Rubber Guard Barrier Project

Rubber guard barrier project

The Rubberised concrete safety barrier, T-Lok Rubber Safety Barriers have been developed by Saferoads and researchers from the University of Melbourne’s Advanced Protective Technologies of Engineering Structures (APTES) Research Group, with funding and support from Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA).

Rubber T-Lok is the first temporary barrier to use recycled content, the use of recycled end of life tyres enhances the durability and flexibility of barrier resulting in better energy absorption, enhance safety and increased barrier lifespan.

Saferoads Rubber Guard Barrier is superior to other barriers as the rubber increases the durability of the barrier. It will not crack or break, increasing its lifespan. It is efficient to deploy using a forklift, and does not need to be filled with water once on-site.

The Rubber Guard is a barrier manufactured using recycled rubber. Each barrier weighs approximately 400kg, made up of 85% recycled rubber crumb and 15% binder, recycling 56 passenger tyres per barrier.

Project video: (watch here)

(Source: websites of Rubberised Concrete Safety Barriers | Tyre Stewardship Australia & Mash TL3 Recycled Rubber Barrier, Temporary Concrete Crash Barrier - Saferoads)