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- Page 1 HIGHWAYGUARD.COM HighwayGuard™ LDS Australia & New Zealand Product Manual _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 /...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connection ..............................13 Anchoring ..............................14 Barrier Removal ............................. 15 Special Operations ............................16 Creating Access Gap ..........................16 Bridges ................................. 17 Wheelsets ..............................17 _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 2 /... - Page 3 Permanent Applications ..........................18 Appendix ................................. 18 Frequently Asked Questions ........................18 Photo Examples ............................20 Risk Assessments ............................21 Installation Checklist Example ......................... 23 _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 3 /...
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Page 4: Introduction
HighwayGuard™ is an anchored steel safety barrier that can be used in temporary and permanent applications. Containment Level Weight Standard Barrier Length MASH TL-3 99Kg per Metre _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 4 /... -
Page 5: System Components
Connector Connector 43kg 60kg 60kg 60kg Wheelsets 2.5 Degrees Barrier 5 Degrees Barrier 10 Degrees Barrier 133kg 134kg 136kg 21kg Note: Weights are approximate only. _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 5 /... -
Page 6: Design Considerations
The recommended minimum length of barrier is 60m to replicate test set up. Installing with tested anchor spacing is recommended to replicate test deflections and working widths. _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 6 /... -
Page 7: Curves
6m Barrier Section with 10° T-Connection 6m Barrier Section with 10° Barrier Section and Standard T- Connection 10° Barrier Section with Standard T-Connection 10° Barrier Section with 10° T-Connection _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 7 /... -
Page 8: Deflection/Clear Zone
QuadGuard CZ (NCHRP 350 Engineered) Tau II (NCHRP 350 Engineered) An engineered connection is one that has been designed and jointly agreed by Highway Care and the crash cushion developer as acceptable for use. These may also require approval from relevant road authorities –... -
Page 9: Crash Testing & Performance Levels
Lowest MASH 16 TL-3 0.68 1.22 Deflection System (LDS) LDS System has staggered anchors – refer to installation section or drawing HG-70-02 for further detail. _Revision 1.0 – 09/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 9 /... -
Page 10: Installation
Useful for removing tight pins. (T) Timber Blocks To aid installation/removal on uneven ground. (T) Wrench With 36mm socket. (C) Resin Resin for M24 threaded anchor _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 10 /... -
Page 11: Lifting Points
Two leg assembly with a 2500kg lifting capacity, each chain is 2m Lifting Chains long c/w hook, locking clasp and shortening clutch. Tag Rope Suggested 1.5 times the lifting height of the barrier. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 11 /... -
Page 12: Loading/Unloading
When loading with the T-Connection attached to barrier sections; position these so that they will match the orientation of the install to avoid turning barrier round on site. Typically they will be at the rear of the trailer. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 12 /... -
Page 13: Connection
Ensure all barrier sections being lifted have a tag line attached. Joining barrier sections presents a crush risk, ensure operator has clear view and communication ability when barriers are being aligned and connected. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 13 /... -
Page 14: Anchoring
Crash cushions or connections/transitions should be used when impact to either the approach or departure end of a run of HighwayGuard™ may occur. Currently accepted are; Highway Care BG800™ Barrier Transition (MASH Crash tested). See drawing HG-70-03 for anchor arrangement for this transition. QuadGuard CZ Crash Cushion (NCHRP 350 Engineered). -
Page 15: Barrier Removal
If the section of barrier being removed lifts the next section, place a 50mm high block under the foot of the section being removed next to the joint to be separated and lower the barrier. It will then separate. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 15 /... -
Page 16: Special Operations
Special Operations Creating Access Gap Lift out individual sections by disconnecting the T-Connection and removing the security nut. The section can now be lifted out. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 16 /... -
Page 17: Bridges
Damage after vehicle impact will need to be assessed on a case by case basis by a competent person, typically low angle impacts will not warrant barrier replacement. Significant impacts will mean damaged sections will need to be lifted out and replaced. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 17 /... -
Page 18: Permanent Applications
Alternative ground conditions may be acceptable but could require different anchor solutions. 3) What can HighwayGuard™ attach to? There is a tested transition to Highway Care BG800™. 4) Does HighwayGuard™ require anchoring? HighwayGuard™ is an anchored system and must always be anchored as a minimum with 6 anchors at the start and end of the barrier run if not connecting into BG800™... - Page 19 The T-Connection allows section to be removed easily from a run by crane. All that needs to be done is remove the security nut from two T-Connectors and lift the whole section vertically upwards. _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 19 /...
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Page 20: Photo Examples
HIGHWAYGUARD.COM Photo Examples _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 20 /... -
Page 21: Risk Assessments
Operatives to be vigilant Installing barrier Loading and unloading barrier Correct traffic management Training Injury from Manoeuvring barrier procedures traffic Training Installing barrier Operatives to be vigilant _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 21 /... - Page 22 Death or injury as a result All truck movements under control of competent Training of manoeuvring truck banksman Injury from collision with Correctly installed traffic management Training passing traffic _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 22 /...
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Page 23: Installation Checklist Example
If BG800™ transition has been used does the anchoring arrangement match how it was tested? Check there are no snagging points (more than 10mm) Delineators installed? _Revision 1.0 – 03/19 © 2019 Highway Care Limited. All Rights Reserved. Page 23 /...
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