The Frame is welded to the bed. I did an analysis which was controlled by shear at the interface of the weld. Since the concrete sits firmly against the frame I assumed that there would be no impact force on the frame due to independent movement. The frame is robust enough to handle the weight...
An attenuator truck used for traffic control like the one shown in the link below doesn't meet the weight requirement set forth by the NJDOT. In order to meet the weight requirement of 10 tons, a ballast was placed in the bed of the truck. A drawing of the ballast is attached.
In order to prove...