Armorguard Gate#
9:37 AM Monday, 26 May 2025
Created:
Status*: Accepted
Status Commencement Date: Not Set
Status Expiry Date*: Not Set
Category: Longitudinal
Sub Category: Semi-Rigid
Main Material: Steel
Ownership: Barrier Systems 3333 Vaca Valley Pkwy, Ste. 800, Vacaville, CA 95688, USA www.barriersystemsinc.com
Introduction: Armorguard Gate is a hinged steel barrier “gate” to span between permanent openings in concrete barrier.
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Gating/Non-Gating: Not Applicable
Redirective/Non-Redirective: Redirective
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Supplier: Safe Direction 47 Telford Circuit, Yatala, QLD 4207 Ph. 1300 063 220 www.safedirection.com.au
Test Level: NCHRP Report 350 TL-3
Recommended End Treatments: No end treatment as the gate is embedded into longitudinal barrier system.
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Design: May only be installed in a maximum total opening of 16m, including hinge sections.
References:
- Australian Standard AS/NZS 3845
- NCHRP Report 350
- TMR Road Planning and Design Manual
- NSW RMS Acceptance Document dated 03/08/2013
- FHWA letter Ref: HSA-10/B87
Deflection:
Measured (Crash Test) Deflections:
| Nominal Mass (kg) | Nominal Angle (deg) | Nominal Speed (km/h) | Recorded Deflection (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | 25 | 100 | 0.57 | 1 |
Limitations: May only be installed in a gap in rigid concrete barrier.
Department of Transport and Main Roads#
Road Safety Barrier Systems and End Treatments: Product Information Sheet#
This information sheet shall be, where relevant, read in conjunction with the manufacturer's latest manual.
