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FAQs

In this section you will find a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for then please feel free to contact us.

 
Safety Barrier FAQs
Q.What is the definition of a safety barrier beam’s effective length?
Q.If I am installing an OBB system what is the spacing of the expansion joints?
Q.What is the minimum length run for Vetex with no obstructions?
Q.What are the push/pull test forces for Vetex posts?
Q.What working width system can I connect to an ABC End Terminal?
Q.What is the manufacturing lead time for a special safety barrier beam?
Trench Barrier FAQs
Q.In what cases can standard lap sheets be used?
Q.Do you supply accessories?
Q.Is there a calculation to work out the number of accessories required?
Q.How do you work out the number of sheets required from the linear meterage (LM) required?
Q.Can the sheets be coated?
Q.What is the difference between the standard lap sheet and the KD4 type sheet?
Q.In what cases can L8 sheets be used?
Safety Barrier FAQs
Q.What is the definition of a safety barrier beam’s effective length? 
A.

Tata Steel defines the effective length as the distance between centres of the beam mounting slots.

   
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Q.If I am installing an OBB system what is the spacing of the expansion joints? 
A.

Every 100m as per Highways Agency drawing GA/20 and GA/21.

 
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Q.What is the minimum length run for Vetex with no obstructions? 
A.

20m full height excluding end terminals.

 
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Q.What are the push/pull test forces for Vetex posts? 
A.

Post Dimensions

 

Bending Moment

110mm x 49mm

6000Nm @ 100mm deflection

160mm x 49mm

6000Nm @ 100mm deflection

125mm x 90mm

9000Nm @ 150mm deflection

210mm x 49mm

9000Nm @ 150mm deflection

 
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Q.What working width system can I connect to an ABC End Terminal? 
A.

You can connect either a W2, W3 or W4 system.

 
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Q.What is the manufacturing lead time for a special safety barrier beam? 
A.

Normally a special beam can be delivered in two weeks or less once design drawings have been approved.

 
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Trench Barrier FAQs
Q.In what cases can standard lap sheets be used? 
A.

Standard lap sheets are used for lightweight piling. Lap sheets are generally used for those working in trenches. Other usages - basements, sewerage.

   
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Q.Do you supply accessories? 
A.

Yes, we supply accessories for L8 trench sheets - waling bars/tie bars 1.8 or 2.4m/anchor piles and waling bolts. We can also supply tie bar extensions and tie bar connectors

   
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Q.Is there a calculation to work out the number of accessories required? 
A.

We advise the British Waterways working practices

 
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Q.How do you work out the number of sheets required from the linear meterage (LM) required? 
A.

To work out the number of sheets required from the LM you take the LM and divide by the effictive width of the sheet to give you the number of sheets required (Lap = 0.330 L8 = 0.432 KD4 = 0.400)

 
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Q.Can the sheets be coated? 
A.

All our sheets can be supplied as ungalvanised or galvanised.

 
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Q.What is the difference between the standard lap sheet and the KD4 type sheet? 
A.

The KD4 sheet is a stonger sheet due to the thickness and profile depth.

 
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Q.In what cases can L8 sheets be used? 
A.

L8 sheets are generally used in canals, riverbanks and marinas.

 
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