W Beam Guardrail Post Spacing

For design guidance on mgs w beam guardrail refer to design memos 17 10 and 17 17.

W beam guardrail post spacing.

31 s normal post spacing 31 sc close post spacing 31 scc very close post spacing rigid systems permanent concrete barrier weak post guide rail 2 w 2 wc and 2 wcc should be used if the minimum unobstructed distance behind the rail is available. The system comprises w beam mounted on a post and block configuration with slight variances to meet state specifications. The w beam guardrail can be installed on steel strong posts or weak posts by using a variety of different post spacing options. We carry an extensive inventory of standard class a 12 gauge highway guardrail components such as w beams galvanized steel post i beams with and without base plates curly ends flared ends and hardware.

T 31 guardrail is a strong post w beam system tested to both nchrp report 350 test level 3 and mash test level 3. See deflection table on page 18. Flared end wing a k a. Ingal civil products flexbeam guardrail is a semi rigid roadside safety barrier which is deemed to comply with nchrp 350 test level 3.

Type d guardrail single w beam rail with 12 ft. Type b guardrail double w beam rail single beam on each side of post with 6 ft. If you have questions ask. Mgs w beam guardrail systems are different than w beam guardrail systems.

Post spacing generally for use in median. Domed timber post with composite blockout. Weak post systemsshouldnotbe used if the fill. Standard w beam guardrail steel post 12 ga.

Depending on the specific some states also specify wood posts for installation check your state regulations for proper post. In the 31 system height the w beam attaches directly to steel yielding line posts sylp and does not use offset blocks. Post spacing for use at end of road or street. 2 the detail sheets section of the plans indicate the specific.

For a mash tl3 as nzs3845 2015 compliant w beam system please refer to ezy guard smart. Type e guardrail single thrie beam rail with 3 ft. 1 the general notes section of the plans may specify a type of railing end section and post spacing. Type a guardrail single w beam rail with 6 ft.

If you need to modify a guardrail system or bridge railing send your recommendation in for review designmanualinquiries indot in gov. Thrie beam terminal connector thrie beam guardrail and thrie beam to w beam transition. W beam rail 27 inch mounting height 6 ft long w6x9 steel posts at 6 ft 3 in spacing 43 inch embedment depth 6 in. Our standard highway guardrail is in stock and ready to ship but if you re looking for a different but similar option with added benefits check out our standard guardrail.