Citation

Szalaj WM, Hollinger RL. Transp. Res. Rec. 1985; 1024: 67-73.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Simulated and actual crash tests were conducted on a New Jersey breakaway sign structure. The tests were aimed at isolating and modifying those aspects of the system that were causing excessive damage to components as a result of vehicular impact and thus made it necessary to return the sign structure to the shop for repairs rather than reerect it in the field with a few parts changed. Before beneficial modifications were incorporated into the standard specifications, full-scale instrumented vehicular crash tests were also conducted, which confirmed that the modified system functioned well and demonstrated compliance with the latest safety standards as specified in NCHRP Report 230.

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1985/1024/1024-009.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

HIGHWAY SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS; HIGHWAY SYSTEMS - Accident Prevention; ROADBUILDING MATERIALS - Testing