Dynamic testing of a non-proprietary, high-tension, cable end terminal system.

Schmidt, Jennifer; Reid, John; Faller, Ron; Sicking, Dean

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Dynamic testing of a non-proprietary, high-tension, cable end terminal system.

2014-03-01
By Schmidt, Jennifer ; Reid, John ; Faller, Ron

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Creators:

Schmidt, Jennifer ; Reid, John ; Faller, Ron ; Sicking, Dean
Corporate Creators:

Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
Corporate Contributors:

Nebraska. Dept. of Roads ; United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

TRP-03-294-14
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Midwest States Regional Pooled Fund Program
Abstract:

Two bogie tests were conducted on a high-tension cable end terminal to evaluate the performance of a new design. The ; main goals of the new design were to promote quick cable release times, to retain the cable release lever during impact, to ; sustain no permanent deformation, to have a stub height less than 4 in. (102 mm), and to provide more clearance around the ; cable anchorage fittings. ; In test no. HTCT-2, an 1,961-lb (844-kg) bogie vehicle impacted the cable end terminal at a speed of 52.8 mph (85.0 km/h) ; and an angle of 0 degrees, which is end-on to the terminal. The cable release lever was retained with the rotational joint, and ; three of the four cables released by 18 ms. However, the second cable did not release from the cable anchor bracket as ; desired. Minor permanent deformation was found in the cable release lever. ; In test no. HTCT-3, an 1,853-lb (841-kg) bogie vehicle impacted the cable end terminal at a speed of 51.1 mph (82.2 km/h) ; and an angle of 25 degrees. All cables released from the cable anchor bracket and the cable release lever was retained. ; However, the cable release times were later than desired and likely contributed to the bogie vehicle becoming airborne and ; subsequently rolling. Significant permanent deformation was found in the cable release lever.
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TPF-5(193) Suppl. #21
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/27242/dot_27242_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 15.98 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:d140d7daa57a5fd03b6d1b0465ee1b275e2893476507a6003e1425c38beb5f9b

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