Ecoposte Collapsible Signpost (B7)

Report Number(s): TNo. P44367-02, P44368-01, P44369-01, P44370-01, P44371-01, P44372-01

Description: The EcoPoste Collapsible Signpost is a support structure. The as-tested device utilized a reflective square aluminum composite sign and had a total weight of 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg). The Collapsible Signpost consists of one (1) Recycled Plastic – HDPE square tube, one (1) Square Aluminum Composite sign and two (2) 3/8’’ bolt-washer assemblies. The Recycled Plastic – HDPE square tube has a width of 3.0 in. (0.08 m), a thickness of 3.0 in. (76 mm) and a height of 180 in. (4.57 m); the tube also features four (4) Reinforcing Bars that are positioned directly within the plastic during the extrusion process, the specifications for these reinforcing bars change depending on the selected type of signpost. The Recycled Plastic – HDPE square tube utilized for this series was a 14.0 ft. type B7 and included four (4) 8.0 mm Structural Steel reinforcing bars.  The signpost was positioned so that 30.0 in. (0.76 m) of its total length would remain below grade. The Square Aluminum Composite sign has overall dimensions of 48.0 in. (1.22 m) by 48.0 in. (1.22 m) and a thickness of 0.1 in. (3 mm). The bolt-washer assemblies consist of one (1) 4’’ x 3/8’’. Hexagonal bolt with partial thread and anticorrosion treatment, one (1) 3/8’’ pressure washer, one (1) 3/8’’ nut and three (3) 3/8’’ Flat Washers each. The bolt washer assemblies are positioned so the aluminum sign will sit at a height of 84 in. (2.13 m) from the bottom to the ground.

Test Level: 3

Eligibility Letter: SS-190

MASH Test Number: 3-60, 3-61, 3-62

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Ecoposte