March 26, 2019 

 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/ WZ - 381 

Pexco, LLC 

3110 70th Ave East 

Tacoma, WA 98424 

Dear Mr. Schulz: 

This letter is in response to your May 1, 2018 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 FHW A control number WZ - 381 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

FHW A that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following devices are eligible within the length-of-need, with details provided in the form 

which is attached as an integral part of this letter: 

• Type III Barricade with X-Tube upright and footing 

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 ofTransportation, 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 if installed under the range of tested 

conditions. 

Name of system: Type III Barricade with X-Tube upright and footing 

Type of system: Work Zone 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 

Testing conducted by: E-Tech Testing Services, Inc 

Date of request: May 1, 2018 

FHW A 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 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 crash worthiness of the system. 
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Standard Provisions 

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

control number WZ-381 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 

docum·entation 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. 

• 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. Our regulations concerning proprietary 

products are contained in Title 23 , Code of Federal Regulations, Section 635.411. 

Sincerely, 

Michael Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

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Date of Request: April 25, 2018 (i' New r Resubmission I 

Name: Cra ig Schulz 

Company: Pexco,LLC 

Address : 3110 70th Ave East- Tacoma, WA 98424 

Country: USA 

Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies To: 

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 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work 

Zone Traffic Control Devices 

(e Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

Type Ill Barricade with XTube upright and angle 

iron Footing 

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: Craig Schulz Same as Submitter ~ 

Company Name: Pexco,LLC Same as Submitter ~ 

Address: 311 O70th Ave East- Tacoma, WA 98424 Same as Submitter ~ 

Country: USA Same as Submitter ~ 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

Pexco, LLC is the manufacturer of the Barricade Panels - the product is sold as components and systems using 

uprights and feet as tested. These products are not protected by patents and have been sold for years on the 

open market. 

Pexco, LLC sponsored certain crash tests of the X-Tube Angle Iron Type Ill barricade; these test were conducted 

by E-Tech Testing Services, an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary ofTrinity Highway. Full crash testing of 

the product was conducted in June of 2017. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(e New Hardware or 

• Significant Modification 

(' Modification to 

• Existing Hardware 

This product has been in successful use on the Nations highways for years, the testing was conducted to be 

compliant to to MASH guidelines for 12/31/2019 Sunset Dates for WZ products. The product is used to warn, 

close or inform roadway users to potential hazards and direct movement. 

The product consists of three primary components: 

1.) Three 1" X 8" UV stabilized High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Hollow boards which are available sheeted 

with retroreflective tape in a variety of lengths from 4' -12' in length (12' was tested as this is worst case). 

2.) Two Polymer Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) X-Tube Uprights 1.75" x 1.75" x 60" upright. 

3.) Two ofthe14 gauge angle iron steel feet 60" long. 

The board are fastened to the uprights with standard nuts and bolts. The assembly is pinned to the feet with a 

quick release pin to withstand accidental removal, although designed to give on impact. 

The entire assembly weighed in at 19.5 kg (42.9 lbs) 

No sandbags or lights were used in testing. 

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: Paul Kruse 

Engineer Signature: Paul Kruse Digitally signed by Paul Kruse 

Date: 2018.05.03 06:53:49 -07'00' 

Address: 3617B Cincinnati Ave. - Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

A briet description ot each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-70 (1 lO0C) Test not required as test article is less than 

100kg Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-71 (1 lO0C) 

E-TECH Test 81-0461-001 

Test Date 6-27-2017 

Per MASH, the test article is to be impacted 

on the critical impact point (CIP) at the 

critical impact angle (CIA) with an impacting 

11 00C vehicle at 100 km/hr. The 

orientations chosen were to impact the test 

article at 0 and 90 degrees. The vehicle 

used was a Grey primered black 2012 Ford 

Fiesta sedan. 

The actual impact velocities were 101 .6 km/ 

hand 100.1 km/h for the 0 and 90 deg sign 

stands, respectively. The point of impact 

was determined as the test vehicle's 

centerline passing through the center of the 

sign stands. 

For the 0 deg test article, the 11 00C 

vehicle's front bumper first impacted the 

lower HPDE panel of the test article. As the 

lower panel began to wrap around the 

vehicles bumper and the vertical uprights 

began to twist, the bottom of the middle 

panel contacted the vehicle's hood. The 

lower panel detached from the rest of the 

test article and remained wrapped around 

the vehicle's front bumper, fenders, front 

wheels and front doors. The test article 

then slid up the vehicle's hood and 

windshield slightly elevating the test article 

off the ground. The bottom of top panel 

contacted the vehicle's roof and slid over 

the top of the vehicle. As the vehicle passed 

under the test article, the feet twisted under 

the test vehicle from the sides between the 

front and rear wheels. The rear wheels then 

rolled over the feet deforming them. The 

test article slid to a stop and remained 

upright. 

For the 90 deg test article, the 11 00C 

vehicle's front bumper first impacted the 

cantilevered lower HDPE panel of the test 

article. The lower panel was pushed 

forward then buckled as the uprights began 

to deform. The lower corner of the middle 

panel then contacted the test vehicle's 

hood and buckled as it slid up towards the 

windshield. The lower corner of the upper 

panel initially contacted the vehicle's 

windshield and cracked/deformed the 

windshield as the panel began to buckle. 

The entire test article remained forward of 

the windshield and continued to push 

forward. Pieces of the test article began to 

separate as the vehicle came to rest. 

PASS 
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E-TECH Test 81-0461-002 

Test Date: 6-28-2017 

Per MASH, the test article is to be impacted 

on the critical impact point (CIP) at the 

critical impact angle (CIA) with an impacting 

2270P vehicle at 100 km/hr. The 

orientations chosen were to impact the test 

article at 0 and 90 degrees. The test was run 

on June 28, 2017 using a grey primer over 

silver 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 

pickup truck. 

The actual impact velocities were 101.7 

km/h and 100.4 km/h for the 0 and 90 deg 

sign stands, respectively. 

For the 0 deg test article, the 2270P 

vehicle's front bumper first impacted the 

lower HDPE panel of the test article and the 

grill impacted the middle panel. As the 

uprights began to buckle, one of the angle 

iron feet contacted the passenger running 

board under the passenger front door and 

tore the outer sheet metal skin. There was 

no additional damage/penetration beyond 

the outer layer. 

For the 90 deg test article, the 2270P 

vehicle's front bumper and grill first 

impacted the cantilevered lower and 

middle HDPE panels of the test article 

respectively. The lower corner of the top 

3-72 (2270P) panel then contacted the test vehicle's PASS 

hood but did not approach the windshield 

as it was still attached to the upright in front 

of the vehicle. 

The test vehicle sustained negligible 

damage to the front bumper, hood and 

roof. The front plastic grill was damaged 

and slightly displaced. As the legs of the 

barricade (0 deg orientation only) wrapped 

around the front end of the vehicle, the leg 

of the test article temporarily lodged into 

the vehicle's rocker panel but did not enter 

the occupant compartment whatsoever. 

There was no damage to the windshield. 

The damage to the test vehicle was 

categorized as FC-0 (negligible) on the 

Vehicle Damage Index and as 12FCLW0 

(negligible) on the Collision Deformation 

Classification Scale along the principal 

direction of force. There was negligible 

deformation to the occupant compartment 

based upon pre and post-test 

measurements. The Vehicle Compartment 

Deformation Index (VCDI) was categorized 

as AS0000000 as there was no measurable 

or visual deformation of the occupant 

compartment. 
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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: E-Tech Testing Services, Inc. 

Laboratory Signature: Timothy Mortensen Digitally signed by Timothy Mortensen 

Date: 2018.05.03 11 :57:32 -07'00' 

Address: 36178 Cincinnati Ave. 

Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current A2LA Certificate 0989.01 (1/12/2018 - 11/30/2019) 

Accreditation period : 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form : 

I) 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 
£-TECH Testing Services, Inc. ===========================================: 

Normal (0 deg) Orientation Perpendicular (90 deg) Orientation 

t = 0.000 sec t = 0.043 sec t = 0.087 sec t = 0.130 sec t = 0.000 sec t = 0.100 sec t = 0.199 sec t = 0.349 sec 

FRONT VIEW END VIEW 

Pexco T3B Barricade with X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet 

General Information 

Test Agency ................. E-TECH Testing Services 

Test Designation .......... MASH Test 3-72 

Test No ......................... 81 -0461-002 

Date .............. ................ 6/28/2017 

Test Article 

Type .................. . Pexco 

12 m wide T3B Barricade with 

X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet 

Work-Zone Traffic Control Device 

Dimensions .................. 1.52 m OA Height x 3.66 m Wide 

Installation Details ....... Three horizontal panels measuring 1.52 m, 

1.02 m and 0.51 m high (Top of Panel to Grade) 

Material and Key 19.5 kg Complete, Steel Legs, RPVC Uprights 

and Elements and (3) 3.66 m wide HOPE Panels with Reflective 

Sheeting 

Foundation Type ......... Asphalt, clean and dry 

and Condition 

Test Vehicle 

Type ....................................................... Production Model 

Designation ............................................ 2270P 

Model ..................................................... 201 I Dodge Ram 1500 

Curb ....................................................... 2285.0 kg 

Test lnertial.. .......................................... 2275.0 kg 

Dummy .................................... .............. N/A 

Gross Static .. .. ................................. ... .... 2275.0 kg 

Impact Conditions 

Speed (Normal Orientation) .................. IO I. 7 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ I 00.4 kph 

Impact Severity (Normal Orientation) ..908.0 kJ 

Impact Severity (Perp. Orientation) ...... 884.7 kJ 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (Normal Orientation) .................. 100.4 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ 99.8 kph 

Angle (deg) ............................................ 0 

Vehicle Damage 

Exterior 

VDS ..................................... FC-0 (negligible) 

CDC .................................... 12FCLW0 (negligible) 

Occupant Compartment Deformation 

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Figure 7 - Summary of Results - Pexco T3B Barricade with X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet Test 81-0461-002 

Pexco T3B Barricade with X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet Crash Test Results - Page 21 of 38 
£-TECH Testing Services, /11c. =========================================== 

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FRONT VIEW ENO VIEW 

Pexco T3B Barricade with X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet 

General Information 

Test Agency ................. E-TECH Testing Services 

Test Designation .......... MASH Test 3-71 

Test No ......................... 81-046 1-00 I 

Date ......... ..................... 6/27/2017 

Test Article 

Type .................. . Pexco 

12 m wide T38 Barricade with 

X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet 

Work-Zone Traffic Control Device 

Dimensions ........... ....... 1.52 m OA Height x 3.66 m Wide 

Installation Details ...... . Three horizontal panels measuring 1.52 m, 

1.02 m and 0.51 m high (Top of Panel to Grade) 

Material and Key 19.5 kg Complete, Steel Legs, RPVC Uprights 

and Elements and (3) 3.66 m wide HOPE Panels with Reflective 

Sheeting 

Foundation Type .......... Asphalt, clean and dry 

and Condition 

Test Vehicle 

Type ........... ... ... ............ .......................... Production Model 

Designation ............. ... .......... ......... .. ....... 1l00C 

Modcl... .................. ....... .......... .... ........... 20 I2 Ford Fiesta Sedan 

Curb .... ....... ... ................. ................... ..... 1139.0kg 

Test Incrtial... ... ......... ........ ......... ... ......... 1118.0 kg 

Dummy ............................................... ... N/A 

Gross Static.. ............................ .............. 1118.0 kg 

Impact Conditions 

Speed (Normal Orientation) ................. . 101 .6 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ 100.1 kph 

Impact Severity (Normal Orientation) .. 445 .6 kJ 

Impact Severity (Perp. Orientation) ..... .432 .2 kJ 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (Nom1al Orientation) .................. I 00. I kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ 99.4 kph 

Angle (dcg) ................... ....... .................. 0 

Vehicle Damage 

Exterior 

VDS ................... ................ .. FC-0 (negligible) 

CDC ... ..... ..... ..... ................ .. 12FCLW0 (negligible) 

chloriOccupant Compartment Deformation 

Windshield ... .................... ... 25 mm (max) 

All other areas ......... ..... ... .. .. Negligible 

Figure 2 - Summary of Results - Pexco T3B Barricade with X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet Test 81-0461-001 

Pexco T38 Barricade with X-Tube Upright and Angle Iron Feet Crash Test Results - Page 14 of 38 
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APPENDICES 

Appendix A - Details of Test Article 

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Yassin, Menna {FHWA) 

From: Craig Schulz <Craig.Schulz@ pexco.com > 

Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:48 AM 

To: Yassin, Menna (FHWA) 

Subject: RE: Data not visible on form 

Importance: High 

Hello Menna, 

This is your form how can I add to it, I have no edit or author authorities? 

Here is the complete text copied out of the forms you just sent back pasted in this email. 

X-TUBE and Angle Iron Footing 

3-71 (llOOC) 

-TECH Test 81-0461-001 

Test Date 6-27-2017 

Per MASH, the test article is to be impacted on the critical impact point (CIP) at the critical impact angle (CIA) with an 

impacting ll00C vehicle at 100 km/hr. The orientations chosen were to impact the test article at 0 and 90 degrees. The 

vehicle used was a Grey primered black 2012 Ford Fiesta sedan. 

The actual impact velocities were 101.6 km/h and 100.1 km/h for the 0 and 90 deg sign stands, respectively. The point of 

impact was determined as the test vehicle's centerline passing through the center of the sign stands. 

For the 0 deg test article, the ll00C vehicle's front bumper first impacted the lower HPDE panel of the test article. As the 

lower panel began to wrap around the vehicles bumper and the vertical uprights began to twist, the bottom of the middle 

panel contacted the vehicle's hood. The lower panel detached from the rest of the test article and remained wrapped 

around the vehicle's front bumper, fenders, front wheels and front doors. The test article then slid up the vehicle' s hood 

and windshield slightly elevating the test article off the ground. The bottom of top panel contacted the vehicle' s roof and 

slid over the top of the vehicle. As the vehicle passed under the test article, the feet twisted under the test vehicle from 

the sides between the front and rear wheels. The rear wheels then rolled over the feet deforming them. The test article 

slid to a stop and remained upright. 

For the 90 deg test article, the ll0OC vehicle' s front bumper first impacted the cantilevered lower HDPE panel of the test 

article. The lower panel was pushed forward then buckled as the uprights began to deform. The lower corner of the 

middle panel then contacted the test vehicle's hood and buckled as it slid up towards the windshield. The lower corner of 

the upper panel initially contacted the vehicle's windshield and cracked/deformed the windshield as the panel began to 

buckle. The entire test article remained forward of the windshield and continued to push forward . Pieces of the test 

article began to separate as the vehicle came to rest. 

No portion of the test articles engaged 

the undercarriage of the vehicle thus there was no notable damage to the undercarriage of the test vehicle (i .e. floor pan, 

foot well, oil pan, gas tank, trunk, etc.). 

The test vehicle sustained negligible damage to the front bumper, hood and roof. As the ends of the barricade (0 deg 

orientation only) wrapped around the front end of the car, it contacted the driver mirror which partially 

detached. There was deformation on the windshield from direct contact from the HDPE panel with reflective sheeting (90 

1 
deg orientation only) which resulted in localized deformation, with 25 mm max. deformation. The damage to the test 

vehicle was categorized as FC-0 (negligible) on the Vehicle Damage Index and as 12FCLWO (negligible) on the Collision 

Deformation Classification Scale along the principal direction of force. There was negligible deformation to the occupant 

compartment based upon pre and post-test measurements. The Vehicle Compartment Deformation Index (VCDI) was 

categorized as ASOOOOOOO as there was no measurable or visual deformation of the occupant compartment. 

The device was reviewed as successfully meeting all MASH evaluation criteria, for test 3-71 under both normal and 

perpendicular orientations. 

3-72 (2270P) 

E-TECH Test 81-0461-002 

Test Date: 6-28-2017 

Per MASH, the test article is to be impacted on the critical impact point (CIP) at the critical impact angle (CIA) with an 

impacting 2270P vehicle at 100 km/hr. The orientations chosen were to impact the test article at O and 90 degrees. The 

test was run on June 28, 2017 using a grey primer over silver 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab pickup truck. 

The actual impact velocities were 101.7 

km/h and 100.4 km/h for the O and 90 deg sign stands, respectively. 

For the O deg test article, the 2270P vehicle's front bumper first impacted the lower HOPE panel of the test article and the 

grill impacted the middle panel. As the uprights began to buckle, one of the angle iron feet contacted the passenger 

running board under the passenger front door and tore the outer sheet metal skin. There was no additional 

damage/penetration beyond the outer layer. 

For the 90 deg test article, the 2270P vehicle's front bumper and grill first impacted the cantilevered lower and middle 

HOPE panels of the test article respectively. The lower corner of the top panel then contacted the test vehicle's hood but 

did not approach the windshield as it was still attached to the upright in front of the vehicle. 

The test vehicle sustained negligible damage to the front bumper, hood and roof. The front plastic grill was damaged 

and slightly displaced. As the legs of the barricade (0 deg orientation only) wrapped around the front end of the vehicle, 

the leg of the test article temporarily lodged into the vehicle's rocker panel but did not enter the occupant compartment 

whatsoever. There was no damage to the windshield. The damage to the test vehicle was categorized as FC-0 

(negligible) on the Vehicle Damage Index and as 12FCLWO (negligible) on the Collision Deformation Classification Scale 

along the principal direction of force. There was negligible deformation to the occupant compartment based upon pre 

and post-test measurements. The Vehicle Compartment Deformation Index (VCDI) was categorized as ASOOOOOOO as 

there was no measurable or visual deformation of the occupant compartment. 

No portion of the test articles engaged 

the undercarriage of the vehicle thus there was no notable damage to the undercarriage of the test vehicle (i.e. floor 

pan, foot well, oil pan, gas tank, trunk, etc.). 

Craig Schulz I Pexco LLC 

Global Sales/ Product Line Manager - Traffic 

3110 701h Ave East ITacoma, WA 98424 

Office: (253) 284-8005 I Cell: (253) 886-7171 I Fax: (253) 284-8080 

Email: craig.schulz@pexco.com Visit us at: www.pexco.com 

From: Yassin, Menna (FHWA) <menna.yassin@dot.gov> 

Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 7:33 AM 

To: Craig Schulz <Craig.Schulz@pexco.com> 

Subject: Data not visible on form 

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Hello Mr. Schulz, 

We are in the final stage ofreview for the X-Tube and the PSST barrier, but unfortunately there is an issue with the 

eligibility form information, the text is not visible on some of the pages. Would you be able to send me another form for 

both devices that includes the remaining text (you can copy and past the invisible text to another page). As of now the text 

is being cut off (page 4 is blank) for test 3-71 and for test 3-72 also has missing text. Examples below. I've attached the 

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