GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS EMBEDDED IN ASPHALT VEGETATION BARRIERS

Report Number(s): TRP-03-377-17

Description: Standard 12-gauge (2.7-mm) thick W-beam rail segments were supported by 72-in. (1,829- mm) long, W6x8.5 (W152x12.6) steel posts. The W-beam rail was mounted with a top-rail height of 32 in. (813 mm)

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-10

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Fail

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Test Article Description

Height: 32"

Rail Type: W-Beam

Rail Thickness: 12-Gauge

Post Type: W6 x 8.5

Material: Steel

Post Spacing: 6' 3"

Blockout Type: Composite

Aesthetic: No

Special Configuration: Curb

Report(s):

TRP-03-377-17.pdf