November 19, 2020 

 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

 Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/CC-164 

Mr. Bret R. Eckert 

Trinity Highway Products, LLC 

3617 Cincinnati Avenue 

Rocklin, CA 95765 

USA 

Dear Mr. Eckert: 

This letter is in response to your June 05, 2020 request 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-164 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by FHWA that expressly 

references this device. 

Decision 

The following device is eligible within the length-of-need, with details provided in the form 

which is attached as an integral part of this letter: 

• TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array

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’(AASHTO) 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 AASHTO’s MASH. Therefore, the device is eligible for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program if installed under the range of tested 

conditions. 

Name of system: TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array

Type of system: Crash Cushion 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

Date of request: June 05, 2020 

FHWA concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory on 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 of the device, are described in the attached 

form. 

Notice 

This eligibility letter is issued for the subject device as tested. Modifications made to the device 

are not covered by this letter. Any modifications to this device should be submitted to the user 

(i.e., state DOT) as per their requirements. 

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 AASHTO’s MASH.

Issuance of this 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 crashworthiness of the system. 
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Standard Provisions

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

control number CC-164 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 FHWA to use, 

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

• This FHWA eligibility letter is not an expression of any Agency view, position, or 

determination of validity, scope, or ownership of any intellectual property rights to a 

specific device or design. Further, this letter does not impute any distribution or licensing 

rights to the requester. This FHWA eligibility letter determination is made based solely 

on the crash-testing information submitted by the requester. The FHWA reserves the 

right to review and revoke an earlier eligibility determination after receipt of subsequent 

information related to crash testing. 

Sincerely, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Submitter 

Date of Request: June 05, 2020 New Resubmission

Name: Bret R.Eckert, P.E. 

Company: Trinity Highway Products, LLC 

Address: 3617 Cincinnati Avenue, Rocklin, CA 95765 

Country: 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 right to left starting with Test Level 

System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

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'CC''

: Crash Cushions, Attenua 

Attenuators, & Terminals 

Physical Crash Testing 

Engineering Analysis

TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array 

AASHTO MASH TL3 

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: Anthony Van Brocklin Same asSubmitter 

Company Name: Trinity Highway Products, LLC Same asSubmitter 

Address: 3617 Cincinnati Avenue, Rocklin, CA 95765 Same asSubmitter 

Country: USA Same asSubmitter 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

The TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array is manufactured and sold by Trinity Highway Products, LLC ("THP"). THP 

doesnot pay royalties for sales of the TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array. The TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array 

was designed and developed by engineers and employees at Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. (EAS), a fully 

owned subsidiary of THP. 

Applus IDIADA Karco Engineering, LLC (KARCO) conducted the certification tests of the TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array. KARCO isan internationally accredited third party crash testing laboratory. Physical crash testing of 

the Energite®III system was performed in accordance with the testing criteria set forth by the American 

Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in the Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware ("MASH") (2016). Other than fees paid to KARCO to conduct the testsand then analyze and report the 

test results, KARCO and THP do not share financial interests. The fees paid to Karco were not dependent or 

contingent on the results of the tests. 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

New Hardware or Modification to 

Significant Modification Existing Hardware 

The TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array isa gating, non-redirective crash cushion designed to shield the end of 

rigid objects in both temporary and permanent roadside installation. The Energite®III Sand Barrel Array 

consists of twelve sand barrel modules positioned in a combined pattern of asingle column of four barrels 

followed by two columns, each four barrels deep. The barrels are spaced 6 in. apart minimum front to back 

and diagonally. They are spaced 6 in. apart maximum side to side. The approximate width of the array is80 in. 

by 335.5 in. deep. The barrels are filled with washed concrete sand conforming to ASTM C33 standard. The 

amount of sand in each barrel varies, depending on the location of the barrel within the array. The Energite®III 

Sand Barrel Array was tested on a level concrete surface but it may also be used on asphalt, smooth compacted 

soil or gravel, and inertial palletsas referenced in the AASHTORoadside Design Guide. 

The Energite®III Sand Barrel Array utilizes two 2,100 lb. barrels with an overall height with lid of 52 in.and ten 

1400 lb. barrels with an overall height with lid of 43 in. The barrels are arranged with gradually increasing 

weights from front to back. Each sand barrel module in the array consists of a free-standing one-piece barrel 

and a 37 in. diameter snap-on lid. Inside each barrel isa label with a fill line for the sand. Specified barrels 

contain an inner cone that locates the sand at the specified height. The initial eight 1,400 lb. barrels have inner 

cones that, when filled, produce one200 lb. barrel, two 400 lb. barrels, and five 700 lb. barrels. The remaining 

two 1,400 lb. barrels and two 2,100 lb. barrels are filled without an inner cone. 

The Energite®III Sand Barrels used in this MASH test series are the same components that were used during 

NCHRPReport 350 testing. Existing stock of these barrels can therefore be used in MASH arrays. 

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 testsare necessary to determine the device meets 

the MASH criteria. 

Engineer Name: Steve Matsusaka 

Engineer Signature: Steven Matsusaka DN: cn=Steven Matsusaka, email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com,c=US 

Digitally signed by Steven Matsusaka 

Date: 2020.05.26 13:02:03 -07'00' 

Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same asSubmitter 

Country: USA Same asSubmitter 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-30 (1100C) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-31 (2270P) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-32 (1100C) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-33 (2270P) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-34 (1100C) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-35 (2270P) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-36 (2270P) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-37 (2270P) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-38 (1500A) Per MASH, this test is intended for gating/ 

non-gating, redirective type crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-40 (1100C) 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No. P39257-01. 

Test Date August 23, 2019. MASH Test 3-40 

Crash Test Report No. TR-P39257-01-NC for 

Trinity Highway Products TL-3 Energite®III 

Sand Barrel Array. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2010 

KiaRio 4-door sedan. The test vehicle 

impacted the TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel 

Array at a velocity of 60.22 mph (96.91 km/ 

h) and an angle of 0.0°. Upon impact the 

vehicle's kinetic energy wasabsorbed as the 

Energite®III sand barrels were crushed. The 

TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array brought 

the vehicle to a complete stop with a 

maximum Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) 

of 24.6 ft/s (7.5 m/s) and a maximum 

ridedown acceleration of -10.0 g. Damage 

to the vehicle was concentrated at its front 

end without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. The Trinity Highway 

Products TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array 

met all the requirements for MASH 2016 

Test 3-40. 

PASS
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3-41 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No. P39258-01. 

Test Date August 21, 2019. MASH Test 3-41 

Crash Test Report No. TR-P39258-01-NC for 

Trinity Highway Products TL-3 Energite®III 

Sand Barrel Array. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2014 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array at a velocity of 60.68 mph 

(97.66 km/h) and an angle of 0.0°. Upon 

impact the vehicle's kinetic energy was 

absorbed by the system as the Energite®III 

sand barrels were crushed. The TL-3 

Energite®III Sand Barrel Array brought the 

vehicle to a complete stop with a maximum 

Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) of 25.9 ft/s 

(7.9 m/s) and a maximum ridedown 

acceleration of -14.4 g. Damage to the 

vehicle was concentrated at its front end 

without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. The Trinity Highway 

Products TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array 

met all the requirements for MASH 2016 

Test 3-41. 

PASS

3-42 (1100C) 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No. P39259-01. 

Test Date September 27, 2019. MASH Test 

3-42 Crash Test Report No. TR-P39259-01- 

NC for Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

Energite®III Sand Barrel Array. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2013 

KiaRio 4-door sedan. The test vehicle 

impacted the TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel 

Array at a velocity of 62.50 mph (100.58 km/ 

h) and an angle of 5.1°. Upon impact the 

vehicle's kinetic energy wasabsorbed by 

the system as the Energite®III sand barrels 

were crushed. The TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array brought the vehicle to a 

complete stop with a maximum Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) of 25.3 ft/s (7.7 m/s) 

and a maximum ridedown acceleration of

-11.5 g. The windshield deformation 

exceeded the MASH intrusion limit but the 

damage was caused by a vehicle 

component, not by direct contact with the 

test article, per MASHSection 5.2.2 

(Occupant Risk). There was no other 

significant deformation and no penetration 

into the occupant compartment. The 

Trinity Highway Products TL-3 Energite®III 

Sand Barrel Array met all the requirements 

for MASH 2016 Test 3-42. 

PASS
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3-43 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No. P39260-01. 

Test Date October 4, 2019. MASH Test 3-43 

Crash Test Report No.TR-P39260-01-NC for 

Trinity Highway Products TL-3 Energite®III 

Sand Barrel Array. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2014 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array at a velocity of 61.63 mph 

(99.18 km/h) and an angle of 4.5°. Upon 

impact the vehicle's kinetic energy was 

absorbed by the system as the Energite®III 

sand barrels were crushed. The TL-3 

Energite®III Sand Barrel Array brought the 

vehicle to a complete stop with a maximum 

Occupant Impact Velocity (OIV) of 24.9 ft/s 

(7.6 m/s) and a maximum ridedown 

acceleration of -9.9 g. Damage to the 

vehicle was concentrated at its front end 

without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. The Trinity Highway 

Products TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array 

met all the requirements for MASH 2016 

Test 3-43. 

PASS

3-44 (2270P) 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No. P39316-01. 

Test Date October 17, 2019. MASH Test 

3-44 Crash Test Report No.TR-P39316-01- 

NC for Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

Energite®III Sand Barrel Array. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2014 

RAM 1500 4-door pickup truck. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array at a velocity of 61.34 mph 

(98.72 km/h) and an angle of 20.5°. Upon 

impact the vehicle's kinetic energy was 

absorbed by the system assix of the twelve 

Energite®III sand barrels were crushed. The 

TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array brought 

the vehicle to a complete stop. Damage to 

the vehicle was concentrated at its front 

end without penetration or significant 

deformation into the occupant 

compartment. The Trinity Highway 

Products TL-3 Energite®III Sand Barrel Array 

met all the requirements for MASH 2016 

Test 3-44. 

PASS
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DN: cn=Bret Eckert, P.E., o, ou=Trinity 

3-45 (1500A) 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No. P39322-01. 

Test Date November 6, 2019. MASH Test 

3-45 Crash Test Report No. TR-P39322-01- 

NC for Trinity Highway Products TL-3 

Energite®III Sand Barrel Array. 

The crash cushion was impacted by a 2013 

Chevy Malibu 4-door sedan. The test 

vehicle impacted the TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array at a velocity of 62.89 mph 

(101.21 km/h) and an angle of 0.0°. Upon 

impact the vehicle's kinetic energy was 

absorbed as the Energite®III sand barrels 

were crushed. The TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array brought the vehicle to a 

complete stop with a maximum Occupant 

Impact Velocity (OIV) of 24.9 ft/s (7.6 m/s) 

and a maximum ridedown acceleration of

-14.6 g. Damage to the vehicle was 

concentrated at its front end without 

penetration or significant deformation into 

the occupant compartment. The Trinity 

Highway Products TL-3 Energite®III Sand 

Barrel Array met all the requirements for 

MASH 2016 Test 3-45. 

PASS

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.):

Laboratory Name: KARCOEngineering, INC 

Laboratory Signature: Steven Matsusaka DN: cn=Steven Matsusaka, email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com, c=US 

Digitally signed by Steven Matsusaka 

Date: 2020.05.26 13:02:11 -07'00' 

Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same asSubmitter

Country: USA Same asSubmitter 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

International Accreditation Services (IAS) 

ISO 17025 Accreditation Certificate #TL-371 

ExpiresJuly 1, 2022

Digitally signed by Bret Eckert, P.E. 

Submitter Signature*:Bret Eckert, P.E. Highway Products,

email=bret.eckert@trin.net, c=US

Date: 2020.05.26 14:38:44 -07'00'

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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 
General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 60.22 mph (96.91 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 24.6 ft/s (7.5 m/s)

Test No............ P39257-01 Impact Angle............................. 0.0° Lateral OIV.................................... 0.7 ft/s (0.2 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-40 Location / Orientation...................... 400 mm left of centerline Longitudinal RA........................... -10.0 g

Test Date..................... 8/23/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 296.7 kip-ft (402.2 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -5.3 g

THIV.............................................. 24.6 ft/s (7.5 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 10.0 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array Exit Velocity......................... N/A ASI.............................................. 0.71

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length..... 27.8 ft. (8.5 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 43.1 ft. (13.1 m) downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 20.8 ft. (6.3 m) right Static............................................. N/A

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... N/A

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field (longitudinal) ....... 103.7 ft. (31.6 m) 

Type / Designation.......... 1100C Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory Debris Field (lateral)......... 47.2 ft. (14.4 m) 

Year, Make, and Model.... 2010 Kia Rio Maximum Roll Angle.............. -4.2 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 2,350.1 lbs (1,066.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. 3.7 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-5

Test Inertial Mass........... 2,447.1 lbs (1,110.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............85.0 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW1

Gross Static Mass.......... 2,622.4 lbs (1,189.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.2 in. (5 mm) at floor pan
General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 60.68 mph (97.66 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 25.9 ft/s (7.9 m/s)

Test No............ P39258-01 Impact Angle............................. 0.0° Lateral OIV.................................... 0.0 ft/s (0.0 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-41 Location / Orientation...................... 29 mm right of impact point Longitudinal RA........................... -14.4 g

Test Date..................... 8/21/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 642.6 kip-ft (871.3 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -3.5 g

THIV.............................................. 25.9 ft/s (7.9 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 14.4 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array Exit Velocity.........................N/A ASI.............................................. 1.01

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length..... 27.8 ft. (8.5 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 30.7 ft. (9.4 m) downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 0.8 ft. (0.2 m) left Static............................................. N/A

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... N/A

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field (longitudinal) ....... 189.0 ft. (57.6 m) 

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory Debris Field (lateral)......... 32.4 ft. (9.9 m) 

Year, Make, and Model.... 2014 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............-6.5 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 5,056.2 lbs (2,293.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. 6.1 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-4

Test Inertial Mass........... 5,012.1 lbs (2,273.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-7.7 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW1

Gross Static Mass.......... 5,012.1 lbs (2,273.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.4 in. (10 mm) at floor pan
 

 

 

  

 

 
General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 61.63 mph (99.18 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 24.9 ft/s (7.6 m/s)

Test No............ P39260 Impact Angle............................. 4.5° Lateral OIV.................................... -1.0 ft/s (-0.3 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-43 Location / Orientation...................... 0.6 in. (15 mm) left Longitudinal RA........................... -9.9 g

Test Date..................... 10/4/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 636.5 kip-ft (863.1 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -2.6 g

THIV.............................................. 24.9 ft/s (7.6 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 9.9 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array Exit Velocity.........................N/A ASI.............................................. 0.51

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length..... 27.8 ft. (8.5 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 72.3 ft. (22 m) downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 0.2 ft. (0.1 m) left Static............................................. N/A

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... N/A

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field (longitudinal) ....... 123.7 ft. (37.7 m) 

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory Debris Field (lateral)......... 43.6 ft. (13.3 m) 

Year, Make, and Model.... 2014 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............5.8 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 4,989.0 lbs (2,263.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. 6.3 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-4

Test Inertial Mass........... 5,013.2 lbs (2,274.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............3.4 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW2

Gross Static Mass.......... 5,013.2 lbs (2,274.0 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.2 in. (5 mm) at floor pan
General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................ 61.34 mph (98.72 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 33.1 ft/s (10.1 m/s)

Test No............ P39316-01 Impact Angle............................. 20.5° Lateral OIV.................................... 1.6 ft/s (0.5 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-44 Location / Orientation...................... Fifth Row, Sand Barrel on Traffic Side Longitudinal RA........................... -29.3 g

Test Date..................... 10/17/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 630.7 kip-ft (855.1 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -5.2 g

THIV.............................................. 33.1 ft/s (10.1 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 29.3 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array Exit Velocity.........................N/A ASI.............................................. 1.91

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length..... 27.8 ft. (8.5 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 14.2 ft. (4.3 m) downstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 8.9 ft. (2.7 m) left Static............................................. N/A

Exit Box Criteria Met.......... N/A Dynamic.................................... N/A

Vehicle Snagging................None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field (longitudinal) ....... 139.2 ft. (42.4 m) 

Type / Designation.......... 2270P Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory Debris Field (lateral)......... 30.5 ft. (9.3 m) 

Year, Make, and Model.... 2014 RAM 1500 Maximum Roll Angle..............9.9 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 4,963.6 lbs (2,251.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. -7.9 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-5

Test Inertial Mass........... 5,014.3 lbs (2,274.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-46.2 ° CDC............................................. 12FDEW4

Gross Static Mass.......... 5,014.3 lbs (2,274.5 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. 0.1 in. (3 mm) at windshield
General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity................62.89 mph (101.21 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... 24.9 ft/s (7.6 m/s)

Test No............ P39322-01 Impact Angle............................. 0.0° Lateral OIV.................................... 4.3 ft/s (1.3 m/s)

Test Designation............ 3-45 Location / Orientation...................... 0.5 in. (12 mm) right of centerline Longitudinal RA........................... -14.6 g

Test Date..................... 11/6/19 Kinetic Energy........................ 441.3 kip-ft (598.3 kJ) Lateral RA................................. -3.3 g

THIV.............................................. 25.3 ft/s (7.7 m/s)

Test Article Exit Conditions PHD......................................... 14.6 g

Name / Model................. TL-3 Energite III Sand Barrel Array Exit Velocity......................... N/A ASI.............................................. 0.79

Type............................ Crash Cushion Exit Angle...........................N/A

Crash Cushion Length..... 27.8 ft. (8.5 m) Final Vehicle Position.................... 22.5 ft. (6.9 m) dow nstream Test Article Deflections

Road Surface................ Smooth, clean concrete 1.3 ft. (0.4 m) left Static............................................. N/A

Exit Box Criteria Met..........N/A Dynamic.................................... N/A

Vehicle Snagging................ None Working Width................................. N/A

Test Vehicle Vehicle Pocketing..................None Debris Field (longitudinal) ....... 151.8 ft. (46.3 m)

Type / Designation.......... 1500A Vehicle Stability..................Satisfactory Debris Field (lateral).........42.3 ft. (12.9 m)

Year, Make, and Model.... 2013 Chevy Malibu Maximum Roll Angle.............. 2.4 ° Vehicle Damage

Curb Mass.................... 3,365.3 lbs (1,526.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle............. 5.7 ° Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-4

Test Inertial Mass........... 3,337.7 lbs (1,514.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............-5.4 ° CDC............................................. 12FDAW1

Gross Static Mass.......... 3,337.7 lbs (1,514.0 kg) Maximum Intrusion............................. No measurable def ormation
 
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ENERGITE III SAND BARREL ARRAY

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The Energite® III Sand Barrel Array is a gating, non-redirective crash cushion designed to shield 

the end of rigid objects in both temporary and permanent roadside installations.

INTENDED USE

The Energite® III Sand Barrel Array consists of twelve sand barrel modules positioned in a 

combined pattern of a single column of four barrels followed by two columns of four barrels deep. 

The barrels are spaced at least 6 in. apart front to back and 6 in apart maximum side to side. The 

approximate width of the array is 80 in. by 335.5 in. deep. The barrels are filled with washed 

concrete sand conforming to the ASTM C-33 standard. The amount of sand in each barrel varies, 

depending on the barrel's location in the array. The Energite® III Sand Barrel Array was tested on 

a level concrete surface but it may also be used on asphalt or smooth compacted soil.

Each sand barrel module in the array consists of a free-standing one-piece barrel and a 37 in. 

diameter snap-on lid. Inside each barrel is a label with demarcation fill lines and in some cases, an 

inner cone which locates the sand at the proper height. The Energite® III Sand Barrel Array 

utilizes two 2,100 lb. capacity barrels with an overall height with lid of 52.1 in. and ten 1400 lb. 

capacity barrels with an overall height with lid of 42.9 in. The barrels are arranged from front to 

back with gradually increasing weights. The initial eight 1,400 capacity barrels all have inner cones

and are filled to obtain one 200 lb. barrel, two 400 lb. barrels, and five 700 lb. barrels. The 

remaining two 1,400 capacity barrels and two 2,100 lb. capacity barrels are filled without an inner 

cone, to obtain 1400 lb. and 2100lb. barrels respectively.

FEATURES

The Energite® III Sand Barrel Array has been fully tested in conformance to MASH 2016 Test 

Level 3 and is determined eligible for Federal reimbursement by FHWA.

FHWA Eligibility Letter(s): CC-XXXX dated____________ for MASH 2016 Test Level 3.

ELIGIBILITY

Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 2016.

REFERENCES

CONTACT INFORMATION

 2525 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207

Telephone: (888) 323-6374

Fax: (800) 770-6755

http://www.highwayguardrail.com/