Evaluation of Type III Barricades with Mounted Signs

Report Number(s): 616411-01

Description: The barricade included PSST frame, nominal 1 × 8 × 48-inch dimensional lumber boards, a 48-inch x 0.10-inch thick square aluminum sign panel, and a beacon light assembly. Total weight of assembly was 115 lbs. Additionally, one 40-pound sandbag was placed on each end of all horizontal legs for a total of four bags. The top horizontal board was located with a maximum height of 60 inches, and the sign panel was placed in a diamond pattern, with the top corner at 10 ft-8 inches above grade.

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-71, 3-72

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Washington DOT