Testing and evaluation of the W-beam transition (on steel posts with timber blockouts) to the vertical flared back concrete bridge parapet
Title:
Testing and evaluation of the W-beam transition (on steel posts with timber blockouts) to the vertical flared back concrete bridge parapet
Author:
Mak, King K.
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Publication Information:
McLean, Va. : Federal Highway Administration ; [Springfield, Va. : Available through the National Technical Information Service, 1997]
Physical Description:
v, 57 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
General Note:
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"November 1997."
Contents:
Introduction -- Study approach -- Crash test results -- Summary of findings and conclusions -- Appendix A: FHWA technical advisory no. T 5040.26 -- References.
Abstract:
The crash test reported herein was performed in an effort to evaluate a modified W-beam transition design (on steel posts with timber blockouts) to the vertical flared back concrete bridge parapet according to NCHRP Report 350 guidelines. The crash test performed corresponded to NCHRP Report 350 test designation 3-11 involving a 2000P test vehicle impacting the transition at a nominal speed and angle of 100 km/h and 25 degrees.
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