Evaluation of the MGS Placed 6 In. Behind a 6-in. Tall AASHTO Type-B Curb to MASH TL-3

Evaluation of the MGS Placed 6 In. Behind a 6-in. Tall AASHTO Type-B Curb to MASH TL-3
Author: Kellon Ronspies
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2020
Genre: Roads
ISBN:

The use of curbs along roads is often required for certain functions such as drainage control, right-of-way reduction and sidewalk separation. However, curbs along roadways can adversely affect the interaction of errant vehicles with roadside barriers. Curbs placed near guardrail systems increase the propensity for vehicle override, vehicle underride, vehicle instability, and excessive rail loading during impact events. The Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) installed behind curbs was evaluated under National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 350 Test Level 3 (TL-3) criteria but has not been evaluated to American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) TL-3. Test nos. MGSC-7 and MGSC-8 were conducted on the MGS offset by 6 in. behind a 6-in. tall AASHTO Type B curb in accordance with MASH 2016 test designation nos. 3-10 and 3-11, respectively. During test no. MGSC-7, the 1100C vehicle impacted the system at 63.6 mph at an angle of 25.0 degrees and was successfully contained and redirected by the system. The system was rebuilt and tested again according to MASH test designation no. 3-11. In test MGSC-8, the 2270P vehicle impacted the system at 63.4 mph at an angle of 25.7 degrees and was successfully contained and redirected by the system. Upon the successful completion of the two full-scale crash tests, the MGS was deemed crashworthy to MASH 2016 TL-3 when placed within 6 in. behind a curb. Installation guidelines were presented to address implementation of the MGS with curb in various barrier configurations as well as in conjunction with a number of roadside features and special applications.

Roadside Design Guide

Roadside Design Guide
Author:
Publisher: Amer Assn of State Hwy
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Bridge railings
ISBN: 9781560510314

This document presents a synthesis of current information and operating practices related to roadside safety and is developed in metric units. The roadside is defined as that area beyond the traveled way (driving lanes) and the shoulder (if any) of the roadway itself. The focus of this guide is on safety treatments that minimize the likelihood of serious injuries when a driver runs off the road. This guide replaces the 1989 AASHTO "Roadside Design Guide."

Design of Highway Bridges

Design of Highway Bridges
Author: Richard M. Barker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1194
Release: 2013-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118330102

Up-to-date coverage of bridge design and analysis revised to reflect the fifth edition of the AASHTO LRFD specifications Design of Highway Bridges, Third Edition offers detailed coverage of engineering basics for the design of short- and medium-span bridges. Revised to conform with the latest fifth edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, it is an excellent engineering resource for both professionals and students. This updated edition has been reorganized throughout, spreading the material into twenty shorter, more focused chapters that make information even easier to find and navigate. It also features: Expanded coverage of computer modeling, calibration of service limit states, rigid method system analysis, and concrete shear Information on key bridge types, selection principles, and aesthetic issues Dozens of worked problems that allow techniques to be applied to real-world problems and design specifications A new color insert of bridge photographs, including examples of historical and aesthetic significance New coverage of the "green" aspects of recycled steel Selected references for further study From gaining a quick familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD specifications to seeking broader guidance on highway bridge design Design of Highway Bridges is the one-stop, ready reference that puts information at your fingertips, while also serving as an excellent study guide and reference for the U.S. Professional Engineering Examination.

MGS with Curb and Omitted Post

MGS with Curb and Omitted Post
Author: Scott K. Rosenbaugh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Curbs
ISBN:

Curbs are often required along roadways for functions such as drainage control, right-of-way reduction, and sidewalk separation. However, when placed near guardrail systems, curbs can adversely affect the interaction of errant vehicles with roadside barriers and increase the propensity of vehicle underride, override, and instability increases. Further, curbed roadsides with soil backfill result in increased system stiffnesses and rail loads, which may lead to rail ruptures. Additionally, the presence of drainage features often interferes with the placement of guardrail posts, requiring a post to be omitted. Therefore, the system evaluated herein consisted of the Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) in conjunction with a curb and with an omitted post. The test article consisted of an MGS installation with the rail mounted 31 in. above the roadway and the front face of the guardrail located 6 in. behind a 6-in. tall AASHTO Type B curb. A single post was omitted near the middle of the system and 37 ft - 6 in. of nested rail was incorporated around the 150-in. elongated span created by the omitted post. In test numbers MGSCO-4, a 2270P pickup truck impacted the system at a speed of 62.0 mph and at an angle of 25.1 degrees. The vehicle was successfully contained and redirected with no evidence of rail tearing. The vehicle remained stable, and all vehicle decelerations were within the allowable limits. Thus, test numbers MGSCO-4 met the safety performance criteria of MASH test designation numbers 3-11. The same system configuration was previously crash tested with the 1100C vehicle during test numbers MGSCO-2 and met the safety performance criteria of MASH tests designation numbers 3-10. Therefore, the MGS with nested W-beam rail placed 6 in. behind a 6-inches tall AASHTO Type B curb and with an omitted post has been assessed as crashworthy to MASH TL-3. Recommendations and installation guidance for the MGS with omitted post placed adjacent to curbs were provided. (Page i).

Concrete Pressure Pipe, 3rd Ed.

Concrete Pressure Pipe, 3rd Ed.
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2008
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1583215492

This comprehensive manual of water supply practices explains the design, selection, specification, installation, transportation, and pressure testing of concrete pressure pipes in potable water service.

Test data summary

Test data summary
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Emission Standards and Engineering Division
Publisher:
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1974
Genre: Air
ISBN:

Pavement Marking Materials

Pavement Marking Materials
Author: Anthony L. Andrady
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1997
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780309060646