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Saferoad MEGARAIL - User Manual

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Manual for the
Installation, Maintenance & Repair of
MEGARAIL
VRS Systems
Including Steel Step Barrier
REVISION 33 Oct 2022
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Summary

General

Scope

Outlines procedures for installation, repair, inspection & maintenance of MegaRail systems.

Product Design, Warranty and Liability

Assurances invalidated by unapproved components or non-compliance.

Training

All MegaRail works must be by trained personnel.

Health and Safety

Design Requirements

Set Back

Describes desirable minimum setback values for MegaRail systems.

Containment level

Specifies vehicle types, speeds, and angles the system retains.

Working Width

Distance between traffic face and furthest point of deflection.

Vehicle intrusion

Consideration of space behind VRS to prevent impact with obstructions.

MegaRail systems Information

Details systems, ratings, drawing references, post types, and torque values.

System progression

Chart showing compatible systems and connection rules.

Visibility

Design layout shall comply with sight distance requirements.

Sloping Ground

Ground below MegaRail shall be near level within set back and working width.

MegaRail height

Specifies system heights and tolerances for installation.

Length of MegaRail

Minimum length of MegaRail required for N2, H1 or H2 systems.

Post Foundations

Dictates post foundation type based on ground conditions and testing.

Limitations on Use

Installation

Setting Out

Establishing length of need, post pitches, and handling obstructions.

Driven Posts

Procedures for driving posts, including service checks and orientation.

Concrete Foundations

Pre-excavation checks for services and foundation design considerations.

Surface Mounted Posts

Installation of posts on concrete slabs or drilled anchors.

Steel Plate Foundation

Fixing steel plates to structures for VRS post anchorage.

MEGA RAIL ASSEMBLY

N2, H1 & H2 systems

Procedures for post setting, beam hanging, and fastener tightening.

Connection to TCB and OBB

System requirements for connecting MegaRail to TCB or OBB.

Mega Guard

Installation details for Mega Guard, including foundations and beam orientation.

Mega Flex Transition

Details on Mega Flex transition types, post setting, and beam fastening.

Safe End P1

Installation and connection compatibility for Safe End P1.

Safe End P4

Installation requirements and soil suitability testing for Safe End P4.

Connection to Other Proprietary VRS

Guidelines for connecting MegaRail to other EN 1317 compliant VRS.

Installation on Curves

Specifies beam types and system progression for curves.

Inspection Maintenance and Repair

Inspection

Procedures for completing VRS inspection certificates and ensuring compliance.

Maintenance

Recommended visual inspection regime for impact damage and ground conditions.

Repair

Procedures for replacing damaged components and ensuring ground support.

Innovation

SAFEROAD's continuous strive for improvement in VRS technology.

Driven and Foundation Post Testing Requirements

Ground Conditions

Soil testing to establish strength and compaction for VRS installation.

Soil test criteria

Bending moment requirements for different post types and foundations.

Recording Foundation Test Results

Procedure for recording foundation test results on a test result form.

Post and Foundation soil test Procedure

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for conducting the post and foundation soil test.

Push Test Drawings

Diagrams illustrating the setup for the push test procedure.

Pressure Loading Chart

Chart showing datum bending moment and required pressure for loading.

Company contact details

Saferoad MEGARAIL Specifications

General IconGeneral
MaterialSteel
Crash Test StandardEN 1317
ApplicationRoadside and median barrier
Length4000 mm
ColorGalvanized