Testing and Evaluation of Flared MGS System at MASH Test Level 3 Conditions

Report Number(s): 609971-01

Description: Texas Department of Transportation downstream anchor terminal on each end, and the remainder was a 12-gauge 4-space w-beam guardrail supported by 72 inch long wide flange guardrail post. Testing and Evaluation of Flared MGS System at MASH Test Level 3 Conditions Keywords: flare, mgs, impact severity Testing and Evaluation of Flared MGS System at MASH Test Level 3 Conditions

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-10 & 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Fail

Evaluation: Testing + Engineering Analysis

Sponsor: Washington State Department of Transportation

Test Article Description

Height: 31"

Rail Type: W-Beam

Rail Thickness: 12-gauge 4-space

Post Type: 72 in wide-flange

Material: Steel

Post Total Length: 181'-3""

Post Spacing: 75"

Blockout Type: Wood

Aesthetic: No

Special Configuration: Flare

Report(s):

Final Report