Universal TAU-II® Family of Crash Cushions

NCHRP 350 TL-2/3 Re-Directive, Bi-Directional, Non-Gating Impact Attenuator

The Universal TAU-II crash cushion System consists of a full line of redirective non-gating crash cushion products that have been tested to meet the rigorous requirements of NCHRP Report 350, Test Levels 2 and 3. The system is provided in lengths and capacities for both low and high speed applications (30-70 mph, 50-100 km/h). The system can protect hazards with widths up to 102" [2.6 m].

The Universal TAU-II Impact Attenuator is fully redirective and is ideally suited for roadway hazards such as the ends of rigid barriers, tollbooths, utility poles and more. Ease of installation, numerous transition options, low maintenance requirements, and reusability of system components make the TAU-II system ideal for protecting most roadside hazards.

The Universal TAU-II System is ideally suited for narrow hazards, such as:

• Ends of Rigid Barriers
• Tollbooths
• Gore Areas in High Volume Traffic Areas
• High Speed Roads With Narrow Medians
• Wide Medians Where Turn Lanes or Other Features Would Increase the Probability of Angled Impacts
• Narrow Medians with Vertical and Horizontal Curvature

General Specifications:

• Hazard Width Range w/o transitions: - 0-102 in. [0 - 2.6 m]
• Standard Backup Sizes: - 27.5, 36, 42", any size over 42" @ 6" increments [700, 910 1.07 m, any size over 1.07 m @ 150 mm increments]
• TL-2 Length - varies dependent on hazard width
• TL-3 Length - varies dependent on hazard width
• Height: - 32 in. [813 mm]

Features and Benefits:

• Low life cycle costs
• High residual capacity for redirective impacts
• Same system can be used for 27.5" [700 mm] and 36" [910 mm] backups
• Universal parts kit available to repair or build any size unit
• System can be lengthened or shortened very easily
• No custom transitions necessary
• Available as a 70 mph [113 km/h] system
• Minimum number of anchors
• Reusable nose standard