NCHRP Report 350 recommends two tests to certify the crashworthiness of breakaway support structures: a low-speed test and a high-speed test. The low-speed test, test designation 3-60, involves an 820-kg (1,800-lb) passenger car impacting the support structure at a speed of 35 km/h (21.7 mi/h). This test is intended to evaluate the breakaway mechanism of the support. The high-speed test, test designation 3-61, involves an 820-kg (1,800-lb) vehicle impacting the support structure at 100 km/h (62.1 mi/h). The primary intent of this test is to evaluate vehicle and test article trajectory. Evaluation of occupant risk criteria and test object penetration into the occupant compartment are an important concern for both tests. Brief descriptions of the crash test and data analysis procedures used in the study are present in the report.


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    Title :

    Test and Evaluation of Arizona Slip-Away Base Luminaire Supports


    Contributors:
    R. P. Bligh (author) / H. E. Ross (author) / D. L. Bullard (author)

    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    104 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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