Crash Test Stone-Faced Concrete Bridge Rail
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-19-0063
Project Abstract:
Most park roads and parkways were not intended to carry high-speed and high-volume traffic. Traffic on park roads and parkways has increased considerably over the years. Though not by design, many parkways near major metropolitan areas have been transformed into main traffic arteries. This project represents part of a concerted effort by the National Park Service (NPS) and (FHWA) Federal Highway Administration to improve the safety performance of park roads and parkways without sacrificing their aesthetic effect.
The objective of this task order is to crash test a stone-faced concrete bridge rail that can be used as a parapet or median barrier in multiple Parks throughout the country. This crash test should be in accordance with American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials MASH requirements. In addition, this task order will analyze and design a steel-backed timber rail transition to directly tie into the stone faced concrete bridge rail using Finite Element (FE) models and crash simulations.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$145,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Laboratory:
Grant/Contract ID:
- 693JJ319F000387
FHWA Program Area:
- Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Safety Design and Operations
FHWA Activity:
- Roadway Departure
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Eduardo
Last Name:
Arispe
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3291
Email Address:
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
George Mason University