W-Beam to Thrie-Beam to Type F Barrier Transition – Typical

W-Beam to Thrie-Beam to structure transitions are typically used and specified in guardrail terminations to bridges, concrete abutments, concrete structures and crash cushions.

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Barrier Transition

Description

These barrier transitions are also used to transition into Thrie-Beam installations for reasons such as reducing guardrail deflection and providing greater protection for heavier vehicles typically requiring Test Level 4 crash test performance.

Deployed for guard rails ending at bridges, concrete structures and crash cushions. Because guardrails are more flexible than the objects they attach to. Thus the need for a barrier transition section. Installed where there is a change in the deflection characteristics. For example between a guardrail and crash cushion or concrete structures.

Features

Typically a 6 metre arrangement consisting of a 2 metre W-Beam to Thrie-Beam transition rail followed by a 4 metre Thrie-Beam rail which may be nested or of 3.5mm BMT material, however, state road authorities do vary on the exact requirements and details. Check technical drawings* for further information.

Specifications

W-Beam to Thrie-Beam Transitions consist of W-Beam, Thrie-Beam, C-Block, C-Posts, Thrie-Beam Terminal Connector (optional) and associated hardware fixings.

Details and requirements such as spacing of posts, rail nesting, terminal connections and installation heights do vary across the different state road authorities. Check your local detail barrier transition drawing/s for further guidance.

Manuals & Guides

Standards and Approvals

W-Beam and Thrie-Beam comply with the requirements of:

Merger of Australian Construction Products and Safe Direction

We are delighted to announce the merger of Safe Direction Pty Ltd and Australian Construction Products Pty Ltd (ACP).
On 1 May 2023 Jaybro, Australia’s leading supplier to the civil construction and infrastructure sector, and owner of ACP, purchased 100% of the share capital of Safe Direction. Under Jaybro’s ownership the two businesses will be merged to form Australia’s preeminent company manufacturing and supplying vehicle barrier systems.

A compelling motivation for the merger is the value created for our customers from combining the collective resources and knowledge of the two companies. Notably there will be significant broadening of the product range and enhancement to distribution reach and capacity. There will be transitionary steps as the two businesses assemble under the one entity, Safe Direction. Part of this transition includes the consolidation of the products and services offered by the merged business into a single web domain www.safedirection.com.au

We trust that this merger will provide increased value to you and we look forward to the opportunity to be of assistance.