Optimization of Strong Post W-Beam Guardrail

Sicking, Dean L.; Bligh, Roger P.; Ross, Jr., Hayes E.

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Optimization of Strong Post W-Beam Guardrail

1988-11-01
By Sicking, Dean L. ; Bligh, Roger P. ; Ross, Jr., Hayes E.

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Creators:

Sicking, Dean L. ; Bligh, Roger P. ; Ross, Jr., Hayes E.
Corporate Creators:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Corporate Contributors:

Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Beams Benefit Cost Analysis Crash Tests Evaluation Guardrails Optimization Simulation
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/TX-89/1147-lF
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Texas
Edition:

Final Report: Sept. 1, 1987 - Nov. 30, 1988
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to optimize the design of SDHPT metal beam guard fence GF(TD)-87, in terms of safety and cost. Parameters evaluated in the study included use of the BARRIER VII computer program was made in the evaluation of these parameters. As a result of the computer study, it was concluded that the present design could be optimized by increasing the post spacing from 6 ft-3 in. to 8 ft-4 in. thus eliminating 25 percent of the posts in a guard fence installation. All other details remain unchanged.
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PDF
Funding:

2-8-88-1147
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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