Equipment Details
Product Name: Box-Beam Burster Energy Absorbing Bridge Pier Protection System (BEAT-BP)
Description:
The BEAT-BP system consists of a modular (trapezoidal) box-beam frame that can be adjusted in length and width to shield median bridge piers that may vary by number, size, and/or spacing. Its approach ends use an energy-absorbing terminal with breakaway steel posts similar to BEAT-SSCC. The two parallel sides of the box-beam frame are connected by angled struts and consist of single and double box beam rail elements mounted on strong steel posts set on 3-footcenters. The double rail elements are used to provide additional rail stiffness in the vicinity of the pier(s). Separate cable anchorages are also used inside the framework to limit system damage in an end-on impact. A minimum offset of eight inches from the back of the posts to a shielded bridge pier is required.
NCHRP Approval: NCHRP Approved
Approval Letter Link: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/policy_guide/road_hardware/barriers/pdf/cc69c.pdf
Website: http://www.roadsystems.com/
Contact(s):
Road Systems, Inc.
2183 Elm Trace
Austintown, Ohio 44515
Phone: (330) 799-9291
Fax: (330) 799-1766
Email: rhataway@basin-net.net
Website: http://www.roadsystems.com/
