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Australian Version 2.0
May 2021
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Applications
Saferoads Ironman Hybrid Barrier functions as an unanchored longitudinal barrier to prevent errant vehicles from
penetrating, vaulting, or under-riding. Traffic is kept from entering the work area or from hitting exposed objects or
excavations. The Ironman Hybrid Barrier provides positive protection for roadside workers.
Impacting vehicles are redirected at a shallow angle in the vicinity of the impact area, thereby reducing the potential
for dangerous secondary impacts. The Ironman Hybrid Barrier absorbs impact energy and cushions vehicular impacts
while significantly reducing the risk to occupants of the impacting vehicle.
The Ironman Hybrid Barrier can be used in many applications. Some examples are:
General road maintenance performed by road authorities, contractors, local municipalities etc.
Road construction
Lane closures
Toll plazas
Road resurfacing
Excavation or culvert protection
Detours
Bridge repairs
Median or roadside installations
The Ironman Hybrid Barrier can be used on concrete, asphalt and spray sealed surfaces.
Limitations
The Ironman Hybrid Barrier has been fully tested and evaluated as per the recommendations of the Manual for
Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH 2016).
The Ironman Hybrid Barrier is capable of decelerating and redirecting an errant vehicle up to 2,270 kg at speeds up to
70 km/h and angles of 25 degrees (MASH Test Level 2).
To ensure adequate performance in the event of an impact, the Ironman Hybrid Barrier must be deployed and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local authority guidelines.
Impacts that exceed the design capabilities described in this manual (vehicle weight, speed and impact angle) may not
result in acceptable crash performance as described in MASH relative to structural adequacy, occupant risk and vehicle
trajectory factors.
Higher than reported deflections can be expected outside the Length of Need (LON) section.
