TS-150-ZD

Area of Application

The TS-150-ZD is a low energy rockfall catchment fence that has a hinged connection to the base plate and so requires upslope retaining ropes to support the post head. It has been 1:1 scale tested according to the Austrian WLV guidelines. It fully meets the requirements for Consequence Class 3 of Appendix E of the ONR 24810 “Technical protection against rockfall – Terms and definitions, actions, design and construction, and monitoring and maintenance” and carries the highest performance rating available according to the Austrian Department of Avalanche and Torrent Control’s rockfall catchment fence type list. As such, it may be used on projects with all levels of risk.

Rope Guidances

The upper bearing rope is led through a shackle attached to the post head. The lower bearing rope is led through an integrated guidance on the base plate where the rope is secured with a pin. This allows for simple maintenance and installation.

Integrated Ladder

Each post has an integrated ladder composed of rungs spaced at 50 cm intervals in the webbing of the I-beam. The ladder assists in the installation of the fence as well as routine inspection and maintenance.

Base Plate

Hinged systems have independent base plates that are connected to the post using a pin. The lower bearing rope is led through a guidance attached to the base plate having a curved surface to assist deflection of the rope and a pin to keep it in place. The base of the post is secured to the foundation/subsurface through two rock or soil anchors, the front compression anchor oriented perpendicular to slope while the rear tension anchor is at 45 degrees to the base plate.

Lateral Anchorage

Lateral anchoring or internal anchoring of long sections of fences are achieved normally with one anchor having the main bearing ropes attached with brake elements, thimbles and shackles.

Retaining Rope Anchorage

The post head is secured using retaining ropes that lead to an upslope anchor in the middle of the field on either side of the post. This gives side-to-side stability of the post as well as the ability to lead forces into the ground. One anchor is shared between two posts. For this system, there are no brake elements on the retaining ropes.

AVT-phx Brake Element

The AVT-phx series of brake elements are steel coils that unravel when a force is applied. The gauge, width and number of coils can be specified in order to control the amount of energy absorbed and the total displacement. With no moving parts, these are some of the safest and most reliable brakes in the industry.
Classification
ModelTS-150-ZD
StyleHinged System
Energy Class0
Maximum Energy Level
Certified/Tested [kJ (ft?tons)] 		150 / 167
(55 / 61)
Service Energy Level
Certified/Tested [kJ (ft?tons)] 		n/a
Approved Heights
[m (ft)] 		2.0 - 3.0
(6.6 - 9.8)
VerificationFull Scale Tested
CertificationAccording to WLV Guideline
Test Report Summary
Test Height
[m (ft)] 		2.0
(6.6)
Maximum Elongation
[m (ft)] 		2.64
(8.66)
Residual Height ClassA (≥50%)
Component FailureNone
Primary Net OpeningNone
Secondary MeshNone
Test Report
Report Number0204
Issuing BodyMontanuniversität Leoben
Date of IssueAugust 16, 2004
Primary Net
ModelHPN 50 x 50
TypeRectangular Netting
Wire Diameter
[mm (inch)] 		4.6
(0.177)
Rope ConstructionSingle Twist
Corrosion ProtectionZnAl (Class A)
Mesh Size
[mm (inch)] 		50 x 50
(1.97 x 1.97)
Unit Weight
[kg/m2(lb/ft2)] 		5.6
(1.15)
Mesh Tensile Strength
calculated [kN/m (lbf/ft)] 		150
(10,278)
Connection to Main RopesSewing Rope
Connection to Adjacent PanelOriginal Wire
High Performance Netting

The primary net material used in this system is called the High Performance Netting. It is a high tensile strength mesh suitable for low energy dynamic impacts which helps limit the elongation of the system. The small mesh opening is also ideal for sites with high frequency events of small debris. It is the same mesh used for slope retention systems.

Bearing Ropes
Quantity
per fence segment 		2
Rope Diameter
[mm (inch)] 		16
(0.630)
Corrosion ProtectionZn or ZnAl (Class A or B)
Brake Element
per rope		2
Brake Element ModelAVT-phx 60/25-1.5
Middle Ropes
Quantity
per fence segment 		n/a
Rope Diameter
[mm (inch)] 		n/a
Corrosion Protectionn/a
Brake Element
per rope		n/a
Brake Element Modeln/a
Retaining Ropes
Quantity
per post		2
Rope Diameter
[mm (inch)] 		12
(0.472)
Corrosion ProtectionZn or ZnAl (Class A or B)
Brake Element
per rope		n/a
Brake Element Modeln/a
Support Structure
Post TypeHEA 100
Integrated LadderRungs every 0.5 m (19")
Rope Guides5/8" Shackle
Post Weight
as tested ([kg (lbs)] 		45
(99)
Base Plate ConnectionTongue and Pin
Base Plate Foot Print
([mm (in.)] 		650 x 200
(26x8)
Base Plate Weight
[kg (lbs)] 		26
(57)
Anchors
per base plate		2
Post Base Support
1.Post; 2.Rope Guide; 3.Base Plate; 4.Hinge Pin; 5.Anchor Nut; 6.Washer; 7.Anchor; 8.Micropile Tube
Retaining Rope Anchorage
1.Retaining Rope; 2.Anchor Eye; 3.Anchor
Lateral Anchorage
1.Side Stabilization Rope; 2.Upper Bearing Rope; 3.Lower Bearing Rope; 4.Brake Element; 5.Anchor Eye; 6.Anchor
Anchor Forces
Base Plate
Fk,par [kN (kips)] 		42
(9.4)
Lateral Anchor
Fk,lat [kN (kips)] 		112
(25)
Retaining Rope Anchor
Fk,ret [kN (kips)] 		49
(11)
Typical Recommended Anchors Based on Steel Grade
Anchor PositionQuantity
per 50 m
10 m post spacing		500/550 MPa
(e.g. GEWI)		670/800 MPa
(e.g. GEWI Plus)		min 470 MPa
(e.g. IBO)
Base Plate122522site dependent
Lateral22522R32-250
Upslope72522R32-210
Typical Cross Section
1.Post; 2.Rope Guide; 3.Base Plate; 4.High Performance Netting; 5.Retaining Rope; 6.Anchor Eye; 7.Retaining Anchor; 8.Anchor
Typical Layout
1.Post; 2.Upper Bearing Rope; 3.Lower Bearing Rope; 4.Retaining Rope; 5.Side Stabilization Rope; 6.Retaining Anchor; 7.Lateral Anchor
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