Evaluation of W-Beam Guardrail Terminal Post in Sleeve

Report Number(s): 611011

Description: The test installation was 181 ft 3 inches long, and the distance from the ground surface to the top of the W-beam was 31 inches for the entire length of the rail. A Texas Department of Transportation DAT terminal was installed one each end, and the remaining installation consisted of 12 gauge, 4 space w-beam guardrail supported by W6x8.5x72-inch guardrail posts spaced at 75 inches. Posts 3 through 33 were inserted into 45-inch long steel tube sleeves, and rested on a bolt inserted through the sleeves near the bottom. The posts and sleeves were installed in compacted crushed limestone base. Rail splices were located midway between the posts.

Test Level: 3

System Type: W-Beam Guardrail Terminal

MASH Test Number: 3-35

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Alaska Department of Transportation

Test Article Description

Height: 31"

Aesthetic: No

Location: Down Stream

Report(s):

Final Report