Crash Tests of Single Post Sign Installations Using Subcompact Automobiles

Ross, Hayes E, Jr.; Walker, Kenneth C.

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Crash Tests of Single Post Sign Installations Using Subcompact Automobiles

1980-05-01
By Ross, Hayes E, Jr. ; Walker, Kenneth C.

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Creators:

Ross, Hayes E, Jr. ; Walker, Kenneth C.
Corporate Creators:

Texas A&M University. Texas Transportation Institute
Contributors:

Lindsay, W. J. ; Trainer, Gilbert ; Watson, John R. Jr. ; Richter, Richard A.
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Implementation Division
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-RD-80-503
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Interim Report
Contracting Officer:

Lindsay, W. J.
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Development
Abstract:

Three full-scale crash tests conducted to evaluate impact behavior of a subcompact vehicle following impact with widely used signpost designs. Each test vehicle weighed 1940 lb (863 kg) and impact speed was approximately 60 mph (96.5 km/h) in each test. Two tests involved impact with a 3 lb/ft (4.5 kg/m) steel U-post and the other test involved 3 lb/ft (4.5kg/m) steel U-posts bolted together to form a 6 lb/ft (8.9 kg/m) back-to-back section. Impact with the 3 lb/ft post in a dry soil resulted in a vehicle change in velocity above the limiting value. Impact with the same post in a wet soil resulted in an acceptable vehicle velocity change since the post was pulled out of the ground. Impact with the 6 lb/ft post resulted in a vehicle change in velocity that greatly exceeded the limiting value. After impact the vehicle rolled over and was a total loss.
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DOT-FH-11-8821
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