Four vehicular crash tests of three different unanchored precast concrete median barrier (CMB) designs with pinned end connections are reported. Large size passenger cars weighing about 4900 lbs impacted the barriers at speeds/angles of 65 mph/7 degrees, 68 mph/23 degrees, 66 mph/40 degrees, and 39 mph/25 degrees. Barrier tilting and excessive lateral barrier movement contributed to vehicle vaulting and hazardous vehicle trajectories in two tests. The barriers for these same two tests were extensively damaged. Vehicles were redirected in two moderate impact tests. Based on the results of the four crash tests and a limited field survey, recommendations restricting the use of precast CMB segments with pinned end connections for temporary and permanent barrier installations and stressing the need for tighter barrier joints to minimize lateral and rotational barrier movement are included. Further research is suggested.
Vehicular Crash Tests of Unanchored Safety-Shaped Precast Concrete Median Barriers with Pinned End Connections
1976
84 pages
Report
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English
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