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System
Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System A Trinity Highway approved adhesive anchoring system is required to securely anchor crash cushions. Each approved adhesive kit contains adhesive, studs, nuts, washers and instructions. Both vertical and horizontal assemblies are possible using an approved adhesive anchoring system. - Page 8 2. Junction boxes or other appurtenances located near the hazard. 3. Insufficient space for the length preferred. 4. The location and movement of expansion joints. If these or any other special site conditions exist, please contact Trinity Highway Customer Service Department before proceeding with your design (p. Important: It is the responsibility of the appropriate highway authority to select the location for the QuadGuard II in accordance with the Roadside Design Guide.
- Page 9 These following charts represent the modified versions of the QG II length relative to impact speed, which is based on the capacity of the system using a 2000 kg [4400 lb.] pickup truck. Speed & Cartridge Placement Chart For Narrow Systems # of Bays Model # kph [mph]...
- Page 10 610 mm [24”] MODEL NO. QG210024 760 mm [30”] MODEL NO. QG210030 915 mm [36”] MODEL NO. QG210036 1219 mm [48”] MODEL NO. QG210048 1755 mm [69”] MODEL NO. QG210069 5.83 m [19’-1”] 2285 MM [90”] MODEL NO. QG210090 8.73 M [22’-1”] 3200 [126”] MODEL NO.
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Page 11: Transitioning
Transitioning Quad-Beam™ End Shoe Transition Panel ® The Quad-Beam™ End Shoe Panel transitions the QuadGuard II system to vertical faced concrete structures whether it is a concrete Backup or concrete barrier wall (p. 13). An Extended End Shoe is also available. In cases where the corners of the hazard are not chamfered, it may be necessary to add wheel deflectors to the structure in order to prevent wheel interaction. -
Page 12: Transition Panel Types
Panel is necessary. Standard panel types are illustrated below and there are variations for each panel type. The specific panel applied will depend on system and site conditions. Therefore, it is important to send site specific data to the Trinity Highway Customer Service Department for exact panel requirements of your application. -
Page 13: Quadguard ® Ii Cz Deployment Criteria
® QuadGuard II CZ Deployment Criteria ® This portable compact crash cushion is for construction zones. The QuadGuard II CZ is available in the same narrow sizes as permanent systems. ® The QuadGuard II CZ must be properly anchored. Important: ®... -
Page 14: Foundation/Anchoring
Important: Only 460 mm [18”] threaded rods, utilizing Trinity Highway approved adhesive, can be used with asphalt foundations. Contact Trinity Highway for a complete list of approved adhesives (p. 3). Concrete Installations ® For concrete installations, the QuadGuard II should be installed only on an existing or freshly placed and cured concrete base (28 MPa [4000 psi] minimum). -
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Page 20: 8" Concrete Pad For Tension Strut Backup
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Page 22: Optional 8" Concrete Pad Without Rebar For Tension Strut Backup
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Page 23: Backup Assembly, Tension Strut, Qg
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Page 29: Anchor/Lifting Kit, Qg, (3-9 Bays)
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Page 31: Monorail Assembly
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Page 34: Diaphragm Assembly, Qb
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Page 35: Shim Kit, Diaphragm, Rail Guide, Qg Ii
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Page 42: (69") Concrete Pad & Backup, Qg Wide On Grade
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Page 44: Diaphragm Assembly, Qg, Wide
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Page 46: Wide System Fender Panel Assembly
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Page 48: Pcmb Anchor Assembly
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Page 49: End Shoe Assembly
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