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SoftStop
® Tangent End Terminal
10.0 Maintenance and Repair
Except for repairs due to impacts, there is virtually no
maintenance required for the system. It is recommended
that annual inspections be performed to ensure the
following;
• The terminal is appropriately delineated.
• Debris has not accumulated around the terminal that
may impede the travel of the extruder head.
• The anchor cable is taut and the nuts have not been
removed from the cable.
• The blocking pieces have not rotated (post bolts tight).
• Nut on Anchor Paddle is snug tight.
10.1 Bush Fire Damage
All steel items used for the assembly of the SoftStop
are hot dip galvanized. The performance of galvanized
coatings when subjected to
number of factors, such as flame duration, intensity and
the characteristics of the galvanized coating.
Typical bush re conditions may expose steel structures
to an air temperature of 800°C for periods of up to 120
seconds, however zinc coatings are generally reflective
and will not absorb heat at the same rate as an uncoated
Damage Assessment of SoftStop
Type of Defect
Galvanizing damage
The sum total of the damaged area does not exceed 45cm
on Posts.
area) and no individual damaged area exceeds 40cm
The sum total of the damaged area exceeds 45cm
an individual damaged area exceeds 40cm
Galvanizing damage
The sum total of the damaged area does not exceed 200cm
on rails.
surface area) and no individual damaged area does not exceed 40cm
The sum total of the damaged area exceeds 200cm
and/or an individual damaged area exceeds 40cm
Mechanical damage on
The blocking piece has chips or cracks.
blocking pieces
Mechanical damage on
The post is bent.
SYT or line posts.
Mechanical damage on
The impact head has minor damage that will not prevent its travel along the rail.
impact head
The impact head is bent which will prevent its travel along the rail.
The delineation tape is damaged.
Mechanical damage
The rail is dented, twisted or flattened.
on rail.
There are nicks in any part of the rail.
The slots in the rail are distorted.
Mechanical damage
The body of the bolt is distorted.
on bolts.
The thread of the bolt is damaged.
Disturbance of material
The material around the post is loose or uncompacted.
around posts.
Note: If the SoftStop terminal has been involved in an end-on impact, the impact head shall be replaced.
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steel surface. Depending on the section thickness of
the steel, the actual steel surface temperature may not
exceed 350°C.
Typically, the bushfire flame duration and intensity are
not high enough to compromise the structural strength
of the steel. The hot dip galvanized coating will also
typically remain una ected through a bush re event. If
the bush re causes damage to the galvanized surface,
then the item(s) shall be replaced. It is recommended
that the blocking pieces be replaced at these locations.
If an item to be replaced is a post or rail, it is recommended
that the blocking pieces be replaced at these locations.
10.2 Damage Assessment
In the event of a vehicle impact, damage to the terminal
is to be assessed in accordance with Table 2. A Safe Work
res depends upon a
Method Statement is available upon request to assist in
the safe repair of the SoftStop. Only items purchased from
Ingal shall be used for the repair of the SoftStop.
When replacing posts, ensure that the disturbed
foundation material is suitably compacted prior to the
installation of replacement posts.
Description of the Defect
2
(0.5% of the total surface
2
.
(0.5% of the total surface area) or
2
.
2
2
(0.5% of the total
2
(0.5% of the total surface area)
2
.
Action to be Taken
A zinc metal spray in accordance with ISO2063 or
AS/NZS 2312 is to be applied to the repair area.
The post is to be replaced
A zinc metal spray in accordance with ISO2063 or
2
.
AS/NZS 2312 is to be applied to the repair area.
The rail is to be replaced.
The blocking piece is to be replaced.
The post is to be replaced.
The impact head may be reused.
The impact head is to be replaced.
The delineation tape is to be replaced.
The rail is to be replaced.
The rail is to be replaced.
The rail is to be replaced.
The bolt is to be replaced.
The bolt is to be replaced.
Any disturbed pavement or material around a post shall
be left dense, tight and smooth so that resistance to water
penetration is similar to that of the adjacent surface.
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