TFS TL5 BARRIERS

TFS Steel Barrier System can be utilized for new bridge constructions or on rehabilitation bridge projects. TFS BARRIERS incorporates a unique base attachment system called Progressive SRS© (Stress Reduction System) that dissipates vehicle impacts in order to reduce the impact forces that are redirected to the vehicle while providing very little disruption to bridge decks.

PROVEN TFS TL5 PERFORMANCE

TFS BARRIERS have been tested to meet the highest performance standards in the world.  

FEATURES

• Highest containment in a portable TL5 system

• Modular 6 & 3 meter sections and custom lengths

• Lightweight only 130 kgs per meter

• Progressive SRS© technology

• Variable Length Barriers for expansion joints

• Eliminates 87% of concrete barrier dead weight.

• 40/> 100 year *life cycle in C1-VH environments

• Adapts to all industry standard end treatments.

• Easily remove and replace damaged sections

• Pre-designed for noise and site wall integration 

PROGRESSIVE SRS©

is unlike any barrier, the design and behaviour of TFS BARRIERS under impact is unique to what we typically would not expect from crash barriers. Standard steel barriers generally rely on the “stiffness” or “torsional rigidity” of a barrier which is logical, but the stiffness and hardness of the barrier also transmits impact forces back to the vehicle and into the bridge deck developing excessive pulling forces on the bridge deck that can create severe or even hidden damage and excessive costs for repair. 

VARIABLE LENGTH BARRIER

TFS Variable Length Barriers (VLB) eliminate the gaps on bridge deck expansion joints by expanding and contracting more than 27 inches. Use for continuous protection over bridge expansion joints or were excessive barrier expansion & contraction is anticipated. TFS VLB barriers can also be used on new bridge expansion joints avoiding the need to build custom design manufacturing.