"CAPTIVE COLUMN" CRASH TESTS. CRASH TESTING OF A LIGHT STANDARD LUMINAIRE POLE

Under contract No. DOT-FH-11-9606 the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) conducted crash testing to study the capability of "Captive Column" light standard appurtenances under controlled conditions. The studies were precursors of actual on site studies and dealt with applicability under nearly ideal conditions and controlled crash guidance. Further testing will be completed under field study conditions (actual). The "Captive Column" was utilized to verify crashability. The tests were to simulate an actual automobile impact at a level angle. Two tests were run at a speed of 20 mph (8.9 m/x) and two at 40 mph (17.9 m/s) using slip bases and fixed bases. The lower section of the column broke away clean at the base and traveled with the vehicle, riding up and over the hood and top of the vehicle leaving marks at striking points. The "Captive Column", under conditions as ideal as possible, reacted exceptionally well, giving a favorable indication to test further. Tests will continue in actual service areas to further determine proper function. (FHWA)

• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/34961
• Corporate Authors:

  Nevada Department of Transportation

  1263 South Stewart Street
  Carson City, NV  United States  89712

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Contracts and Procurement, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Ross, B W
  • Barry, D O
  • Mierau, D
• Publication Date: 1981-3

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures;
• Pagination: 42 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Breakaway supports; Crash tests; Crashworthiness; Fixed base operations; Street lighting; Support poles
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00341009
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-81-501 Final Rpt., HS-032 431, FCP 31F9-014
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-9606
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Oct 28 1981 12:00AM