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Title:

CRASH TESTS OF OMNIDIRECTIONAL SLIP-BASE SIGN SUPPORTS (ABRIDGMENT)

Accession Number:

00370562

Record Type:

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Abstract:

Omnidirectional sign supports with triangular slip bases, which are similar to those successfully tested elsewhere on single-support appurtenances, were tested on multilegged sign installations. Four tests that were performed with 2150-lb vehicles determined compliance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials specifications for vehicle momentum change. The supports were hit from two directions at two speeds, and each test resulted in a momentum change below 750 lbs. In all the tests, vehicle damage and impact severity were light. The omnidirectional hinge design cannot hold the sign panel upright after one support is removed, but the entire design performs safely. (Authors)

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Safety Appurtenances. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

00380038

Report/Paper Numbers:

HS-035 209

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Hahn, Kenneth C
Bryden, James E

Pagination:

pp 44-47

Publication Date:

1982

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 868
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

61st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
Date: 1982-1-18 to 1982-1-22

ISBN:

0309033721

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (2) ; Photos (4) ; References (2) ; Tables (1)

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure

Files:

HSL, TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Feb 28 1983 12:00AM

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