Evaluation of MASH TL-3 Transition Design with a Strom Drain – Transition Development and Crash Test of 2270 P Vehicle (Pickup Truck)

Report Number(s): 615251

Description: The deisgn was envisioned to accommodate storm drain inlet that cannot be addressed via a transition with a curb in front of it. The proposed design was developed based on a survey of State DOTs application needs and to accomodate constructability. The proposed transition design was evaluated through finite element analysis. The most critical inlet placement and impact point was determined and recommended for full-scale crash testing. Thrie Beam to parapet Connection for the Transiton with Storm Drain Inlet. Evaluation of MASH TL-3 Transition Design with a Strom Drain - Transition Development and Crash Test of 2270 P Vehicle (Pickup Truck) Keywords: MASH, Crash Test, FInite Element Simulation, Transition, Inlet, LS-DYNA

Test Level: 3

System Type: Guardrail to Concrete

MASH Test Number: 3-21

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Pass

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: Roadside Safety Pooled Fund