| Title | W-Beam Guardrail Repair: A Guide for Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 74254 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Fitzgerald, William J. |
| Personal Name Contributor |
Chen, Clayton |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety |
| Corporate Contributor |
VHB/Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; PerformTech, Inc. |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety |
| Publication Date | 20081101 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Roadside barriers are a critical safety device as they shield motorist from what might be a more severe crash when leaving the roadway. Therefore, when damaged they need to be repaired so that they can perform this function. The purpose of this guide is to provide highway and maintenance personnel with up-to-date information on how to repair damaged W-Beam guardrail, the most frequently used barrier system. Three levels of damage are described and guidance is provided on the need and procedure for appropriate repairs. Appendices provide information on the resources (equipment, tools, crew, and time) that will be needed and forms for inspection and maintenance. This guide is an update of a document, W-Beam Guardrail Repair and Maintenance: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel, published in 1990 by FHWA. |
| Rosap ID | dot:49224 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49224 |
| TRT Terms | Guardrails; Ran off road crashes; Pavement maintenance; Traffic safety |
| General Subjects | W-Beam guardrail; Repair; Maintenance |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
605661 |
| Contract Number | DTFH61-05-D-00024 |
| Report Number | FHWA-SA-08-002 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/74000/74200/74254/FHWA-SA-08-002.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |