Evaluation Of The Smart Cushion Innovations (Sci) 100gm Crash Attenuator

The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the SCI100GM in a mainline application. The SCI100GM is a fully redirective, speed-dependent, non-gating, bi-directional crash attenuator with a reverse-tapered design to eliminate side panel stress during a collapse. In addition it has a low angle of exit on side impacts (<1°) to keep vehicles from rebounding back into traffic. The hydraulic porting of the attenuator ensures that the proper resistance is used to stop the vehicle before it reaches the end of the cushion's usable length. Per the manufactures information, this device, based on a frontal impact, may be reset and back in service under an hour with minimum cost.

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Language

English

Project

Status: Active
Contract Numbers:
IM-90-1(84)0

FHWA Project No. MT-
Sponsor Organizations:
Federal Highway Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590

Montana Department of Transportation

2701 Prospect Avenue
P.O. Box 201001
Helena, MT United States 59620-1001
Performing Organizations:
Montana Department of Transportation

2701 Prospect Avenue
P.O. Box 201001
Helena, MT United States 59620-1001
Principal Investigators:
Abernathy, Craig
Start Date: 20120801
Expected Completion Date: 0
Actual Completion Date: 0
Source Data: RiP Project 34195

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Crash cushions; Evaluation and assessment; Field tests; Highway safety
Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01481546
Record Type: Research project
Source Agency: Montana Department of Transportation
Contract Numbers: IM-90-1(84)0, FHWA Project No. MT-
Files: RiP, STATEDOT
Created Date: May 18 2013 1:00AM