FHWA: HSST /CC-126_MASH SKT.docx 

cc: HSST Will Longstreet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

August 16, 2016 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-CC-128 

Mr. Jeffery D. Smith

Work Area Protection Corporation 

2500 Production Drive 

St. Charles, Illinois 60174 

Dear Mr. Smith: 

This letter is in response to your April 20, 2015, and July 28, 2016 requests for the Federal 

Highway Administration (FHWA) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for 

eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHWA letter of 

eligibility is assigned FHWA control number CC-128 and is valid until a subsequent letter is 

issued by FHWA that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following device is eligible, with details provided in the form which is attached as an 

integral part of this letter: 

• SCI SmartCushion® TL-3 SCI100GM Impact Attenuator

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash 

test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials’ Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). However, the 

FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do not regulate the 

manufacture of roadside safety devices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the device for any 

particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, or the United 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular outcome, 

nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper manufacturing, 

installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other 

structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 

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Eligibility for Reimbursement 

Based solely on a review of crash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, 

and the crash test laboratory, FHWA agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test 

and evaluation criteria of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation 

Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). Therefore, the device is eligible for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program ifinstalled under the range oftested 

conditions. 

Name ofsystem: SCI SmartCushion® SCI I OOGM 

Type ofsystem: Permanent Crash Cushion for concrete or asphalt pavements. 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: KARCO Engineering 

Date of requests: April 20, 2015, and May I 8, 2016 

Date of completed package: July 28, 2016 

FHW/\ concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory as stated 

within the attached form. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation, including reports of the crash tests or other testing 

done, videos of any crash testing, and/or drawings ofthe device, are described in the attached 

form. 

Notice 

If a manufacturer makes any modification to any oftheir roadside safety hardware that has an 

existing eligibility letter from FHWA, the manufacturer must notify FHWA ofsuch modification 

with a request for continued eligibility for reimbursement. The notice of all modifications to a 

device must be accompanied by: 

o 	 Significant modifications - For these modifications, crash test results must be 

submitted with accompanying documentation and videos. 

o 	 Non-signification modifications - For these modifications, a statement from the 

crash test laboratory on the potential effect ofthe modification on the ability of 

the device to meet the relevant crash test criteria. 

FHW A's determination of continued eligibility for the modified hardware will be based on 

whether the modified hardware will continue to meet the relevant crash test criteria. 

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 

You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, 

mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of the MASH. 
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Issuance ofthis letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This 

letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: ( 1) there are any inaccuracies in 

the information submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing 

was flawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, (4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other 

information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and 

complete information about the crash worthiness ofthe system. 

Supplemental Information 

The SCI Smart Cushion® was developed by companies within the Stabler Companies 


Inc. family. Stabler Companies was purchased by New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., 


Inc. in January of 2008. Stabler Companies Inc. was the parent company of SCI Products Inc. 


and Work Area Protection Corp. The first FHWA letter on the Smart Cushion®, CC-85, was 


issued to Stabler Companies Inc. while CC-85A and CC-85B were issued to SCI Products Inc. 


Although SCI Products Inc. is still in existence, it is not the manufacturing and marketing arm 


for the SCI Smart Cushion®. Work Area Protection Corp. which is a subsidiary ofNew 


Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. manufactures and markets the SCI Smart Cushion®. 


This letter acknowledges the Smart Cushion® is manufactured and marketed by Work Area 


Protection. 


Standard Provisions 

• 	 To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility designated as FHWA 

control number CC-128 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test 

documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and 

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

• 	 This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHW A to use, 

manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder. 

• 	 Ifthe subject device is a patented product it may be considered to be proprietary. If 

proprietary systems are specified by a highway agency for use on Federal-aid projects: 

(a) they must be supplied through competitive bidding with equally suitable unpatented 

items; (b) the highway agency must certify that they are essential for synchronization 

with the existing highway facilities or that no equally suitable alternative exists; or ( c) 

they must be used for research or for a distinctive type of construction on relatively short 

sections of road for experimental purposes. 
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Our regul ations concerning proprietary products are contained in Title 23, Code of Federal 

Regulations, Section 63 5 .4 1 I. 

Sincerely yours, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: 

Name: 

May 18, 2016 

Jeffery D. Smith 

I r. New (' Resubmission 

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Company: 

Address: 

Country: 

Work Area Protection Corp. 

2500 Production Drive, St. Charles, 60174 

USA 

To: Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

Device &Testing Criterion - Enter from righ! !Q lefi starting with Test Levgl 11-1-11 

System Type Submission Type Device Name I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'CC': Crash Cushions, 

Attenuators, & Terminals 

r. Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

SCI Smart Cushion-TL3­

SCllOOGM- previously 

approved per NCHRP 

AASHTOMASH TL3 

350 under Approval 

HSA-1 O/CC-85 with no 

changes to the system. 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. 

Individual or Organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Jeffery D. Smith Same as Submitter [81 

Company Name: Work Area Protection Corp. Same as Submitter [81 

Address: 2500 Production Drive, St. Charles, 60174 Same as Submitter [81 

Country: USA Same as Submitter [81 

Enter below all disclosures of financial interests as required by the FHWA 'Federal-Aid Reimbursement 

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

Subject: Disclosure of financial interest 

KARCO Engineering, LLC is an independent research and testing laboratory having no 

affiliation with any other entity. The company is solely-owned and operated by Mr. Frank D. 

Richardson and Ms. Jennifer W. Peng (husband and wife) and was established on September 

2, 1994. KARCO is actively involved in data acquisition and compliance/certification testing for a 

variety of government agencies and equipment manufacturers. 

The principals and staff of KARCO Engineering have no past or present financial, contractual or 

organizational interest in any company or entity directly or indirectly related to the products that 

KARCO tests. Ifany financial interest should arise, other than receiving fees for testing, 

reporting, etc., with respect to any project, the company will provide, in writing, a full and 

immediate disclosure to the FHWA. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Ci' New Hardware or Modification to 

• Significant Modification (' Existing Hardware 

The SCI Smart Cushion is a fully redirective crash cushion approved under NCHRP 350 and now tested to MASH 

criteria with no changes. It uses a hydraulic cylinder and cable assembly to provide a variable stopping force 

based on speed. It has 7 collapsible bays utilizing 3/16" tubular steel frames that support 10 gauge side panels 

that have 4 flutes. The dimensions are 258 inches (6556mm) long X 31.8 inches (808mm) wide at the rear X 

33.4 inches (847 mm) high. The front sled structure is braced to minimize damage on angled or offset frontal 

impacts. This is a low maintenance system that requires very few repair parts. 

CRASH TESTING 

By signature below, the Engineer affiliated with the testing laboratory, agrees in support of this submission that 

all of the critical and relevant crash tests for this device listed above were conducted to meet the MASH test 

criteria. The Engineer has determined that no other crash tests are necessary to determine the device meets 

the MASH crashworthiness 

Engineer Name: Balbino A. Beltran 

Balbino A. Beltran Dtg.rAlly •igned by 8.>lbino A. llelrran 

Engineer Signature: ON: cn•B.ilbino A. llelrr•n. o•KARCO Engineemg. LlC.ou. 

emall=abeUra.n@lkarco.c0-m.c ..us Oote: 2016.05.1811:39:12·07'00' 

Address: 9270 Holly Rd., Adelanto, CA 92301 Same as Submitter D 

Country: United States Same as Submitter D 

A briet descnpt1on ot each crash test and its result: 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-30 (1 lOOC) 

Test Date: 3-10-2016-KARCO Test TRP36055-01-A Complete Report 

KARCO Test No. P36055-01. Test 3-30 

involves a 11 OOC passenger car impacting 

the crash cushion at a nominal impact 

speed of 100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an 

impact at 0 degrees with the quarter point 

of the vehicle aligned with the center line of 

the crash cushion. This test is primarily 

intended to evaluate occupant risk and 

vehicle trajectory criteria. 

For this test a 201 OKia Rio weighing 2,453.6 

lbs (1, 113.0 kg) impacted the SCI Smart 

Cushion at a speed of 63.74 mph (102.67 

km/h) and an angle of 0 degrees. Upon 

impact the vehicle forced the SCI Smart 

Cushion's sled rearward and began to 

collapse the sections in between the 

support frames. The crash cushion brought 

the vehicle to a controlled stop. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

front end. The occupant compartment was 

not penetrated and the deformation was 

within allowable limits. The maximum roll 

and pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and 

the occupant risk values were within limits 

per the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-30. 

PASS 
Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-31 (2270P) 

Test Date 3-11-2015 - Karco Test #TRP35022-01-B Complete Report. 

KARCO Test No. P35022-01. Test 3-31 

involves a 2270P pickup truck impacting the 

crash cushion at a nominal impact speed of 

100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an impact at 0 

degrees with the centerline of the vehicle 

aligned with the center line of the crash 

cushion. This test is primarily intended to 

evaluate the capacity of the attenuator to 

stop the vehicle in a controlled manner. 

For this test, a 2009 Ram 1500 weighing 

5,004.5 lbs (2,270.0 kg) impacted the SCI 

Smart Cushion at a speed of 60.70 mph 

(97.67 km/h) and an angle of .3 degrees. 

Upon impact the vehicle forced the SCI 

Smart Cushion's sled rearward and began to 

collapse the sections in between the 

support frames. The crash cushion brought 

the vehicle to a controlled stop. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

front end. The occupant compartment was 

not penetrated and the deformation was 

within allowable limits. The maximum roll 

and pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and 

the occupant risk values were within limits 

per the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-31. 

PASS 

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Test Date 3-8-2016 - Karco Test #TRP36056-01-A Complete Report 

KARCO Test No. P36056-01. Test 3-32 

involves a 11 OOC passenger car impacting 

the crash cushion at a nominal impact 

speed of 100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an 

impact at 15 degrees with the center point 

of the vehicle aligned with the center line of 

the crash cushion. This test is primarily 

intended to evaluate occupant risk and 

vehicle trajectory criteria. 

For this test a 2010 Kia Rio weighing 2,444.9 

lbs (1, 109.0 kg) impacted the SCI Smart 

Cushion at a speed of 64.00 mph ( 103.00 

km/h) and an angle of 15.3 degrees. Upon 

3-32 (1100C) impact the vehicle forced the SCI Smart 

Cushion's sled rearward and began to 

PASS 

collapse the sections in between the 

support frames. The crash cushion brought 

the vehicle to a controlled stop. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

front end. The occupant compartment was 

not penetrated and the deformation was 

within allowable limits. The maximum roll 

and pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and 

the occupant risk values were within limits 

per the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-32. 
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Test Date 3-7-2016- Karco Test #TRP36051-01-A Complete Report 

KARCOTest No. P36051-01. Test 3-33 

involves a 2270P pickup impacting the 

crash cushion at a nominal impact speed of 

100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an impact at 15 

degrees with the centerline of the vehicle 

aligned with the center line ofthe crash 

cushion. This test is primarily intended to 

evaluate occupant risk, vehicle trajectory 

and the capacity of the attenuator to stop 

the vehicle in a controlled fashion on 

oblique impacts. 

For this test, a 2012 Ram 1500 weighing 

4,998.9 lbs (2,267.5 kg) impacted the SCI 

Smart Cushion at a speed of 63.99 mph 

3-33 (2270P) (102.98 km/h) and an angle of 14.9 degrees. PASS 

Upon impact the vehicle forced the SCI 

Smart Cushion's sled rearward and began to 

collapse the sections in between the 

support frames. The crash cushion brought 

the vehicle to a controlled stop. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

front end. The occupant compartment was 

not penetrated and the deformation was 

within allowable limits. The maximum roll 

and pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and 

the occupant risk values were within limits 

per the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-33. 
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Test Date 3-9-2016- Karco Test #TRP36054-0l-A Complete Report 

KARCOTest No. P36054-01. Test 3-34 

involves a 11 OOC passenger car impacting 

the crash cushion at a nominal impact 

speed of 100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an 

impact at 15 degrees with the CIP at the 

point where the crash cushion behavior 

changes from gating to redirective. This test 

is primarily Intended to evaluate occupant 

risk and vehicle trajectory criteria. 

For this test a 2010 Kia Rio weighing 2,442.7 

lbs (1, 108.0 kg) impacted the SCI Smart 

Cushion at a speed of 60.17 mph (96.83 km/ 

h) and an angle of 15.2 degrees. The impact 3-34 (11 OOC) PASS point was 18.9" downstream of the front 

delineator plate. Upon impact the vehicle 

was smoothly redirected. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

right front corner, doors and rear quarter 

panel. The occupant compartment was not 

penetrated and the deformation was within 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and the 

occupant risk values were within limits per 

the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-34. 
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Test Date 3-8-2016- Karco Test #TRP36053-01-A Complete Report 

KARCO Test No. P36053-01. Test 3-35 

involves a 2270P pickup impacting the 

crash cushion at a nominal impact speed of 

100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an impact at 25 

degrees with the CIP at the point where the 

crash cushion behavior changes from 

gating to redirective (beginning oflengthof-need). This test is primarily intended to 

evaluate the capacity of the attenuator for 

redirection/containment of heavy vehicles 

at the front of the system. 

For this test a 2010 Ram 1500 weighing 

5,009.9 lbs (2,272.5 kg) impacted the SCI 

Smart Cushion at a speed of 60.02 mph 

3-35 (2270P) (96.59 km/h) and an angle of 25.9 degrees. PASS 

The impact point was 19" downstream of 

the front delineator plate. Upon impact the 

vehicle was smoothly redirected without 

snagging. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

right front corner, doors and rear quarter 

panel. The occupant compartment was not 

penetrated and the deformation was within 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and the 

occupant risk values were within limits per 

the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-35. 
Test Date 3-10-2016- Karco Test #TRP36052-01-A Complete Report 

KARCO Test No. P36052-01. Test 3-36 

involves a 2270P pickup impacting the 

crash cushion at a nominal impact speed of 

100 km/h (62.2 mph) and an impact at 25 

degrees with the CIP at the point directed at 

the rear transition of a wide, rigid backup 

structure. This test is primarily intended to 

evaluate the capacity for redirection of 

heavy vehicles at the rear of the system 

where it protects wide rigid objects. 

For this test a 2011 Ram 1500 weighing 

4,950.4 lbs (2,245.5 kg) impacted the SCI 

Smart Cushion at a speed of 62.08 mph 

3-36 (2270P) (99.91 km/h} and an angle of 24.9 degrees. PASS 

The impact point was 15' downstream of 

the front delineator plate. Upon impact the 

vehicle was smoothly redirected. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

right front corner, doors and rear quarter 

panel. The occupant compartment was not 

penetrated and the deformation was within 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and the 

occupant risk values were within limits per 

the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-36. 

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Test Date 3-11-2016 - Karco Test #TRP36021-01-A Complete Report 

KARCOTest No. P36021-01. Test 3-37 

involves a 2270P pickup impacting the 

crash cushion in the reverse direction at a 

nominal impact speed of 100 km/h (62.2 

mph) and an impact at 25 degrees with the 

CIP at the point directed at the beginning of 

the rear transition protecting a narrow 

concrete median barrier. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate the potential 

for snagging and capacity for redirection of 

heavy vehicles at the rear ofthe system 

where vehicle can impact the rear of the 

attenuator. 

For this test a 2010 Ram 1500 weighing 

4,976.9 lbs (2,257.5 kg) impacted the SCI 

3-37 (2270P) Smart Cushion at a speed of 62.09 mph PASS 

(99.92 km/h) and an angle of 24.5 degrees. 

The impact point was at the leading edge of 

the transition to the attenuator. Upon 

impact the vehicle was smoothly redirected 

with no snagging. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

right front corner, doors and rear quarter 

panel. The occupant compartment was not 

penetrated and the deformation was within 

allowable limits. The maximum roll and 

pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and the 

occupant risk values were within limits per 

the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-37. 

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Required Test 

Number 

3-38 (1500A) 

3-40 (1 lOOC) 

3-41 (2270P) 

3-42 (1100C) 

3-43 (2270P) 

3-44 (2270P) 

3-45 (1500A) 

Narrative 

Description 

Test Date 5-9-2016 - Karco Test #TRP36142-0l Complete Report 

KARCO Test No. P36142-01. Test 3-38 

involves a 1 SOOA sedan impacting the crash 

cushion at a nominal impact speed of 100 

km/h (62.2 mph) and an impact at 0 degrees 

with the centerline of the vehicle aligned 

with the center line ofthe crash cushion. 

This test is primarily Intended to evaluate 

occupant risk and vehicle trajectory criteria 

for a mid-size vehicle. 

For this test, a 201 O Chevrolet Malibu 

weighing 3,301.4 lbs (1,497.5 kg) impacted 

the SCI Smart Cushion at a speed of 60.57 

mph (97.48 km/h) and an angle of .6 

degrees. Upon impact the vehicle forced 

the SCI Smart Cushion's sled rearward and 

began to collapse the sections in between 

the support frames. The crash cushion 

brought the vehicle to a controlled stop. 

The test vehicle sustained damage to its 

front end. The occupant compartment was 

not penetrated and the deformation was 

within allowable limits. The maximum roll 

and pitch angles did not exceed 75 deg. and 

the occupant risk values were within limits 

per the MASH specifications for Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) and Ridedown 

Acceleration (RA). The SCI Smart Cushion 

redirective crash cushion passed all 

evaluation criteria for test 3-38. 

Test for non-redirective crash cushion is not 

applicable. 

Test for non-redirective crash cushion is not 

applicable. 

Test for non-redirective crash cushion is not 

applicable. 

Test for non-redirective crash cushion is not 

applicable. 

Test for non-redirective crash cushion Is not 

applicable. 

Test for non-redirective crash cushion is not 

applicable. 

PASS 

Evaluation 

Results 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test 

laboratory (cite the laboratory's accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): 
Submitter Signature*: Jeff Smith Digitally signed by Jeff Smith

Date: 2016.05.18 12:39:49 

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Laboratory Name: KARCO Engineering, INC 

Laboratory Signature: Balbino A. Beltran Digitally signed by Balbino A. Beltran 

DN: cn=Balbino A. Beltran, o=KARCO Engineering, LLC., ou, 

email=abeltran@karco.com, c=US 

Date: 2016.05.18 11:46:49 -07'00' 

Address: 9270 Holly Road., Adelanto, Ca. 92301 Same as Submitter 

Country: United States Same as Submitter 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

TL-371, December 18, 2015 through December 18, 2017 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

1) Additional disclosures of related financial interest as indicated above. 

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in 

support of this request. 

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact 

information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that 

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and performance of the device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

Number Date Key Words 

CC-128 August 9, 2016 

Crash Cushion 

Impact Attenuator 

SmartCushion 

Smart Cushion 

Low Maintenance 
SECTION 4 

MASH TEST 3-30 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36055-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-30 Test Date: 03/10/16 

SEQUENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 


0 .092 s 0 138 s 

PLAN VIEW 

0.270 s 

-30 ft -15 ft 0 ft 15 ft 30 ft 45 ft 

0.606 s 

60 ft 

1.230 s 

75 ft 

0.000 s 0.052 s 

-45 ft 

Pre-Test 

e Article 

• Vehicle 

Post-Test 

• Article 

• Vehicle 

8 TR-P36055-01-A 

SECTION 4 .. . (CONTINUED) 

ASHT T 3~0S MARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36055-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-30 Test Date: 03/10/16 

GENERAL INFORMATION EXIT CONDITIONS 

TEST AGENCY KARCO Engineering. LLC. EXIT VELOCITY NIA v 

TEST NUMBER P36055-01 EXIT ANGLE NIA 

TEST DESIGNATION 3·30 VEHICLE ST ABILITY Satisfactory 

TEST DATE 3110116 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 6.0 ft (1.8 rn) downstream. 7.6 ft (2.3 m) left of 

barrier 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING None 

NAME /MODEL SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING None 

TYPE Redirecllve Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (') -11.1 

KEY ELEMENTS Base Structure. Sled. Wrre Rope Cable. Sheaves 

Shock Arresting Cylinder 

MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (") 8.4 

MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (') 52.4 

ARTICLE LENGTH 21 7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 333.2 krp-ft (451.8 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 21 7 fl (6.6 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 rn (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT 

VELOCITY 

Longitudinal 34.1 ft/s (10.4 mis) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 m (951 mm) Lateral 4.3 fUs (1.3 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN 

ACCELERATION 

Longitudinal -11.9 g 

TEST VEHICLE Lateral -3.6 g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 1100C THIV 34.4 !tis (10.5 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2010 Kia Rio PHO 12.2 Q 

CURB MASS 2.480.2 lbs (1 ,1 25.0 kg) ASI 1.60 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 2.453 8 lbs (1 .1 13.0 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 2.613.5 lbs (1 .185.5 kgl STATIC 13.8 ft (4.2 m) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 13.8 ft (4.2 m) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 63.74 mph (102.58 kmih) ARTICLE DAMAGE Mmor ' 

IMPACT ANGLE (0 ) 0 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 0.6 in {16 mm) to the left of vehicle centerline VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 12-FD-3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 12FDEW2 

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Test Article: 

Test Program: 

SECTION 4 

MASH TEST 3-31 SUMMARY 

Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion 

MASH 3-31 

Project No. 

Test Date: 

P35022-01 

03/11 /15 

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MASH TEST 3-31 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P35022-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-31 Test Date: 03/11/15 

TEST AGENCY 

TEST NUMBER 

TEST DESIGNATION 

TEST DATE 

NAME/ MODEL 

TYPE 

KEY ELEMENTS 

ARTICLE LENGTH 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

KARCO Engineering. LLC. EXIT VELOCITY 

P35022-01 EXIT ANGLE 

3-31 VEHICLE STABILITY 

3/11/15 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING 

SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING 

Redirective Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (°) 

Base Structure. Sled. Wire Rope Cable. Sheaves, MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (

0 

) 

Shock Arresting Cylinder MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (

0 

) 

21 .7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 

EXIT CONDITIONS 

N/A 

N/A 

Satisfactory 

14.7 ft (4.5 m) da...mstream 

None 

None 

3.4 

3.7 

- -­

616.4kip-ft (835.7 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41 .5 ft (12.7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT Longitudinal 25.6 fVs (7.8 mis) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 1n (951 mm) VELOCITY Lateral 0.3 !Us (0.1 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN Longitudinal -20.3 g 

TEST VEHICLE ACCELERATION Lateral -2.4 g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 2270P THIV 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2009 RAM 1500 PHD 

CURB MASS 4.866.7 lbs (2.207.5 kg) ASI 1.41 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 5.004.5 lbs (2,270.0 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 5.004.5 lbs (2.270.0 kg) STATIC 17.1 ft(5.2m) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 17.1 ft (5.2 m) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 60.70 mph (97.67 km/h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Minor 

IMPACT ANGLE (

0 

) 0.3 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION Centerline of crash cushion face VEH ICLE DAMAGE SCALE 12-FD-3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 12FDBW2 

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MASH TEST 3-32 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36056-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-32 Test Date: 03/08/16 

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MASHTEST3~2SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36056-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-32 Test Date: 03/08/16 

TEST AGENCY 

TEST NUMBER 

TEST DESIGNATION 

TEST DATE 

NAME / MODEL 

TYPE 

KEY ELEMENTS 

ARTICLE LENGTH 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

KARCO Engineering, LLC. EXIT VELOCITY 

P36056-01 EXIT ANGLE 

3-32 VEHICLE ST ABILITY 

3/8/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING 

SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING 

Redirective Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (

0 

) 

Base Structure. Sled, Wire Rope Cable, Sheaves. MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (°) 

Shock Arresling Cylinder MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (

0 

) 

21 .7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 

EXIT CONDITIONS 

N/A 

N/A 

Satisfactory 

21.5 rt (6.6 m) downstream, 20.0 ft (6.1 m) right 

None 

None 

-40.3 

-39.6 

-104.5 

334.6 kips-rt (453.7 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41 .5 ft (12.7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT Longitudinal 35.1 fVs (10.7 mis) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 in (951 mm) VELOCITY Lateral 4.9 fVs (1.5 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN Longitudinal -8.1 9 

TEST VEHICLE ACCELERATION Lateral -2.5g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 1100C THIV 35.4 fVs (10.8 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2010 Kia Rio PHO 18.4 g 

CURB MASS 2,490.2 lbs (1129.5 kg) ASI 1.67 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 2444.9 lbs (1109.0 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 2618.0 lbs (1187.5 kg) STATIC 13.7 ft. (4.2 m) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 13.7 ft. (4.2 m) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 64.00 mph (103.00 km/h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Minor 

IMPACT ANGLE (0 

) 15.3 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 0.7 in (18 mm) righl of crash cushion centerline VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 12-FD-3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 12FDEW1 

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Test Program: 

SECTION 4 

MASHTEST3~3SUMMARY 

Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion 

MASH 3-33 

Project No. 

Test Date: 

P36051-01 

03/07/16 

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MASHTEST3~3 SUM MARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36051-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-33 Test Date: 03/07/16 

GENERAL INFORMATION EXIT CONDITIONS 

TEST AGENCY KARCO Engineering. LLC. EXIT VELOCITY NIA 

TEST NUMBER P36051·01 EXIT ANGLE N/A 

TEST DESIGNATION 3-33 VEHICLE STABILITY SatisfactQl'Y 

TEST DATE 3f7/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 13.5 ft (4.1 m) downstream 38.6 ft (11.8m) to the 

right side 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING None 

NAME / MODEL SCI Smart Cushion - VEHICLE POCKETING None 

TYPE Redirective Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (

0 

) -7 7 

KEY ELEMENTS Base Structure. Sled. Wire Rope Cable, Sheaves. 

Shock Arresting Cy1 1nder 

MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (

0 

) ·8.9 

MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (

0 

) -105.6 

ARTICLE LENGTH 21.7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 684.0 kips-ft (927.4 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41.5 fl (12.7 m i OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT 

VELOCITY 

Longitudinal 25.9 ftrs (7.9 mis) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 in (951 mm) Lateral 6.6 fUs (2.0 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN 

ACCELERATION 

Longitudinal -16.9 g 

TEST VEHICLE Lateral -7. 1 g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 2270P THIV 26.9 fUs (8.2 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2012 RAM 1500 PHO 18.4 g 

CURB MASS 4.883.2 lbs (2.215.0 kg) ASI 1.02 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 4,998.9 lbs (2.267.5 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 4,998.9 lbs (2.267.5 kg) STATIC 17.0 ft (5.2 rn) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 17.0 ft (5.2 m) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 63.99 mph (102.98 km/h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Minor 

IMPACT ANGLE (

0 

) 14.9 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 0.5 in (13 mm) right of the article centerline VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 12-FD·3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 12FDEW2 

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Test Program: 

SECTION 4 

MASH TEST 3-34 SUMMARY 

Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion 

MASH 3-34 

Project No. 

Test Date: 

P36054-01 

03/09/16 

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MASHTEST 3~4S MMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36054-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-34 Test Date: 03/09/1 6 

TEST AGENCY 

TEST NUMBER 

TEST DESIGNATION 

TEST DATE 

NAME / MODEL 

TYPE 

KEY ELEMENTS 

ARTICLE LENGTH 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

KARCO Engineering. LLC. EXIT VELOCITY 

P36054-01 EXIT ANGLE (

0 ) 

3-34 VEHICLE STABILITY 

3/9/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING 

SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING 

Redtrect1ve Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE ( ) 

Base Structure. Sled. Wire Rope Cable. Sheaves. MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (") 

Shock Arresting Cyhndcr MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (

0 

) 

21.7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 

EXIT CONDITIONS 

50.28 mph (80.92 km/h) 

4.3 

Satisfactory 

190.6 It (58.1 m) downstream, 25.8 ft (7.8 m) to the 

left side 

None 

None 

-3.8 

4.1 - -22.0 

19.8 kip-ft (26.8 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41.5 ft (12.7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 1n (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT Longitudinal 7.5 rvs (2.3 rnfs) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 1n (951 mm) VELOCITY Lateral 19.0 fVs (5.8 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDE DOWN Longitudinal -2.0 g 

TEST VEHICLE ACCELERATION Lateral -9.7 g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 1100C THIV 20.7 rvs (6.3 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2010 Kia Rio PHO 9.7 g 

CURB MASS 2.503.3 lbs (1,135.5 kg ASI 1.28 ~ 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 2,442. 7 lbs (1 , 108.0 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 2,610.3 lbs (1 .184.0 kg) STATIC 0.9 in (23 mm) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 2.0 in (51 mm) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 60.17 mph (96.83 kmih) ARTICLE DAMAGE Minor 

IMPACT ANGLE (°) 15.2 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 18.9 1n (480 mm) downstream from crash cushion VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 1-R0-1 

front face COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 01RDES1 

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MASHTEST3~5SUMMARY 

Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion 

MASH 3-35 

Project No. 

Test Date: 

P36053-01 

03/08/16 

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MASH TEST 3-35 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36053-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-35 Test Date: 03/08/16 

GENERAL INFORMATION EXIT CONDITIONS 

TEST AGENCY KARCO Engineering. LLC:­ EXIT VELOCITY 52.55 mph (84.58 km/h) -

TEST NUMBER P36053-01 EXIT ANGLE (

0 

) ~l2 

TEST DESIGNATION 3-35 VEHICLE STABILITY Salls factory 

TEST DATE 3/8/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 225.4 ft (68.9 m) downstream, 76.2 ft (23.2 m) left 

side 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING None 

NAME / MODEL SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING None 

TYPE Redirective Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (

0 

) -10.7 

KEY ELEMENTS Base Structure, Sled. Wire Rope Cable. Sheaves. 

Shock Arresting Cylinder 

MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (°) 22.0 

MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (

0 

) ·33.2 

ARTICLE LENGTH 21 .7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 115. 7 kip-rt ( 156.1 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41 .5 fl (12.7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT 

VELOCITY 

Longitudinal 15.7 ft/s (4.8 mis) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 in (951 mm1 Lateral 29.5 ft/s (9.0 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN 

ACCELERATION 

Longitudinal 

- -2.6g 

TEST VEHICLE Lateral -13.2 9 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 2270P THIV 33.1 ft/s (10.1 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2010 Ram 1500 PHO 13.2 9 

CURB MASS 4822.5 lbs (2187.5 kg) ASI 1.81 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 5009.9 lbs (2272.5 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 5009.9 lbs (2272.5 kgl STATIC 0.7 1n (17 mm) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 2.6 1n (66 mm) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 60.02 mph (96.59 km'h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Minor ~ 

IMPACT ANGLE (0 

) 25.9 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 19.0 in (483 mm) downstream of crash cushion 

front face 

VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 01-RFQ-3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 01RDEW2 

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MASH TEST 3-36 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36052-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-36 Test Date: 03/10/16 

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MASH TEST 3-36 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36052-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-36 Test Date: 03/10/16 

GENERAL INFORMATION EXIT CONDITIONS 

TEST AGENCY KARCO Engineering, LLC. EXIT VELOCITY 52.95 mph (85.21 km/h) 

TEST NUMBER P36052-01 EXIT ANGLE (°) 15.3 

TEST DESIGNATION 3-36 VEHICLE ST ABILITY Satisfactory 

TEST DATE 3/10/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 221 .3 It (67.4 m) downstream, 13.3 ft. (4.1 m) Jell 

side 

TEST ARTICLE VEH ICLE SNAGGING None 

NAME / MODEL SCI Smart Cushion VEH ICLE POCKETING None 

TYPE Redirecllve Crash C1Jsh1on MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (

0 ) -14.5 

KEY ELEMENTS Base Structure. Sled. Wire Rope Cable. Sheaves. 

Shock Arresting Cylinder 

MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (

0 ) 26.4 

MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (°) -38.5 

ARTICLE LENGTH 21 .7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 113.1 kips-ft (153.3 kJ) - TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41.5 rt (12.7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT 

VELOCITY 

Longitudinal 18.0 rus (5.5 m/s) [ 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37 4 1n (951 mm) Lateral 29.5 rus (9.0 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN 

ACCELERATION 

Longitudinal -10.5 g 

TEST VEHICLE Lateral -12.3 g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 2270P THIV 33.5 flls (10.2 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2011 RAM 1500 PHO 12.3 g 

CURB MASS 4877 .6 lbs (2212.5 kg) ASJ 1.76 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 4950.4 lbs (2245.5 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 4950 4 lbs (2245.5 kg) STATIC 4.3 in (108 mm) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 4.5 in (114 mm) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 62.08 mph (99.91 km/h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Moderate 

IMPACT ANGLE (

0 ) 24.9 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 15.0 It (4 .6 m) downstream from crash cushion 

front face 

VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 1-RFQ-3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 01RDEW3 

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MASHT T 3~7SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36021-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-37 Test Date: 03/11/16 

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MASH TEST 3-37 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36021 -01 

Test Program: MASH 3-37 Test Date: 03/11/16 

GENERAL INFORMATION EXIT CONDITIONS 

TEST AGENCY KARCO Engineering, LLC. EXIT VELOCITY 42.80 mph (68.88 km/h) 

TEST NUMBER P36021 -01 EXIT ANGLE (

0 ) 14.3 

TEST DESIGNATION 3-37 VEHICLE STABILITY Satisfactory 

TEST DATE 3/11/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 124.6 ft (38.0 m) downstream, 57.7 ft (17.6 m) left 

side 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING None 

NAME / MODEL SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING None 

TYPE Redirecllve Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (°) -11.8 

KEY ELEMENTS Base Structure Sled. Wire Ro;>e Cable, Sheaves. 

Shock Arresting Cylinder 

MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (

0 

) 19.3 

MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE ( ) -41.9 

ARTICLE LENGTH 21.7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 110.3 kips-ft (149.5 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41 .5 f1 (12.7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33 5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT 

VELOCITY 

Longitudinal 26.2 rvs (8.0 mis) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37 4 in (951 mm) Lateral 32.2 IVs (9.8 mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDEDOWN 

ACCELERATION 

Longitudinal -1 1.3 g 

TEST VEHICLE Lateral -11.4g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 2270P THIV 40.7 ltls (12.4 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2010 RA1\l 1500 PHO 13.4 g 

CURB MASS 5017.6 lbs (2276.0 kg) ASI 2.18 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 4,976.9 lbs (2.257.5 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 4.976.9 lbs (2.257.5 kg) STATIC 0.6 In (16 mm) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 3.4 1n (86 mm) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 62.09 mph (99.92 km'h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Moderate 

IMPACT ANGLE (

0 

) 24.5 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION 13.7 It (4.2 m) downstream of concrete barrier 

VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 1-RFQ-5 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 01RDEW4 

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MASH TEST 3~8SU Y 

Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion 

MASH 3-38 

Project No. 

Test Date: 

P36142-01 

05/09/16 

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MASH TEST 3-38 SUMMARY 

Test Article: Work Area Protection SCI Smart Cushion Project No. P36142-01 

Test Program: MASH 3-38 Test Date: 05/09/16 

GENERAL INFORMATION EXIT CONDITIONS 

TEST AGENCY KARCO Engineering. LLC. EXIT VELOCITY N/A 

TEST NUMBER P361 42-01 EXIT ANGLE NIA 

TEST DESIGNATION 3-38 VEHICLE STABILITY Satisfactory 

TEST DATE 519/16 FINAL VEHICLE POSITION 15.7 ft (4.8 m) downstream 

TEST ARTICLE VEHICLE SNAGGING None 

NAME /MODEL SCI Smart Cushion VEHICLE POCKETING None 

TYPE Redirective Crash Cushion MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE (°) -1.1 

KEY ELEMENTS Base Structure. Sled. Wire Rope Cable. Sheaves. 

Shock Arresting Cylinder 

MAXIMUM PITCH ANGLE (

0 

) -2.3 

MAXIMUM YAW ANGLE (

0 

) 2.1 

ARTICLE LENGTH 21.7 ft (6.6 m) KINETIC ENERGY 404,9 kip-ft (549.0 kJ) 

TOTAL INSTALLATION LENGTH 41.5 ft (12 7 m) OCCUPANT RISK VALUES 

HEIGHT 33.5 in (851 mm) OCCUPANT IMPACT 

VELOCITY 

Longitudinal 28.9 ft/s (8.8 m/s) 

MAXIMUM WIDTH 37.4 in (951 mm) Lateral 0.3 fUs (OJ mis) 

ROAD SURFACE Concrete RIDE DOWN 

ACCELERATION 

Longitudinal -11.3 g 

TEST VEHICLE Lateral -1 .6 g 

TYPE I DESIGNATION 1500A THIV 28.9 !Us (8.8 mis) 

YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL 2010 Chevrolet Mahbu PHO 11.4 9 

CURB MASS 3.392.9 lbs (1.539 O r<g) ASI 1.37 

TEST INERTIAL MASS 3,301.4 lbs (1.497.5 kg) TEST ARTICLE DEFLECTIONS 

GROSS STATIC MASS 3,301.4 lbs (1 .497 .5 kg) STATIC 15.7 ft (4.8 m) 

IMPACT CONDITIONS DYNAMIC 15.7 ft (4.8 m) 

IMPACT VELOCITY 60.57 mph (97 48 km/h) ARTICLE DAMAGE Minor 

IMPACT ANGLE (

0 ) 0.6 VEHICLE DAMAGE 

IMPACT LOCATION I ORIENTATION Centerline of crash cushion sled VEHICLE DAMAGE SCALE 12-FD-3 

COLLISION DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION 12FDEW2 

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SCI100GM IMPACT ATTENUATOR 

1 OF 2 5/19/16 

SHEET NO. DATE 

SCI17a Work Area Protection Corp. 
DESCRIPTION �
 The SCI100GM impact attenuator was designed to provide a variable stopping force based on speed 

to give a smooth ridedown for a wide variety of speeds and masses. It passed all MASH tests 

including optional test #3-38 setting record ridedown G forces for small vehicles. This system was 

first tested to NCHRP 350 and passed all MASH tests with no changes. 

The SCI100GM uses a hydraulic shock-absorbing cylinder to give a speed dependent, smooth 

ridedown. The telescoping fender panels are slightly tapered to allow a smooth stress-free nesting 

during collapse. The SCI100GM uses a 1.125" (29mm) IWRC galvanized cable to control the front 

sled's rearward travel. Galvanizing and Welding meet standards ASTM A123 and AWS D1.1, 

respectively. 

The SCI100GM only requires the replacement of two 1/4" (6mm) x 1.75" (44mm) grade 8 shear bolts 

after a frontal impact within MASH design criteria. A reset can be performed in less than 30 minutes 

by an experienced repair crew. 

The SCI100GM has transitions to 24" (610mm), 30" (762mm) and 36" (914mm) obstacles as well as 

gore area configurations. Wider width may affect the length of the system. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Non-Gating Length 21.5' (6.55m) 

Redirectional Width 24" (610mm) 

Non-Pocketing Height 2.75' (840mm) 

Bidirectional Weight 3450 lb (1,565kg)

 Fully Reusable 

APPROVAL 

The SCI100GM impact attenuator was tested to the MASH Test Level 3 criteria and was approved 

in the FHWA NCHRP 350 acceptance letter CC-85 and MASH acceptance letter CC-128. 

SCI100GM IMPACT ATTENUATOR �
 

SCI17a 

Work Area Protection Corp. SHEET NO. DATE

 2OF 2 5/19/16