May 20, 2020

 

 

 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

 Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/WZ-398 

Mr. Eric Willetts 

MDI Worldwide 

38271 W. Twelve Mile Road 

Farmington Hills, MI 48331 

Dear Mr. Willetts:

This letter is in response to your December 2, 2019 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 WZ-398 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: 

• MDI Worldwide 5012M-NCAM Sign Stand TL-3

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: MDI Worldwide 5012M-NCAM Sign Stand

Type of system: Work Zone 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

Date of request: December 2, 2019 

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.
Standard Provisions 

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

control number WZ-398 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. 

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• This FHW A 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 FHW A eligibility letter determination is made based solely 

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

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

information related to crash testing. 

Enclosures 

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

ttermibuS

Date of Request: December2,2019

Name: EricWilletts

Company: MDIWorldwide

Address: 38271W.TwelveMileRoad,FarmingtonHills,MI48331

Country: UnitedStates

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&TestingCriterion -Enter from right to leftstarting with TestLevel ! -! - ! !-!-!

SystemType SubmissionType DeviceName/ Variant TestingCriterion Test 

Level

'WZ':CrashWorthyWorkZon PhysicalCrashTesting

Engineering Analysis 5012M-NCAM

AASHTOMASH 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: EricWilletts SameasSubmitter

CompanyName: MDIWorldwide SameasSubmitter

Address: 38271W.TwelveMileRoad,FarmingtonHills,MI48331 SameasSubmitter

Country: UnitedStates SameasSubmitter

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document.

MarketingDisplays,Inc.,doing businessasMDIWorldwide(“MDI”),whoseprincipal placeof businessis38271

WestTwelveMileRoad,FarmingtonHills,Michigan 48331-3041,andApplusIDIADAKARCOEngineering,LLC., 

whoseprincipal placeof businessis9270HollyRoad,Adelanto,CA92301shareno ($0.00)financial interests 

between the two organizations. Thisincludes no ($0.00)financial interest but not limited to:

i.Compensation,including wages,salaries,commissions,professional fees,orfeesfor businessreferrals(dollar 

valuesare notneeded);

ii. Consulting relationships;

iii. Researchfunding or otherformsof researchsupport;

iv. Patents,copyrights,and otherintellectual propertyinterests;

v. Licensesor contractualrelationships;or

vi. Businessownership and investment interest.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

  New Hardware or

Significant Modification

Product Description of 5012M-NCAM 

(Reference DrawingZA-07964)

The5012M-NCAM temporarysignstand isa work-zone trafficcontrol deviceused to displaytrafficcontrol 

signs.

FurtherDescription:

The5012M-NCAM temporarysignsupport isa portable/fold-upsignstandconsisting of asteel baseassembly, 

foursteel telescoping legsand asteel upright.Theleg isconstructed of telescoping1” and1-1/4”SQtube.The 

upright is constructed of 1-1/4” SQ tube. A steel cam-lock bracket is dropped into the upright. The sign is 

inserted into thecam-lockbracketand thehandle islifted to lock thesign in place.

Theoverall height of thestand is33”.Thetest wasconductedwith thesign mountedat 12”abovegrade to the 

bottom of thesign.Thetotal weight of thestand isapproximately 21lbs(Nosign).

CRASH TESTING

Bysignaturebelow, theEngineeraffiliated with the testing laboratory, agreesin support of thissubmission 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 

theMASH criteria.

Engineer Name: NickV.Injev

EngineerSignature:

Address: 9270HollyRoad,Adelanto,CA92301 SameasSubmitter

Country: USA SameasSubmitter

A brief description of each crash test and its result: Hel

RequiredTest 

Number

Desig

Narrative 

Description

Evaluation 

Results

nedto evaluate theability ofasmall

vehicle to activateanybreakaway,fracture, 

or yielding mechanism. Is considered 

optional for work-zone traffic control 

devicesweighing lessthan220lbs(100kg).

Theas-testeddeviceweighed28.0lbs(12.7 

kg) and therefore Test 70 was not 

performed.

3-70(1100C) Non-RelevantTest,not conducted

NickInjev DigitallysignedbyNick Injev

DN:cn=NickInjev,o=ApplusIDIADAKARCO,ou, 

email=nick.injev@idiada.com,c=US

Date:2020.01.2216:25:40-08'00'

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RequiredTest 

Number

Narrative 

Description

Evaluation 

Results

3-71(1100C)

An1100Ctestvehicleapproached the test

article at a nominal speed of 62 mph. The 

first 5012M-NCAMsignstand impacted was 

orientedat 0°and thesecond testarticleat 

90°.Thecam-lockof both devicesreleased 

from thebaseuponimpact.Bothsign faces 

made contact with the hood and 

windshield but did not tear theplasticliner PASS

orcauseexcessivedeformation.Therewas 

no penetration into the test vehicles 

occupant compartment nor were the 

deformation limits exceeded. The devices 

did not induce any vehicle instability. The 

5012M-NCAM met all the requirements for 

MASH Test3-71.

3-72(2270P)

A2270Ptest vehicleapproached the test

article at a nominal speed of 62 mph. The 

first 5012M-NCAMsignstand impacted was 

orientedat 0°and thesecondat 90°.Upon 

impact the sign faces separated from the 

camlock, making contact with the hood of 

the vehicle. There was no penetration into 

the test vehicles occupant compartment 

nor were thedeformation limitsexceeded. 

The devices did not induce any vehicle 

instability. The 5012M-NCAM met all the 

requirementsfor MASHTest3-72.

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.):

SubmitterSignature*:

Submit Form

ATTACHMENTS

Laboratory Name: ApplusIDIADAKARCOEngineering,LLC. NickInjev email=nick.injev@idiada.com,c=US DigitallysignedbyNickInjev

DN:cn=NickInjev,o=ApplusIDIADAKARCO,ou,

Date:2020.01.2216:26:04-08'00'

LaboratorySignature:

Address: 9270HollyRoad,Adelanto,CA92301 SameasSubmitter

Country: USA SameasSubmitter

Accreditation Certificate

Number and Dates of current TL-371:July1,2019-July1,2022

Accreditation period :

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EricWilletts DigitallysignedbyEricWilletts 

Date:2019.07.1611:43:42

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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
12 

MASH 2016 Test 3-71 Summary

0° CIA 90° CIA

0.000 s 0.060 s 0.120 s 0.665 s 0.725 s 

GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency........................Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity Device 1...... 61.97 mph (99.73 km/h) Longitudinal O

Test No...........................

...P39283-01 Impact Velocity Device 2...... 59.53 mph (95.80 km/h) Lateral OIV......

Test Designation..................3-71 Device 1 Angle.................. 0.0° Longitudinal RA

Test Date......................... 9/18/19 Device 2 Angle.................. 90.0° Lateral RA......

Device 1 Kinetic Energy.........308.1 kip-ft (417.7 kJ) THIV............

TEST ARTICLE Device 2 Kinetic Energy......

...284.3 kip-ft (385.4 kJ) PHD...............

Name / Model..................

...5012M-NCAM Sign Stand ASI...............

Type.................................Work-Zone Device Exit Conditions

Device Height ..................

...6.7 ft. (2.0 m) Device 1 Exit Velocity............61.4 mph (98.8 km/h) Test Article Defl

Key Elements..................

...Fiberglass, vinyl, and metal Device 2 Exit Velocity............58.8 mph (94.7 km/h) Debris Field (lo

Road Surface..................

...Smooth, clean concrete Vehicle Resting Position...... 260.8 ft. (79.5 m) Downstream Debris Field (la

0.9 ft. (0.3 m) Left

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Stability ...............

...Satisfactory

Type / Designation...............1100C Maximum Roll Angle............N/A* Vehicle Damage

Year, Make, and Model......

...2009 Kia Rio Maximum Pitch Angle............N/A* Vehicle Damag

Curb Mass.....................

...2,335.8 lbs (1,059.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............N/A* CDC............

Test Inertial Mass............

...2,399.7 lbs (1,088.5 kg) * Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg) Maximum Defo

Gross Static Mass............

...2,565.0 lbs (1,163.5 kg)

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