October 15, 20 18 

 1200 New Jersey Ave ., SE

Washington , D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-l /CC-146 

Mr. Gerrit Dyke, P.E. 

Lindsay Transportation Solutions 

180 River Road 

Rio Vista, CA 94571 

Dear Mr. Dyke: 

This letter is in response to your September 1, 2018 request for the Federal Highway Administration 

(FHW A) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility for reimbursement under 

the Federal-aid highway program. This FHW A letter of eligibility is assigned FHW A cc;mtrol number 

CC-146 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by FHW A that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following devices are eligible, with details provided in the form which is attached as an integral part 

of this letter: 

• Universal TAU-M Crash Cushion (TAU-M) TL2 

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 FHW A, 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, FHW A 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 if installed under the range of tested conditions. 

Name of system: Universal TAU-M Crash Cushion (TAU-M) TL2 

Type of system: Redirective, Non-Gating Crash Cushion 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 2 (TL2) 

Testing conducted by: Safe Technologies, Inc. 

Date ofrequest: September 1, 2018 

FHW A concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory as stated within the 

attached form for systems mounted on concrete only. 

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 

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. 

Any user or agency relying on this eligibility letter is expected to use the same designs, specifications, 

drawings, installation and maintenance instructions as those submitted for review. 

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. 

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 crash worthiness of the system. 

Standard Provisions 

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

number CC-146 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 
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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. 

• If the 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. 

Our regulations concerning proprietary products are contained in Title 23 , Code of Federal 

Regulations, Section 63 5 .411. 

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: 

September 28, 2018 

Gerrit A. Dyke, P.E. 

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Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. 

180 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 

United States of America 

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 Fl 

System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'CC': Crash Cushions, 

Attenuators, & Terminals 

(e Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

Universal TAU-M Crash 

Cushion (TAU-M) 

AASHTO MASH TL2 

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: Gerrit A. Dyke, P.E. Same as Submitter [8] 

Company Name: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. Same as Submitter [8] 

Address: 180 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Same as Submitter [8] 

Country: United States of America Same as Submitter [8] 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

Safe Technologies, Inc. (STI) performs testing and analysis services for Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. 

(L TS). STI is a wholly owned subsid iary of LTS. STI is a fully accredited crash test facility to ISO 17025 by A2LA 

and is recognized by the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to perform full scale crash tests per NCHRP 

Report 350 and MASH criteria. 

The STI laboratory manager, technicians, and laborers are compensated by LTS for salaries and wages. STland 

staff does not receive any incentives, compensation, commissions, or professional fees corresponding to the 

outcome of any testing or analysis. 

STI or staff does not receive any research funding or other research support from LTS. STI and staff also do not 

have any financial interest in patents, copyrights, or other intellectual property associated with the products 

they test or analyze. 

KARCO Engineering, LLC. was contracted by LTS to collaborate with STI for this testing program. KARCO 

provided guidance, recommendations, and suggestions for testing and reporting practices. KARCO reviewed 

test data and reports to ensure accuracy and correct representation of test parameters and results. KARCO nor 

any KARCO employee has any financial interest in L TS, STI, or the product being tested. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(e New Hardware or (' Modification to 

• Significant Modification Existing Hardware 

The Universal TAU-MTM Parallel (TAU-M) is a redirective, non-gating crash cushion designed to meet the latest 

test standards defined in the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), Second Edition, 2016. The TAU-M 

system utilizes a cable anchoring system, telescoping thrie-beam panels, and energy absorbing cartridges 

(EAC) to absorb kinetic energy and safely contain or redirect impacting vehicles. The system is comprised of 

EACs, cables, a front cab le anchor, a backstop, four end panel mounts, middle support assemblies 

(midsupports), cable guides, a front support, a front support leg kit, sliding panels, two end panels, slider kits, 

slider shims, a tether kit, four tow hooks, and a delineation bracket. The system has a nominal 32 5/8" height 

and 34 1 /2" width. The test level 2 system measures approximately 185" (4 Bays) in length. 

TAU-M has anchorage configurations for Concrete or Asphalt foundations or existing roadways. The 

hardware was full scale crash tested in the Test Level 3 configuration. Further details regarding TL-2 asphalt 

anchoring configurations are in Enclosure A. 

TAU-M may be configured in part using some components of the TAU-II (NCHRP 350) system including the 

Compact Backstop and cable assemblies from the Wide TAU-II. Details of the conversion kit and component 

substitutions are in Enclosure A. 

TAU-M utilizes standard corrugated thrie beam panels which enable the application of standard transition 

methods to various roadside hardware and barrier systems. Enclosure A details several standard transitions 

using AASHTO thrie beam panels and components. A proprietary transition using nested angled and standard 

end panels was tested and is available. 

Any delineation pattern, tape, or decal may be placed on the Delineation Bracket attached to the TAU-M. In 

addition, variations of brackets may be utilized with the TAU-M. Reference Enclosure A. 

TAU-M may display identification decals, tags, or stamps for product identification, component tracking and 

quality control. The identification method and location shall not effect the capacity, function, or performance 

of the TAU-M. Reference Enclosure A. 

The TAU-M may be painted, stained, or powder coated on surfaces that do not effect the function of the 

system in place of or in addition to galvanizing. Reference Enclosure A for details regarding surfaces that may 

be coated and the components or surfaces that may not. 

An alternative nut for the slider bolts may be used which limits the rotation of the nut during assembly and 

disassembly. The alternative nut does not effect the capacity of the joint, or the function or performance of the 

system. Details of the alternative nut are in Enclosure A. 

The EACs used on the TAU-M have embossed lettering on their surfaces. The lettering may be changed and 

updated as required without effecting the function or performance of the component or system. 

Manufacturing drawings may be adjusted to ensure manufacturing capability and consistency with MASH 

tested and certified product. 

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 criteria. 

Engineer Name: Joseph Nagy 

Engineer Signature: Joseph Nagy Digitally signed by Joseph Nagy 

Date: 2018.09.2814:56:37 -07'00' 

Address: 170 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Same as Submitter D

Country: USA Same as Submitter D

A brief description ot each crash test and its result: 
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Required Test Narrative Evaluation 

Number Description Results 

The TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-30 for non-gating crash 

cushions. 

The TAU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article captured the 11 00C 

vehicle in a controlled manner. The vehicle 

did not penetrate, underride, or override 

the installation. The test article exhibited 

controlled permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

2-30 (1100() 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the T AU-M crash cushion. 

Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and PASS 

lateral directions were below the limit of 

40.0 ft/s (12.2 mi s) . ORAs in the longitudinal 

and lateral directions were below the 

preferred limit of 15.0 G. There was no test 

article debris detached during the test. 

There was no deformation to the occupant 

compartment of the 11 00C test vehicle. 

There was no intrusion into the occupant 

compartment. The test vehicle rema ined 

upright during and after the collision with 

minor roll and pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 
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Required Test Narrative Evaluation 

Number Description Results 

The TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-31 for non-gating crash 

cushions. 

The TAU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article captured the 2270P 

vehicle in a controlled manner. The vehicle 

did not penetrate, underride, or override 

the installation. The test article exhibited 

controlled permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

2-31 (2270P) satisfied in testing the TAU-M crash cushion. 

Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and PASS 

lateral directions were below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/ s (9.1 mi s) . ORAs in the 

longitudinal and lateral directions were 

below the limit of 20.49 G. There was no test 

article debris detached during the test. 

There was no deformation in the occupant 

compartment of the 2270P test vehicle. 

There was no intrusion into the occupant 

compartment. The test vehicle remained 

upright during and after the collision with 

minor roll and pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 
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The TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-32 for non-gating crash 

cushions. 

The TAU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article captured the 11 00C 

vehicle in a controlled manner. The vehicle 

did not penetrate, underride, or override 

the installation. The test article exhibited 

controlled permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the TAU-M crash cushion. 

2-32 (1100() Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and PASS 

lateral directions were below the limit of 

40.0 ft/s (12.2 m/ s). ORAs in the longitudinal 

and lateral directions were below the 

preferred limit of 15.0 G. There was no test 

article debris detached during the test. 

There was no deformation in the occupant 

compartment of the 11 00C test vehicle. 

There was no intrusion into the occupant 

compartment. The test vehicle rema ined 

upright during and after the collision with 

minor roll and pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 
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The TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-33 for non-gating 

redirective crash cushions. 

The T AU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article captured the 2270P 

vehicle in a controlled manner. The vehicle 

did not penetrate, underride, or override 

the installation. The test article exhibited 

controlled permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

2-33 (2270P) satisfied in testing the TAU-M crash cushion. PASS Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and 

lateral directions were below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 m/ s). ORAs in the 

longitudinal and lateral directions were 

below the limit of 20.49 G. There was no test 

article debris detached during the test. 

There was no deformation in the occupant 

compartment of the 2270P test vehicle. 

There was no intrusion into the occupant 

compartment. The test vehicle remained 

upright during and after the collision with 

minor roll and pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 
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The TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-34 for non-gating crash 

cushions. 

The TAU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article first captu red and 

later redirected the 11 00C vehicle in a 

controlled manner. The vehicle did not 

penetrate, underride, or override the 

installation. The test article exhibited 

controlled permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

2-34 (1100() 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the T AU-M crash cushion. 

Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and PASS

lateral directions were below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 mi s). ORAs in the 

longitudinal and lateral directions were well 

below the preferred limit of 15.0 G. There 

was no test article debris detached during 

the test. 

There was no deformation in the occupant 

compartment of the 11 00C test vehicle. 

There was no intrusion into the occupant 

compartment. The test vehicle remained 

upright during and after the collision with 

minor roll and pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 
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The TAU-M was determined to have 

2-35 (2270P) 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-35 for non-gating crash 

cushions. 

The TAU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article redirected the 

2270P vehicle in a controlled manner. The 

vehicle did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test article 

exhibited controlled permanent and 

dynamic deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the TAU-M crash cushion. 

Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and 

lateral directions were below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 mi s) . ORAs in the 

longitudinal and lateral directions were well 

below the preferred limit of 15.0 G. There 

was no test article debris detached during 

the test. 

There was no deformation to the occupant 

compartment of the 2270P test vehicle. 

There was no intrusion into the occupant 

compartment. The test vehicle remained 

upright during and after the collision with 

moderate roll and minor pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 

PASS 

2-36 (2270P) 

By coincidence and due to the shorter 

length of the TAU-M, TL2 system (compared 

to the TAU-M, TL3), the critical impact point 

and the beginning of length of need for 

Tests 2-35 and Test 2-36 coincide. As a 

result, Test 2-35 and Test 2-36 are identical 

in all respects, having the same impact 

point, same impact angle, same impact 

velocity and using the same impacting

vehicle. 

STI submits that the results ofTest 2-35 

satisfy the requirements for both tests, 2-35 

and 2-36. 

As described in the test report for Test 

2-35, the TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-35 and Test 2-36 for nongating crash cushions. 

PASS 
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2-37 (2270P) 

The TAU-M was determined to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 2-37a for non-gating crash 

cushions. 

The TAU-M crash cushion satisfied the 

MASH structural adequacy criteria for its 

intended function as a non-gating crash 

cushion. The test article redirected the 

2270P vehicle in a controlled manner. The 

vehicle did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test article 

exhibited controlled permanent and 

dynamic deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the TAU-M crash cushion. 

Theoretical OIVs in the longitudinal and PASS 

lateral directions were below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 mi s) . ORAs in the 

longitudinal and lateral directions were 

below the preferred limit of 15.0 G. There 

was no test article debris detached during 

the test. 

There was moderate deformation to the 

occupant compartment of the 2270P test 

vehicle. There was no intrusion into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. 

The TAU-M crash cushion was judged as 

satisfying the applicable MASH vehicle 

trajectory criteria. 

2-38 (1500A) 

Calculations performed to demonstrate 

acceptable occupant risk values per MASH 

evaluation criteria. Reference Enclosure A, 

"TAU-M Crash Cushion System MASH 

Configuration Justification" section titled 

"1500A Vehicle (MASH Test 2-38)". 

PASS 

2-40 (1100C) NA Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-41 (2270P) 

2-42 (1100C) 

2-43 (2270P) 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-44 (2270P) NA Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

2-45 (1500A) NA 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.): 
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Laboratory Name: Safe Technologies Inc. 

Digitally signed by Joseph Nagy Laboratory Signature: Joseph Nagy Date: 2018.09.28 15:34:06 -07'00' 

Address: 170 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Same as Submitter D 

Country: United States of America Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

A2LA 1851 .01 Number and Dates of current Valid through March 31 , 2020 

Accreditation period : 

Submit Form 

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-1 3 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: 

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Test Agency... . ........ ......... ................. . SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number .............. .... .. .................. . . TAU230-C1 

Test Designation . ..................................... ... MASH 2-30 

Date ... ...... . ...... ..... .. ......... .......... ..... .......... 6/11/2018 

Test Article 

Name ............ .. .... . Universal TAU-M, TL-2 

Type .......... ... ... .. . . Redirective, Non-gating Crash Cushion 

Installation Length . ...... .. .. ...... ... ....... ..... 185 in (4.7 m) 

Width .. 34 1/2 in (875 mm) 

Height . 32 5/8 in (829 mm) 

Test Vehicle 

Type/ Designation ... ... ............ .. . 1100C 

Make and Model ...... .. ... .... .. ......... ..... ..... ........... 2011 Hyundai Accent 

Curb Weight ..... .. .................. .. ......... ... ... .... .... . 2,474 lb (1122 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight . .. .............. 2,426 lb (1 ,100.5 kg) 

Gross Static Weight .. ....... 2,592 lb (1 ,175.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ....................... ... ....................... . 43.4 mph (69.8 km/h) 

Angle ... ..... .... .... ······· ·· ···· · ··· ······ ·· 00 deg 

Location I Orientation .. ........................ ............... 1/4 Offset 

Exit Conditions 

Speed...................... ... ....... ... . . N/A 

Angle ... . . N/A 

Post Impact Trajectory 

Vehicle Stability .. Satisfactory 

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) ... ... 7.9 ft (2.42 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing . . . . . ...... .. . . N/A 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ............................ . .... 31.5 ft/s (9.6 mis) 

Lateral OIV. ... .... ... ... ... ..... ..................... 2.95 ft/s (0.9 m/s) 

Longitudinal ORA . . .... ........... .. ...... ..... .. 11 .2 G 

Lateral ORA ........... .. ..... 1.6 G 

THIV ...... . 31 .8 ft/s (9.7 mis) 

PHO ......................... 11 .2 G 

ASI ..... ..... .. . 0.84 

Test Article Damage: .. . Minimal 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke. ................ 5.9 ft (1.80 m) 

Permanent lateral deflection ... .... ....... 4.1 in (10.5 cm) 

Dynamic lateral deflection . .. ........ .. 6.4 in (16.2 cm) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS .. ... ... ....... .. . 12-FL-3 

CDC.. .. ... ................. 12FLEW1 

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Test Agency ......... ........ ................. ...... .. . SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number ...... ............ ...... ...... ........ . TAU231-C1 

Test Designation ...... ... ... .......... .. .. . .. . ............. .... MASH 2-31 

Date... . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. ....... .... .. ... ........... ....... ....... 6/5/2018 

Test Article 

Name Universal TAU-M , TL-2 

Type . ... Redirective, Non-gating Crash Cushion 

Installation Length .. ... .... .. ... ....... ......... ... ... .. ....... 185 in (4.7 m) 

Width . . ...... ... .. .... ............... ... .. 34 1/2 in (875 mm) 

Height ............. ... ................ 32 5/8 in (829 mm) 

Test Vehicle 

Type / Designation ........... .... . . 2270P 

Make and Model ............... .. ............ ...... ... ......... 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 

Curb Weight . ............ .... ... ..... 4,885 lb (2,216 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight ......... .. . .. . .. .. ... .................... .. 5,017 lb (2,275.5 kg) 

Gross Static Weight ................ .... . ............... ... .... 5,017 lb (2,275.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed .... .... ... ... ... ..... ................ ... . .... . 43.6 mph (70.2 km/h) 

Angle . ..... ......... . .... 0.0 deg 

Location I Orientation .. .... ....... ..... ..... .... . FronUCenter 

Exit Conditions 

Speed ... ..... ......... ........... . NIA 

Angle (deg) .. ...... ......... . . NIA 

Post Impact Trajectory 

Vehicle Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. . Satisfactory 

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) .... 10.8 ft (3.29 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing . ......... NIA 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ... ... . . ......... .............. ..... ... . 24.9 ft/s (7.6 m/s) 

Lateral OIV ...... ...... ............... .. ... . .... 2.30 ft/s (0. 7 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA ...................... ... . 15.8 G 

Lateral ORA .. . .. ..... ..... ... ......... 3.1 G 

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

PHO .............. . 15.8 G 

ASI .. . ............ . ........ 1.15 

Test Article Damage: ... ....... ..... .. ..... . .... Minimal 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal System Stroke ... . .......... 9.08 ft (2.77 m) 

Permanent Lateral Deflection .. 3.3 in (8.4 cm) 

Dynamic Lateral Deflection ........... . 7.7 in (19.4 cm) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS.. ... .. . ... ... ... . ........ .... ...... 12-FC-3 

CDC..... ........... .. ... ........... .. .. .... ... .. ....... 12FCEW1 

Maximum Interior Deformation . ... ... . No Deformation 
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Test Number. . TAU233-C1 

Test Designation . .. ......... .............. MASH 2-33 

Date... ... 6/7/2018 

Test Article 

Name ... . Universal TAU-M. TL-2 

Type ... .................... ....... ........ ....... Redirective, Non-gating Crash Cushion 

Installation Length ......... ........ .................... . ... ... 185 in (4.7 m) 

Width ... .... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... ... ............ ..................... 34 1/2 in (875 mm) 

Height ........... .. ................... .. ..... 32 5/8 in (829 mm) 

Test Vehicle 

Type / Designation ...... ..... .... ..... ........ .... . 2270P 

Make and Model . ........... .. ... 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 

Curb Weight ............ ... .. ... ... ... ........ .. .... .. 5,194 lb (2,356 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight ......... ... ..... .... 5,012 lb (2,273.5 kg) 

Gross Static Weight 5,012 lb (2,273.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ..... 42.9 mph (69.1 km/h) 

Angle . ....... .... .... . 15 deg 

Location I Orientation . ........... .. .. FronUCenter 

Exit Conditions 

Speed ......... . .. N/A 

Angle.... . .. N/A 

Post Impact Trajectory 

Vehicle Stability ......... ...... ........ .... .. .. ..... Satisfactory 

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) . 10.6 ft (3.22 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing ....... ....... .. N/A 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV .. .... ..... .... ... ........ ... ......... .. . 25.6 ft/s (7.8 mis) 

Lateral OIV . ...................... .... .3.28 ft/s (1 .0 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA . ... ..... .... 16.5 G 

Lateral ORA ............................ ... .... . 2.9 G 

THIV .................... .................... ...... 26.2 ftis (8.0 mis) 

PHO .......... .... ... .. .... ............... .. . 16.8 G 

ASI ...... .. ... 1.20 

Test Article Damage:. ........... .. ... . .... ... ...... .... Minimal 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke.. .. 8.99 ft (2.74 m) 

Permanent lateral deflection ..... ......... . ...... 4.6 in (11 .8 cm) 

Dynamic lateral deflection . ...... .. .. ..... 11 .7 in (29.8 cm) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS .. ...... .. .. . .. 12-FC-1 

CDC.. ...... ............ 12FCLW1 

Maximum Interior Deformation . ......... .... .. .... .. No Deformation 
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Test Agency.. . ... ........ ... .. ...... . . SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number. . ... ... ...... ... ....... ........... . TAU234-C1 

Test Designation .... . ....... ... ... .... .................. MASH 2-34 

Date ......... ....... . . ....... ......... ................ 6/20/2018 

Test Article 

Name . Universal TAU-M , TL-2 

Type ... ...... . . .. .... .. .. .. ... Redirective, Non-gating Crash Cushion 

Installation Length .. .......... ... ....... 185 in (4.7 m) 

Width . 34 1/2 in (875 mm) 

Height .......... . ... ... ... . . .. .. ... . .. . ... ... ... . . . 32 5/8 in (829 mm) 

Test Vehicle 

Type/ Designation .... ..... ... ....... 1100C 

Make and Model ........ ... ... . ..... 2011 Kia Rio 

Curb Weight . ........ ................. ....... .... 2,446 lb (1 ,109.5 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight ... ... ... ......... .. ... ... ... ... .. .. 2,436 lb (1 ,105 kg) 

Gross Static Weight ................... ... . .. 2,601 lb (1 ,180 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ................ .. ... . . ............... ..... .. .44.2 mph (71 .1 km/h) 

Angle . ·························· ·· ···· 15 deg 

Location I Orientation . ........................... CIP, 2.39 ft (72.9 cm) downstream 

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Exit Conditions 

Speed ................. .. ....... ...... ..... .... . . ... .. ... 41.5 mph (66.8 km/h) 

Angle.. . . . 8 deg 

Post Impact Trajectory 

Vehicle Stability . . . . . . . . ........................... .. Satisfactory 

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) ... ... ... .... ... 124 ft (37.8 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing ... .. None 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV .. ... ... .. . . . .. . ... .. . ........ ... 7.23 ft/s (2.2 m/s) 

Lateral OIV ... ... ... .... . ........ ...... ..... . 17.4 ft/s (5.3 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA . . . . . . .. .......................... .. 1.1 G 

Lateral ORA . . . . .. . . .. ... . . .................. 3.4 G 

THIV .. . ......... .. .. . ..... . ..... .. ... .. 18.4 ft/s (5.6 mis) 

PHD ..... .... .... .. ........ ........ ....... . ... .. . 3.5 G 

ASI .... ............ . 0.61 

Test Article Damage: .. . .... ..... ... . ....... Minimal Cosmetic Damage 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal System Stroke ............... ......... .... N/A 

Permanent Lateral Deflection ............ .............. 1.2 in (3 cm) 

Dynamic Lateral Deflection ... ..... ...... ......... .... 7.4 in (18 cm) 

Vehicle Damage 

VDS.. .. ........... 11-LFQ-1 

CDC ... .... 11LDEW1 

Maximum Interior Deformation ............ ... ...... .. No Deformation 
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Test Agency .. .. .. .. . .. .... .. .... .. ........... ...... .... .. ....... SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number ............ ..... .. ................................. TAU235-C1 

Test Designation . MASH 2-35 & MASH 2-36 

Date ... .. ... . ................. .......................... .. 6/14/2018 

Test Article 

Name . Universal TAU-M, TL-2 

Type .. . .. Redirective, Non-gating Crash Cushion 

Installation Length . ........ .. .. . 185 in (4.7 m) 

Width .. .. . 34 1 /2 in (875 mm) 

Height . .. .. ... ...... ................. .... . 32 5/8 in (829 mm) 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation .. . ...... .. ............... . 2270P 

Make and Model .. ... ... . .. . .. . ............ ............... 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 

Curb Weight .. .. .. .. . .. ...... ... ... .. .. . ... .. . .. . ...... .. .. . . 4,896 lb (2,221 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight ................ .... ........... 5,034 lb (2,283.5 kg) 

Gross Static Weight ................................... . .... 5,034 lb (2,283.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ... .... .. . .. .... .. .. .43.1 mph (69.4 km/h) 

Angle . .. 25 deg 

Location I Orientation . .. .. .. .. . . BLON at 2.99 ft (0.91 m) downstream from 

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Exit Conditions 

Speed .. .. ...... .. . ... 38 mph (61 .8 km/h) 

Angle ... ......... ..... . . 10 deg ··············· .. 

Post Impact Trajectory 

Vehicle Stability . Satisfactory 

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) . .. .. 159.2 ft (48.5 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing .............. .. Minimal 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ............. ........ .. .. .. ... ... . 26.9 ft/s (8.2 m/s) 

Lateral OIV .. .... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... ... . .. .......... . 13.1 ft/s (4.0 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA ...... ...... ........... .. .......... ... . 5.7 G 

Lateral ORA .......... .. ........ .. .... .. .. ......... ... ..... 5.5 G 

THIV ................ .. .... ... . .......................... .... 28.9 ft/s (8.8 mis) 

PHO ......... .... .. .... ... ..... .. .......... .. .............. .. 6.9 G 

ASI .. ............ .. ............ ......... 0.97 

Test Article Damage: ... . .... Minimal 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke .... N/A 

Permanent lateral deflection 3.6 in (9.2 cm) 

Dynamic lateral deflection . ................. 10.6 in (26.8 cm) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS .. 11 -LFQ-2 

CDC ............................ . 11LDEW1 

Maximum Interior Deformation .. .. .. .. .. ... ... .. .... No Deformation 
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Test Agency ... ...... SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC . 

Test Number. . .. .. ... ... ... TAU237a-C1 

Test Designation ... .. .. .. ..... ..... ......... ...... .. ...... MASH 2-37a 

Date ... . . ........ ... ... ..... ... .. ...... ........ .. ... .. 6/27/2018 

Test Article 

Name ............ .. .......... .. ........ ·· ··· ··········· . Universal TAU-M, TL-2 

Type .......... ...... . ······ ········· ---- ····· ··-- ·-- ·--···· ... Redirective, Non-gating Crash Cushion 

Installation Length ......... ...... .............. . .. 242 in (6.15 m) 

Width . . ..... ............................. 34 1/2 in (875 mm) 

Height .. ... ...... ....... .. .... 32 5/8 in (829 mm) 

Test Vehicle 

Type / Designation . ....... ...... ... .. . 2270P 

Make and Model . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . ...... . 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 

Curb Weight . ............. .. ..... .... ........... .... 5,003 lb (2,269.5 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight . . . . . . ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. .. 5,003 lb (2,269.5 kg) 

Gross Static Weight . .. ... . .................. ......... ... .. 5,003 lb (2,269.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ......... ........... ... ...... ... ....... . ... .43.4 mph (69.9 km/h) 

Angle ......... . 25 deg 

Location I Orientation ... ..... ......... . Reverse CIP at 6.67 ft (2.03 m) upstream 

from drownstream end of backstop 

Exit Conditions 

Speed .. . ..... ........... ... ......... 30.7 mph (49.4 km/h) 

Angle.. ........ ..... . .. ... ...... 16 deg 

Post Impact Trajectory 

Vehicle Stability ....................... .. ... .... .......... Satisfactory 

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) .. . ... ... ... . . 85 ft (25.9 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing .... Minimal 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ........... ......... ...... ... ......... .. 20.3 ft/s (6.2 mis) 

Lateral OIV ... .. .. ..... ........... ..... .. ..... .. .... 19.7 ft/s (6.0 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA ..... .. ... ..................... ....... .. 8.6 G 

Lateral ORA . . . . .. .. . .. . . . .. . ... . . ... 9.4 G 

THIV ........... . ...... ...... 27.9 ft/s (8.5 mis) 

PHO. . ...... ...... .... ........................... . 10.9 G 

ASI ..... ........ . . .................... , ..... 1.15 

Test Article Damage: ... .. .. ........ .. ... .. . .... Minimal 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke ... ... ....... .. .. N/A 

Permanent lateral deflection . . .. ...... ..... 3.6 in (9.2 cm) 

Dynamic lateral deflection 10 in (25.8 cm) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS.. ..... .. ......... 11-LFQ-5 

CDC ... .. 11LDEW2 

Maximum Interior Deformation ... 4.25 in (108 mm) in the 
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INTENDED USE 

The Universal TAU-MTM system is a re-directive non-gating crash cushion and is ideally suited for hazards such as 

the ends of rigid barriers, tollbooths, utility poles, and more. This system is designed to reduce severity of an errant 

vehicle impact and to safely stop or redirect an errant vehicle away from roadside or median hazards. These types of systems are 

typically applied to locations where head-on and angled impacts are likely to occur and it is desirable to have the 

majority of post impact trajectories on the impact side of the system. 

The Universal TAU-MTM parallel crash cushions can protect hazards up to 30" [762] and offers a variety of 

anchoring options to fit many applications. Standard non-proprietary thrie-beam transitions may enable protecting 

much wider hazards. Test Level 2 systems are 4 Bays and Test Level 3 systems are 7 Bays. 

The TAU-IITM (SCT0ia-b) may be converted to a TAU-M. 

APPROVALS 

The Universal TAU-M1

M system has been fully tested in conformance with MASH Test Level 2 and Test Level 3 

and is determined eligible for Federal reimbursement by FHWA. 

FHWA Eligibilty Letters: XXXXXXX 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Lindsay Transportation Solutions 

180 River Rd. 

Rio Vista, CA 94571 

www.barriersystemsinc.com 

Phone : 888-800-3691 or 707-374-6800 

Fax: 707-374-680 I 

Email: info@barriersystemsinc.com 

Un iversa I TAU-MTM 

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