THIRTY MPH BROADSIDE IMPACT OF A MINISIZED VEHICLE AND A BREAKAWAY LUMINAIRE SUPPORT. TEST RESULTS REPORT. TEST NUMBER 1785-SI#3-87. REVISION 1.0

This report documents the full-scale side impact test of a 1981 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 a slip-base-mounted steel unit with mast arm and luminaire. Although the pole did break away with a low change in velocity of the vehicle, severe intrusion of the pole into the passenger compartment provided for a severe accident. Dummy related parameters produced outputs which exceeded the recommended levels.

• 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: 1987-10

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 73 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: 00485666
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-89-091, Test 1785-SI#3-87
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-86-Z-00047
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1989 12:00AM