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APPENDIX 1 - TRIPLE GUARDRAIL

A1.1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

For general characteristics of the standard type, see [Figure 18]. All parts of a guardrail should be hot
dip galvanised (minimum coating: 305 gr/ m2 = 1 oz/sq ft).

NB: The connection of two sections of guardrail must always be made so that the surface presented
to oncoming cars is completely devoid of projections or discontinuity.

A1.2 RAIL ELEMENTS

• The standard rail elements are in mild steel sheet meeting the following requirements:
• Ultimate tensile stress: 42 kg/sq mm
• Thickness: 2.7 mm
• Moments of inertia: X-X: 1248.7 cm4, Y-Y: 96.1 cm4

NB: Non-standard type rail elements should meet at least the above specified requirements.

• Spacing: maximum 4 cm between rails and between the bottom rail and the ground.

A1.3 SUPPORTS

NB: For newly built circuits licenced from 2019 onwards, metal supports shall be used in accordance
with the specifications set out in point a) below. Wooden supports will no longer be permitted.

a) Metal supports: should be in mild steel, 120 standard profile U-NP 120 (U-section with
reinforced angles, 120 mm wide) or equivalent. They should be set directly into the
ground without concrete to a minimum depth of 120 cm (more in soft ground). With
some ground conditions using a spreader plate welded to the post should be considered.
However, in order to maintain the regulation height protruding above ground, it may be
desirable to set some of the posts in concrete. At least 95 cm for triple type standard
guardrail will protrude above ground, with rails bolted in position as shown in [Figure 18]
on the side of the post and the external side of the base of the "U" facing the direction
of racing. Bolts must be at least 16 mm (or 5/8 in) diameter. Shear bolts must not be
used. Metal supports should not project above the level of the top guardrail. If desired
a top cleat as shown in [Figure 18] may be used.

b) Spacing of supports: maximum 200 cm. For the first and last 6m of any run of barrier
interim posts should be added so that the spacing does not exceed 100cm

N.B: For non-standard types, all elements differing from the above specifications must be submitted
for FIA approval.

A1.4 WASHERS

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Adequate washers must be used under bolt heads. The following specification is recommended, based
on the standard Armco-type bolt.

• Cut steel washer of 45 mm diameter (bolt hole approx. 18 mm diameter), 4 mm thick. Where
the bolt head is provided with an oval shoulder, a circular seat should be milled in the washer to
fit it (2 mm deep, 29 mm diameter).

NB: With the washer, it may be necessary to wedge the bolt head when tightening or undoing it. (For
non-standard rails, appropriate washers should be adopted with the advice of the makers).

A1.5 END SECTIONS

The end sections of guardrails should be reinforced.

It is recommended that the end of each rail element must be provided with a standard curved terminal
piece (or "fishtail") as strong as the rest of the guardrail. At access overlaps it is not necessary to have
“fishtails” on the barrier end rearward of the adjoining barrier.

A1.6 REPAIRS

The method of construction of guardrails, particularly if double-faced, should take into account the
need for quick repair if damaged during an event.

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