How does Rhino-Stop® Elite Function?

Rhino-Stop® Elite features specially engineered base plates that are designed to yield upon impact and absorb the kinetic energy of the impacting vehicle. This reduces the forces transferred through the anchor bolts and prevents damage to the concrete substrate.

What standards does Rhino-Stop® Elite comply with?

Rhino-Stop® Elite has been crash tested to comply with the 40kN Type G impact load (Medium Traffic Areas) and the 30kN Type impact load (Light Traffic Areas) described in AS/NZS 1170.1).

What crash testing has been performed with Rhino-Stop® Elite?

The Type G impact was performed using a 2000kg vehicle travelling at 20km/h impacting 1m above floor level. This impact condition demonstrates the ability of Rhino-Stop® Elite to contain heavy vehicles with a high centre of gravity and is highly representative of the large number of SUVs using Australian carparks.nnThe Type F impact was performed using a 1500kg vehicle travelling at 15km/h impacting 0.5m above floor level.

What was the concrete substrate set-up for crash testing?

Each impact condition was evaluated with Rhino-Stop® Elite mounted on a 150mm thick suspended slab. Each post was anchored with two (2) M20 anchors with an embedment depth of 100mm. There was no damage to the anchors or concrete following the crash tests.

What is the height of Rhino-Stop® Elite?

The installed height of Rhino-Stop® Elite is 1100mm. An optional 1300mm sight rail attachment is available.

What is the finish of Rhino-Stop® Elite?

Rhino-Stop® Elite is hot dip galvanised. Powder-coating is an optional extra.

What is Rhino-Stop® Elite made of?

RHINO-STOP® Elite guardrail is manufactured of steel and hot-dip galvanised after fabrication.

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RHINO-STOP® Elite

Combining vehicle impact containment with pedestrian fall protection, RHINO-STOP® Elite is the benchmark in modular carpark safety barrier systems. Featuring energy absorbing baseplates designed to prevent damage to the concrete substrate, the aesthetic design of RHINO-STOP® Elite provides high cross flow ventilation, permits natural light into the carpark structure and may be powder coated providing architectural excellence.

The smooth, clean lines of RHINO-STOP® Elite and hot dip galvanised finish make it ideal for the perimeter edge of multistorey or elevated carparks servicing retail centres, transport corridors, commercial developments and many other applications requiring vehicle and pedestrian safety.

The 40kN crash test compliance of RHINO-STOP® Elite as described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8, best represents the Australian vehicle fleet and the growing ownership of high-centre-of-gravity SUV vehicles.

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Features

Complies with the 40kN vehicle impact load (Type G) described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8
Complies with the 30kN vehicle impact load (Type F) described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8
Standard post spacing – 2.3m centres
Standard system height – 1100mm
Available with a sight rail attachment increasing system height to 1300mm
Gap between vertical balusters – 97mm
Number of anchor bolts per post – 2 off

Crash test evaluation:

Impacts performed on the perimeter edge of 150mm thick elevated concrete slab
1500kg Passenger Car travelling at 15km/h & 90 degrees, impacting 0.5m above ground level
2000kg Pick-up Truck travelling at 20km/h & 90 degrees, impacting 1.0m above ground level

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RHINO-STOP® Elite FAQ'S

How does RhinoStop® Elite work?

All RhinoStop® barriers incorporate a unique patented yielding base plate that minimises the peak loads transferred to the post anchors. The yielding behaviour of the base plate absorbs vehicle impact energy and prevents damage to the concrete substrate.

What Standards were referenced to evaluate RhinoStop® Elite?

RhinoStop® Elite has been crash tested to validate compliance with the 40kN (Type G) and 30kN (Type F) vehicle impact loads described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8.

What crash tests were performed with RhinoStop® Elite?

Crash testing was performed with the RhinoStop® Elite system positioned on the edge of a 150mm thick, suspended concrete slab.

A 2000kg pick-up truck travelling at 20km/h was impacted on two (2) panels supported by three (3) posts. The height of impact was 1m above ground level.

A 1500kg passenger car travelling at 15km/h was impacted on one (1) panel supported by two (2) posts. The height of impact was 0.5m above ground level.

What are the benefits of Safe Direction’s crash test evaluation?

Safe Direction’s crash test evaluation is designed to represent the worst, or most critical, impact conditions when evaluating RhinoStop® Elite:

The posts are installed on the edge of 150mm thick, suspended concrete slab, thoroughly evaluating the potential for concrete edge failure and the suitability of the anchor embedment depth.
Vehicle impacts are performed at up to twice the speed nominated by AS/NZS 1170.1.
Short-length barrier systems, designed to distribute the impact load on fewer posts and produce the largest system deflection.

What are the other design features of RhinoStop® Elite?

The open construction of RhinoStop® Elite facilitates high cross flow ventilation and daylight infiltration.

What is the spacing between balusters?

The spacing between RHINO-STOP® Elite balusters is 102mm, observing the Building Code of Australia requirements that a balustrade system should not allow a 125mm sphere to pass through any opening.

What is the minimum number of posts required for a RhinoStop® Elite installation?

A minimum three (3) posts are required per installation when compliance to the 40kN vehicle impact load (Type G) described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8 is required.

A minimum two (2) posts are required per installation when compliance to the 30kN vehicle impact load (Type F) described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8 is required.

What is the spacing between posts?

The spacing between the posts shall not exceed 2.3m.

How is RhinoStop® Elite manufactured?

RhinoStop® Elite features an all-steel construction and is hot dip galvanised providing a durable finish.

How does a car park barrier work?

A car park barrier prevents vehicles from running over the edge of a raised platform or deck of a multi-storey car park including the perimeter of all decks above ground level. They may also protect pedestrians, buildings, plant & equipment.

What are car park barriers made of?

Car park barriers are manufactured from durable, hot dip galvanised steel with the option of powder coating.

What height are most car park barriers?

The height of most car park barriers is up to 1300mm, combining vehicle impact resistance and pedestrian fall protection.