Failed – G9 Thrie Beam Guardrail

Report Number(s): NCHRP Project 22-14(03)

Description: [FAILED] 32.5" high G9 thrie beam guardrail system with W6x8.5 steel posts

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Fail

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Test Article Description

Height: 32.5"

Rail Type: Thrie Beam

Rail Thickness: 12-Gauge

Post Type: W6 x 8.5

Material: Steel

Post Total Length: 78"

Post Spacing: 6' 3"

Blockout Type: Wood

Blockout Depth: 8"

Aesthetic: No

Application: Other

Special Configuration: None

Report(s):

NCHRP Project 22-14(03) (NCHRP 157 Web version):

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/163968.aspx