12-inch King MASH16 Composite Block on 31″ MGS

Description:

The test installation consisted of 162.5 ft of 12-gauge W-beam guardrail sections supported by 6-ft long W6×8.5steel posts, with aTxDOT Downstream AnchorTerminal (DAT)on each end, for a total length of 181.25 ft. The top of the W-beam guardrail was located 31 inches above grade, and the posts were spaced at 75 inches. The rails were held off the posts in the length of need with 12-inch King MASH16 composite blockouts and secured with 14-inch guardrail bolts and nuts.

Test Level: 3

Eligibility Letter: B-353

MASH Test Number: 3-10, 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Valtir, LLC formerly Trinity Highway Products