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state/ specifying agency gu idelines.
If rock is encou ntered at post locations 2- 8, refer to the local specifying agency gu idelines and the
If rock is encou ntered at post locations 2- 8, refer to the local specifying agency gu idelines and the
SoftStop
AASHTO Roadside Design Gu ide for req u irements for emb edment depth into the rock and siz e of the
AASHTO Roadside Design Gu ide for req u irements for emb edment depth into the rock and siz e of the
hole. If rock is encou ntered at post locations 0- 1, au ger a hole in the rock large enou gh for fu ll post
hole. If rock is encou ntered at post locations 0- 1, au ger a hole in the rock large enou gh for fu ll post
emb edment and proper compaction of approv ed fill material.
emb edment and proper compaction of approv ed fill material.
If rigid pav ement ( e.g. concrete or asphalt) of any thickness is encou ntered at post locations 0- 8, ensu re
If rigid pav ement ( e.g. concrete or asphalt) of any thickness is encou ntered at post locations 0- 8, ensu re
a proper " leav e- ou t" area ( the specified siz e of open space as defined in the AASHTO Roadside Design
a proper " leav e- ou t" area ( the specified siz e of open space as defined in the AASHTO Roadside Design
Gu ide) is prov ided arou nd the posts and filled w ith state/ specifying agency approv ed b ackfill material.
Gu ide) is prov ided arou nd the posts and filled w ith state/ specifying agency approv ed b ackfill material.
Figure 7: Steel Post Detail
Steel Post Detail
Steel Post Detail
* Grou t fill material mu st hav e a 28- day compressiv e strength of 120 psi ( 0.85 MPa) or less.
* Grou t fill material mu st hav e a 28- day compressiv e strength of 120 psi ( 0.85 MPa) or less.
D rawing S ource: AAS H T O R oadside D esign G uide, 4
D rawing S ource: AAS H T O R oadside D esign G uide, 4
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Figure 9: SoftStop System (Test Level 3) – Post Placement Diagram
Notes:
1. Post 0-8 part of SoftStop System TL3
2. Post 9 is rst post of longitudinal w-beam system (not included with SoftStop System)
3. Spacing between posts is on centre as shown
4. All SoftStop System posts must be installed plumb
5. Guardrail splice joint located at Post 9
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