The TAU® redirective crash cushion system
The TAU® redirective crash cushion system fully complies with road safety requirements: it guarantees excellent protection against direct or angular front impact and pushes the vehicles in the right direction in the event of side impact
TAU® consists of modules with airbags that dissipate the energy of impact. These modules can be easily adapted to suit the different levels of impact energy and speeds envisaged. They come in models P, L and XL depending on the speed and width of the obstacle to be protected
After an impact, the TAU® crash cushion system deforms, either at the front or the side depending on the path of the vehicle involved.
In the event of front impact, the TAU® telescopes backwards. Since the dissipators are reusable, sometimes the system can be simply restored by repairing the damaged modules
Avalaible configuration
TESI® barrier terminal -ENV 1317-4
TESI® barrier terminal is largely constructed from galvanised steel, all manufactured to comply with EU standards, which are made up of a number of steel modules. These modules are designed to absorb the energy when the terminal is impacted by an errant vehicle. Each terminal is designed to deal with a specific situation including speed and type of traffic plus the designed requirements to connect it with suitable couplings to the adjoining crash barrier which may be in steel or concrete construction.
The TESI® barrier terminal can safely deal with both head-on and side impact crashes
The head-on crash which may be centre or slightly off centre is absorbed by the TESI® barrier terminal because it will telescope up without any major parts breaking loose or sticking out. The steel cable attached to the front anchor posts absorbs the force without causing any major disturbance to the adjoining crash barrier.
The side impact crash forces are transferred into the ground by steel supports and cables and the errant vehicle is safely redirected at a slight angle as it runs along the terminal’s side wall.
The fact that there are no fixed anchors and the use of flexible cables make for particularly good results in difficult conditions that are not infrequent, such as a frontal impact against the door of an out-of-control vehicle.