RHINO-STOP® 240 Heavy Duty Guardrail FAQs
How does RhinoStop® 240 work?
All RhinoStop® barriers incorporate a unique patented yielding base plate that minimises the peak loads transferred to the post anchors. The yielding behaviour of the base plate absorbs vehicle impact energy and prevents damage to the concrete substrate.
What Standards were referenced to evaluate RhinoStop® 240?
RhinoStop® 240 has been crash tested to validate compliance with the 240kN (Type F End of Ramp) vehicle impact load described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8.
What crash tests were performed with RhinoStop® 240?
A 1500kg passenger car travelling at 30km/h was impacted on one (1) w-beam guardrail panel supported by six (6) posts. The height of impact was 0.5m above ground level.
What is the minimum number of posts required for a RhinoStop® 240 installation?
A minimum six (6) posts are required per installation when compliance to the 240kN vehicle impact load (Type F End of Ramp) described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8 is required.
What is the spacing between posts?
The spacing between the posts shall not exceed 800mm when compliance to the 240kN vehicle impact load (Type F End of Ramp) described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8 is required.
Can RhinoStop® 240 connect to standard RhinoStop®?
Yes. If the barrier installation extends into an area opposite a down ramp or other high-speed area, the standard RhinoPosts® at 2m centres are substituted with RhinoStop® 240 posts at 800mm centres. The alignment of the w-beam guardrail does not change.
How is RhinoStop® 240 manufactured?
RhinoStop® 240 features an all-steel construction, with hot dip galvanised posts and w-beam guardrails.
