Advancing Road Safety and Construction

Telarc Website
 
   Send to Printer
 
 
Homepage
Image Gallery >
 

Thriebeam™

Thriebeam™ is tested and approved to NCHRP350 Test Level 3 (TL-3) with timber posts and blockouts and NCHRP350 Test Level 4 (TL-4) with "I" section steel posts and modified steel blockouts.

CSP Pacific supplies Thriebeam™ guardrail ex-stock in standard net lengths of 4 metres with post spacing at 1m centres.

Manufacture

Thriebeam™ is roll formed from coil steel and sheared to length. It is then punched, slotted to suit the particular configuration and hot dip galvanised in accordance with AS/NZS 3845: 1999.

Thriebeam™ is available ex-stock in standard effective lengths of 4.00 metres and 2.00 metres.

Profile

Curved Thriebeam™

The standard straight section will align to give a smooth transition on curved with a radius greater than 45m. Pre-curved Thriebeam™  is required for tighter radii and may be curved to traffic face concave or convex - refer to table in technical information. NB: Lead-time for curved Thriebeam™  is a minimum of 6 weeks.

Standards and Acceptance

Thriebeam™ complies with the requirements of:

  • AASHTO
  • NCHRP350 TL-3 and TL-4 when used as an approved system
  • AS/NZS 3845:1999 - Road safety barrier systems
  • NZTA specifications M/23 and M/17P.

For further information on Road Safety Barrier Standards in New Zealand, click here.


Terms & Conditions of Sale >

 
Related Projects
> Collaborative effort ensures success
more >
> Largest installation of guardrail in the South Island
more >
> Median Barrier Drury to St Stephens, SH, Akl
more >
View All Projects >
 
Product Literature
> Brochure >
> Technical Data >
> Installation Manual >
> Barrier Field Manual >
> Check List >
> Technical Drawings >
FAQs >
 
 
Crash Test Videos