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Portable Steel Barrier. Company Background. Hill & Smith Holdings – based in UK Purchased Voigt & Schweitzer, Inc in 2008 Voigt & Schweitzer has 9 facilities in the US Hill & Smith, Inc – based in US. US Locations. a steel barrier system used for temporary or permanent applications.
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Company Background • Hill & Smith Holdings – based in UK • Purchased Voigt & Schweitzer, Inc in 2008 • Voigt & Schweitzer has 9 facilities in the US • Hill & Smith, Inc – based in US
a steel barrier system used for temporary or permanent applications What is Zoneguard ??
developed specifically for the US market • extensive crash testing
Tested Configurations Standard SystemAnchored at ends only Minimum Deflection SystemAnchored every 33’-4” • NCHRP 350 – Test 3-11 - 2000 kg pickup • MASH – Test 3-10 Small Car • MASH – Test 3-11 – 2270 kg pickup • NCHRP 350 – Test 3-11 - 2000 kg Pickup • NCHRP 350 – Test 4-12 - 8000 kg truck • MASH – Test 3-11 – 2270 kg pickup
what are the key design features of Zoneguard? • high performance (TL-4) • lightweight • speed & ease of installation
Rubber Pads Increases the coefficient of Friction & adds .5 inches for drainage
Other Benefits • Less trucks entering and leaving workzone • Emission reductions – 80% + fewer trucks • Possibility to stripe the foot
Summary • alternative to traditional concrete barriers • temporary or permanent installations • <61 lb/ft = 750 feet per truck • ease of installation