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TAU-XR Xpress Repair Cushion

The TAU-XR is a MASH TL3 compliant crash cushion designed to shield the blunt ends of concrete barriers and other hazards. The TAU-XR is classified as a Low Maintenance Crash Cushion, providing rapid repair & reusability of components following design impacts. This is an important design consideration for installation on high traffic volume roadways and hazardous locations.

The TAU-XR features crushable aluminium tubes designed to absorb the kinetic energy and safely contain vehicles during head on impacts while the side panels safely redirect vehicles during side impacts.

The TAU-XR is fully re-directive and non-gating, providing safe vehicle containment and ride-down decelerations. The system can be secured directly to a concrete pad or asphalt road surface and is suitable for permanent or temporary (workzone) installations.

Mash Compliant-TL3

Features

  • Accepted by the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel (ASBAP).
  • Complies with MASH TL3. 
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3845.1 Road Safety Barrier Systems & Devices.
  • Non-gating, fully re-directive.
  • Crushable aluminium tubes absorb impact energy.
  • Rapid repair following design impacts.
  • Units are supplied pre-assembled, facilitating rapid installation.
  • Can be secured to concrete or asphalt.

Crash test evaluation:

  • 1100kg Passenger Car travelling at 100km/h & 0 degrees, Nose (MASH 3-30).
  • 2270kg Pick-up Truck travelling at 100km/h & 0 degrees, Nose (MASH 3-31).
  • 1100kg Passenger Car travelling at 100km/h & 15 degrees, Nose (MASH 3-32).
  • 2270kg Pick-up Truck travelling at 100km/h & 15 degrees, Nose (MASH 3-33).
  • 1100kg Passenger Car travelling at 100km/h & 15 degrees, Side-on (MASH 3-34).
  • 2270kg Pick-up Truck travelling at 100km/h & 25 degrees, Side-on (MASH 3-35).
  • 2270kg Pick-up Truck travelling at 100km/h & 25 degrees, Side-on (MASH 3-36).
  • 2270kg Pick-up Truck travelling at 100km/h & 25 degrees, Reverse (MASH 3-37)

Austroads acceptance:

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    TAU-XR FAQs

    What is a Low Maintenance Crash Cushion?

    A crash cushion is regarded as Low Maintenance if more than 90% of components are reusable following design impacts.

    When should I consider installing a Low Maintenance Crash Cushion?

    Low Maintenance Crash Cushions are recommended on high traffic volume roadways and hazardous locations including gore areas, exit ramps, shielding of median barriers and construction workzones.

    What components of the TAU-XR system need to be replaced after a design impact?

    Following a head-on impact, 32 aluminium tubes will require replacement. Following a side impact, two (2) side panels will need replacing.

    MASH provides guidelines for the barrier configuration, vehicle type, vehicle speed and impact angle. The outcome of a road safety barrier crash test considers the structural adequacy of the barrier, the stability of the impacting vehicle and occupant risk.

    How quickly can the TAU-XR be repaired?

    The TAU-XR is designed to be repaired onsite in approximately 30 minutes minimising disruption to traffic.

    What type of foundation is required for the installation of the TAU-XR System?

    The TAU-XR can be secured to a minimum 150mm reinforced concrete pad or asphaltic concrete.

    What types of transitions are available?

    The TAU-XR uses standard thrie-beam panels which can transition to standard guardrail or concrete barriers.