Traffic barrier
Traffic barrier
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Does the 10kip load in AASHTO only apply to traffic barriers on bridges and atop retaining walls? I am designing a barrier at bus stops.... There is no way that designing it for impact loads based off of speed and vehicle weight will be financially feasible.





RE: Traffic barrier
There are crash-tested barriers that are approved by the FHWA which may be applicable to your situation. I would recommend that you search the FHWA website for safety barrier curb info or safety railing etc. Also the AASHTO Green Book may be of service to you.
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RE: Traffic barrier
On a recent project, we used an FHWA crash-tested p/c concrete barrier with integral masonry veneer as a barrier between a highway & pedestrian walkway.
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Could you do me a favor and tell me what that is? Thanks
There is no way I can get the book in time and I need to get info to these guys as fast as I can. I have been on the phon with NDOT and Caltrans, everyone has such different opinions on this matter, sucks.
RE: Traffic barrier
TL-4 is used for most Interstate Highways with Trucks and Heavy Vehicles. (54 kips)
Tl-3 is for high speed arterial highways with very low mixture of heavy vehicles. (54 kips)
TL-2 is for local and collector roads with small number of heavy vehicles. (27 kips)
TL-1 is for low speed, low volume local streets. (13.5 kips)
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See the attached file for an important design consideration when using bollards.
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