THIRTY MPH BROADSIDE IMPACT OF A MINISIZED VEHICLE AND A BREAKAWAY LUMINAIRE SUPPORT. TEST RESULTS REPORT. TEST NUMBER 1785-SI#2-87

This report documents the full-scale side impact test of a 1980 Dodge Colt impacting into a breakaway luminaire support. The impact speed was 30 mph and the impact angle was broadside with the impact point aligned with the driver's shoulder. The impacted pole was mounted on a Union Metal Transformer base. Upon impact the pole crushed into the vehicle as the vehicle slowed. The vehicle then began to yaw and finally stopped after it spun around about 150 degrees. The pole did not break away. Extreme occupant compartment penetration occurred. All parameters exceeded the acceptable thresholds. This would have been a fatal accident.

• Corporate Authors:

  ENSCO, Incorporated

  5400 Port Royal Road
  Springfield, VA  United States  22151

  Federal Highway Administration

  Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, 6300 Georgetown Pike
  McLean, VA  United States  22101
• Authors:
  • Hinch, J A
  • STOUT, D
• Publication Date: 1987-8

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 62 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Breakaway supports; Crash severity; Crash tests; Impact; Luminaires; Miniature automobiles; Side crashes; Speed
• Uncontrolled Terms: Impact angle; Intrusion
• Old TRIS Terms: Miniautomobiles
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00485665
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-89-090, Test 1785-SI#2-87
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-86-Z-00046
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1989 12:00AM