THIRTY MPH BROADSIDE IMPACT OF A MINISIZED VEHICLE AND A BREAKAWAY LUMINAIRE SUPPORT. TEST RESULTS REPORT. TEST NUMBER 1785-SI#6-88

This report documents the full-scale side impact test of a 1980 Plymouth Champ impacting into a breakaway luminaire support. The impact speed was 30 mph and the impact angle was broadside with the impact point aligned 12 in. forward of the driver's shoulder. The impacted pole was a slip-base-mounted steel unit with mast arm and luminaire. The pole did not break away causing the vehicle to stop abruptly, with the vehicle body wrapped around the pole. Vehicle intrusion into the passenger compartment was severe. Dummy parameters were moderate.

• 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: 1988-8

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: 00485669
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-89-094, Test 1785-SI#6-88
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-86-Z-00047
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1989 12:00AM