BREAKAWAY BARRICADES

The development and testing is described of a Type III barricade, constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PBC) pipe, which is superior in every respect to the conventional wooden barricade. The breadaway barricades cost $55.31 each compared to $78.15 each for the conventional type. The The design allows the plastic component to scatter on impact resulting in minimum damage to both the barricade and the vehicle. The modular design standard and uniform dimensions facilitate component replacement and eliminate the need for a large inventory. The lightweight (45 lbs) and breakaway characteristics combine to provide a much safer barricade. The barricades can usually be reassembled in 10 to 15 minutes on the scene thereby eliminating replacement costs. The barricades are also portable and easily transportable.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1586080
• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Research and Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Miller, A S
• Publication Date: 1976-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 6-8
• Serial:
  • Public Roads
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Federal Highway Administration
  • ISSN: 0033-3735
  • Serial URL: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barricades; Breakaway supports; Costs; Crash tests; Equipment replacement; Highway safety; Lightweight materials; Modular structures; Pipe; Polyvinyl chloride; Portable equipment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Replacement
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00141261
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-019 049
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 26 1976 12:00AM