[Failed] G4(2W) W-Beam Guardrail

Report Number(s): NCHRP Project 22-14(03)

Description: Failed 27-5/8 inches tall G4(2W) W-beam guardrail system

Test Level: 3

MASH Test Number: 3-11

Proprietary/Non-proprietary: Non-proprietary

Pass/Fail: Fail

Evaluation: Full-Scale Crash Testing

Sponsor: National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Test Article Description

Height: 27.625"

Rail Type: W-Beam

Rail Thickness: 12-Gauge

Post Type: Timber

Material: Wood

Post Total Length: 72"

Post Spacing: 6' 3"

Blockout Type: Wood

Blockout Depth: 8"

Aesthetic: No

Application: Other

Special Configuration: None

Report(s):

NCHRP Project 22-14(03) (NCHRP 157 Web version):

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/163968.aspx