KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 13, 2016, its status is phase 13.

Notes:

Product has been updated to Phase XIII. Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction. (5/13/16) WPS

Trade Name: Universal TAU-II


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
LTS - BSI Product Warranty.pdf	application/pdf	63	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3053	Yes
TAU-II Installation 052114 v34.pdf	application/pdf	2945	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3048	Yes
TAUII FHWA CC-75-.pdf	application/pdf	2335	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3052	Yes
TAUII FHWA CC-75A.pdf	application/pdf	727	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3049	Yes
TAUII FHWA CC-75B.pdf	application/pdf	2872	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3050	Yes
TAUII FHWA CC-75C .pdf	application/pdf	830	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3051	Yes
tauii pi 03252013 r1 WEB.pdf	application/pdf	365	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3046	Yes
TAUII Product Specifications.pdf	application/pdf	2785	390 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems	Jul 31, 2014	3047	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	N Disapprove	May 12, 2016	1725
KYTC	641 Bill Gulick Agency	N Disapprove	May 11, 2016	1714
KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	U Undecided	May 08, 2016	1684

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name: TAU-II
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems
Address: 180 River Road
	Rio Vista, CA 94571

Background description of company and its products:
	Lindsay Transportation Solutions/Barrier Systems has been designing and manufacturing highway safety equipment since 1984. We manufacture QuickChange Moveable Barrier, steel barriers, crash cushions, truck mounted attenuators and other highway safety equi
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The Universal TAU-II (TAU-II) is a family of fully redirective non-gating Crash Cushions that are designed to protect hazards up to 102 inches in width. The system is tested under NCHRP Report 350 TL-2 and TL-3. The TAU-II is composed of a number of bays containing energy absorbing cartridges that collapse in a telescoping fashion to absorb the kinetic energy of an errant vehicle impaction on the front or side of the system. Low and high speed requirements as well as narrow and wide hazards can be accommodated using common components. The system requires only 21 anchor points for concrete installation thus drastically reducing exposure for crews performing this process. Impacted systems are easily repaired principally due to highly reusable system components and easy to replace energy absorbing cartridges. System foundation options accommodate concrete, asphalt or a pre-assembled concrete pad. System can be installed over expansion joints without affecting the joints capability. AASHTO standard transitions attach the system to most hazards. No costly transition hardware required.
General Composition of Material:
	Galvanized steel. Cartridges are cross link polyethylene.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Any Approved impact attenuator
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M180 Class B ASTM: A-36, A-123 Fed. Spec.: NCHRP 350 TL2 & TL3 KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Product is approved in all US states except KY
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Product is approved in all US states except KY. All routine approvals.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.barriersystemsinc.com/tau-ii-crash-cushion

This information is filed by Jaime Franco on Jul 31, 2014
Contact Information:
	Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems
	180 River Road
	Rio Vista, CA 94571
	Phone: 707-374-6800
	Email: jaime.franco@barriersystemsinc.com


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