Breakaway Light Poles Behind Midwest Guardrail System
Report Number(s): TRP-03-361-17
Description: 32" tall W-beam MGS guardrail. The purpose of this test was to determine the minimum safe lateral offset for light poles in close proximity to a guardrail. the minimum safe lateral offset was determined to be 20 in. Breakaway Light Poles Behind Midwest Guardrail System
Test Level: 3
MASH Test Number: 3-10, 3-11
Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary
Pass/Fail: Pass
Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing
Sponsor: Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
Test Article Description
Height: 32"
Rail Type: W-Beam
Rail Thickness: 12-Gauge
Post Type: W6 x 8.5
Material: Wood and Steel
Post Total Length: 72"
Post Spacing: 6' 3"
Blockout Type: Wood
Blockout Depth: 14.25"
Aesthetic: No
Special Configuration: None
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