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RhinoStop® Guardrail Safety Barrier

RhinoStop Standard is a revolutionary guardrail barrier system designed for car parks, warehouses and industrial applications. Developed by Safe Direction, RhinoStop Standard combines the strength of w-beam guardrail with energy absorbing RhinoPosts. The yielding behaviour of the RhinoStop baseplate absorbs vehicle impact energy, reducing the peak loads transferred to the anchor bolts. The deflection of the w-beam guardrail allows for greater load transfer to the adjacent posts, sharing the impact load from the vehicle.

RhinoStop Standard provides an economical crash barrier solution for shielding elevated parking areas and may be configured with handrail and mesh infill providing pedestrian fall protection. The fully modular system uses off-the-shelf components facilitating rapid supply and installation and can be customised on site to suit specific project dimensions.

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Features

  • Crash tested to exceed the 30kN impact condition nominated in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8. 
  • Nil damage to the anchors or 150mm thick elevated slab following crash testing.
  • The yielding of the baseplate allows the system to deflect and absorb higher impact loads.
  • Fully modular design, can be configured with pedestrian fall protection up to 1300 mm high.
  • All steel construction providing long term durability.
  • Fewer anchor bolts when compared to traditional rigid post systems.

CRASH TEST PERFORMANCE:

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INSTALLATION:

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RhinoStop® Guardrail FAQs

Is RhinoStop Standard suitable for pedestrian areas?

Yes, the modular design of RhinoStop Standard can be assembled with a pedestrian handrail and mesh infill panels. 

Can RhinoStop Standard be installed along the perimeter edge of a multi-storey car park?

Yes, RhinoStop Standard has been full-scale crash tested when installed along the edge of a 150mm thick elevated concrete slab representing an elevated car park. This crash test configuration is designed to evaluate vehicle impact behaviour, potential for concrete edge failure and the suitability of the anchor embedment depth.

Can RhinoStop Standard be installed in factories and warehouses?

Yes, RhinoStop Standard may be installed to shield pedestrian pathways and protect valuable plant and equipment. All components are hot dip galvanised providing a durable barrier solution. 

Why is it important to understand the crash test performance of a barrier system?

Crash testing is designed to evaluate the behaviour of the barrier and vehicle during a collision. It is important that the crash tested configuration is representative of a real-life installation. Therefore, a barrier promoted for use in a multi-storey car park should be assessed when installed on the edge of an elevated concrete deck. In addition, shorter installation lengths place a higher load on the supporting posts increasing the potential for failure. These considerations are adopted by Safe Direction for the crash test assessment of its RhinoStop product range. 

What is the width of the RhinoStop Standard system?

The width of RhinoStop Standard measures just 160mm reducing encroachment into the car parking spacing. When installed in multi-storey car parks, the back of the baseplate may be vertically aligned with the edge of the elevated concrete deck. The narrow system width also provides suitability for installation adjacent to pedestrian pathways and warehouse applications. 

How is RhinoStop Standard manufactured?

RhinoStop Standard is an all-steel construction. The RhinoPosts and w-beam guardrails are hot dip galvanised.

How is RhinoStop Standard installed?

RhinoStop Standard is designed to be installed on a concrete slab. Each post is secured with one (1) M20 anchor bolt. 

What is the weight of each RhinoPost?

The RhinoPost weighs just 15kg. A handle-like grip facilitates ease of lifting and installation.

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