Universal TAU-M Crash Cushion (MASH)

Product Description

UNIVERSAL TAU-M MASH CRASH CUSHION

MASH TL-3 AND TL-2 TESTED.

The Redirective, Non-Gating, Universal TAU-M Crash Cushion is designed to meet MASH TL-3 and TL-2 testing requirements in a compact, partially reusable design. The system is available for concrete and asphalt applications and can shield hazards with widths up to 30” (880 mm). Ease of installation, fast on-site repairs, and numerous transition options make the TAU-M system an ideal crash cushion to shield most roadside and median hazards. The TAU-M system is also available as an upgrade kit to retrofit existing NCHRP 350 TAU-II Systems into MASH TAU-M Systems.

WHERE TO USE

To shield concrete barrier in medians, side of road or gore areas in asphalt or on concrete roads.  Can be installed as a permanent or temporary attenuator.

Features:

• Minimum number of anchors needed to secure the system
• Reduced length vs. NCHRP 350 TL-3 system
• Upgraded slider panels for increased durability
• Can be installed over bridge expansion joints
• Concrete and asphalt systems available
• Numerous non-proprietary transition options
• NCHRP 350 to MASH Retrofit kits available

Downloadable Resources:

Universal TAU-M Crash Cushion (MASH) - Information Brochure

Universal TAU-M Crash Cushion (MASH) - Installation Manual

Specifications:

• Classification - Redirective, Non-Gating, Partially Reusable (R-NG-PR) Impact Attenuator
• TL-3 Length - 6.93 m  /  22’ 9”
• TL-2 Length - 4.33 m  /  14’ 2”
• Width - 762 mm  /  30”
• Height - 8030 mm  /  32 5/8”
• Test Level - MASH TL 2 / 3

Standards and Approvals:

• MASH TL-2 (70 km/h) & TL-3 (100 km/h) compliant
• AS/NZS 3845.1:2015 compliant
• Approved for recommendation by the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel (ASBAP)