Flexfence
Flexfence
The FlexFence Wire Rope Safety Barrier provides NCHRP-350 TL3 and NCHRP-350 TL4 compliance while maintaining a minimal roadside footprint. The FlexFence Wire Rope Safety Barrier provides NCHRP-350 TL3 and NCHRP-350 TL4 compliance while maintaining a minimal roadside footprint.
NCHRP 350 TL4/TL3
Compliant
2.5m or 3m
Post Spacing
1230mm
Post Height
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- Description DescriptionThe FlexFence Wire Rope Safety Barrier provides NCHRP-350 TL3 and NCHRP-350 TL4 compliance while maintaining a minimal roadside footprint.Early versions of the FlexFence Wire Rope Safety Barrier provided EN-1317 N2 and H1 level compliance only.Description DescriptionFeatures• Upgradable to MASH: Existing FlexFence installations may be upgraded to MashFlex. Existing runs of NCHRP-350 compliant TL3 or TL4 Flexfence can be upgraded while reusing the existing cables, post footings and anchor blocks.• Shallow Post Footing: FlexFence has a Standard Post Footing of just 300mm x 600mm.• Driven Post Footing: In locations where suitable Ground conditions exist, FlexFence Intermediate Posts may be installed using a Driven Sleeve.• Narrow System Width: With the slimline Sigma Profile, the FlexFence Post conserves valuable formation width.• Consideration for Utilities & Services: FlexFence is available with Surface Mounted Posts. Engineered Ground Beam designs are available to suit Surface Mounted Posts.• Suitable for Reduced Deflection: Deflection values for FlexFence may be reduced by decreasing Post Centres below the standard 3m.• Multiple Speed Environments: FlexFence is ideally suited to all speed environments up to and including NCHRP-350 TL-4.• Verge or Median Application: FlexFence is ideal for Verge and Median applications in either single-sided or double-sided layouts, offering effective containment for bidirectional traffic with a streamlined design.• Rapid Installation: With fewer parts and less concrete required, MashFlex can be installed quickly, reducing labour costs and time on site.• Multiple Anchor Footing Options: The FlexFence Wire Rope Safety Barrier is available with a variety of Anchor Block designs. These include a standard or default design, a block for poor soil conditions and a block for spacial limitations.Description DescriptionAcceptanceFlexFence is fully compliant with NCHRP 350 TL3 and TL4 and is recommended for acceptance by the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel. It is approved for use at speeds up to 100 km/h.Description DescriptionPerformance MetricsNCHRP 350 TL3 Compliance: Successfully contains and redirects a 2,000kg vehicle at 100 km/h with a maximum dynamic deflection of 2.7m.NCHRP 350 TL4 Compliance Capable of redirecting an 8,000kg truck at 80 km/h, with a working width of 3.0m.
- Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsSystem Specifications• Standard Length FlexFence Posts:• Top Wire Height Above Ground:• Lower Wire Height Above Ground:• FlexFence Post Height Above Ground• Post Footing:• Post Spacing:• MASH TL3 Crash Test Deflection:• MASH TL3 Crash Test Deflection:• MASH TL3 Crash Test Deflection:• MASH TL4 Crash Test Deflection:• MASH TL4 Crash Test Deflection:• MASH TL4 Crash Test Deflection:1,230mm720mm480mm780mm (Without Cap)300mm x 600mm2.5m or 3.0m1.3m at 2.0m Post Spacing and 25kN Cable Tension1.4m at 2.5m Post Spacing and 25kN Cable Tension1.6m at 3.0m Post Spacing and 25kN Cable Tension1.1m at 2.0m Post Spacing1.2m at 2.5m Post Spacing1.3m at 3.0m Post SpacingTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsApproved VariantsBaseplate Installation: For areas with underground utilities, requiring concrete footing./div>Driven Post Sleeve: For use in soil conditions that meet AASHTO standards.Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsEnd TreatmentsFlexFence Terminal: Gating terminal requiring a run-out area of 18.5m x 6m.
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