4 inch curb & incorporated 1-inch-thick slice place & joints at midspan – Design and Evaluation of the Merritt Parkway Guiderail According to MASH TL-3

Report Number(s): 620061

Description: Anchor Section was slightly extended to 29 feet 1½ inches, and the Length of Need began at the joint between Posts 3 and 4, utilizing a bent splice plate at that location. While the LON retained its 100- foot span, the post layout was revised to include only nine 10-foot spaces. Additionally, the depth of backfill behind the posts located in front of the curb section increased from 16 inches to 17 inches. All other elements of the installation, including materials, curb and parapet construction, and connection details, remained the same as in test 620061-01-2.

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-10, 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Testing + Engineering Analysis

Sponsor: Connecticut DOT & Roadside Safety Pooled Fund