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Administration 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

February 9, 2018 In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/B-300 

Mr. Moffette Tharpe 

Easi-Set Worldwide 

5119 Catlett Road 

PO Box 400 

Midland, VA 22728 

Dear Mr. Tharpe: 

This letter is in response to your January 23 , 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 FHW A letter of eligibility is 

assigned FHW A control number B-300 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by FHW A 

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: 

• J-J Hooks® MASH Free-Standing Barrier 

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 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, 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: J-J Hooks® MASH Free-Standing Barrier 


Type of system: Longitudinal Barrier 


Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 


Testing conducted by: Texas A&M Transportation Institute 


Date ofrequest: January 23, 2018 


Date initially acknowledged: January 23, 2017 


FHW A 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 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 B-300 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. 

• 	 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 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: January 23, 2018 I (' New r. Resubmission 

Name: Moffette Tharpe 

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Address: 5119 Catlett Road, PO Box 400, Midland, VA 22728 

Country: USA 

Easi-Set Worldwide 

Michael S. Griffith, Director To: 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 sta rting with Test Level Fl 

System Type Submission Type Device Name I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'B': Rig id/Semi-Rigid Barriers 

(Roadside, Median, Bridge 

Railinosl . 

(i' Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

J-J Hooks® MASH FreeStanding Barrier 

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: Moffette Tharpe Same as Submitter IZJ 

Company Name: Easi-Set Worldwide Same as Submitter IZJ 

Address: 5119 Catlett Road, PO Box 400, Midland, VA 22728 Same as Submitter IZJ 

Country: USA Same as Submitter IZJ 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TII) was contracted by EASJ-SET Worldwide to perform full-scale crash 

testing of the J-J Hooks® MASH Free-Standing Barrier. There are no shared financial interests in the J-J Hooks® 

MASH Free-Standing Barrier by TII, or between EASJ-SET Worldwide and Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 

other than the costs involved in the actual crash tests and reports for this submission to FHWA. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(i' New Hardware or 

Significant Modification 

(' Modification to 

Existing Hardware 

J-J Hooks® MASH Free-Standing Barrier is an F-shape, precast median temporary concrete barrier with J-J 

Hooks connections. Each barrier segment is 12 ft long, 32 inches tall, and 24 inches wide at the base, tapering 

to 9 inches wide at the top with symmetrical lower and upper slopes on both faces. The barrier segments are 

connected using the J-J Hooks connection. This connection consists of interlocking %-inch thick x 18-inch tall 

steel plates with the exposed ends bent 180° to a 3/8-inch inside radius to form a "J" hook with a 1 V2-inch long 

return. The top of the hook plates are 4 inches below the top of the barriers. The plates were longitudinally 

connected through the length of each barrier segment with four #5 continuous steel reinforcing bars that were 

welded to each plate. 

In each crash test, the test installation consisted of 16 unrestrained barrier segments. The total length of the 

barrier installation was approximately 193 ft - 1Oh inches, including a nominal 1 V2-inch gap between the ends 

of the adjacent barrier segments. 

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: Nauman M. Sheikh, P.E. 

Nauman Sheikh Digitally signed by Nauman Sheikh 

ON: cn=Nauman Sheikh, o=Texas A&M Transportation lnst1tute, ou, 

ema1l=n-sheikh@tt1.tamu.edu, c=US 

Date: 2018.0 1.23 09:32:21 -06'00' 

Engineer Signature: 

Address: TII, TAMU 3135, College Station, TX 77843-3135 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 
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Requ ired Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-10 (1 lOOC) 

A 2011 Kia Rio, traveling at a speed of 61 .0 

mi/h, contacted the J-J Hooks'" MASH FreeStanding PCB 3.3 ft upstream of a joint 

between barrier segments at an impact 

angle of 25.2°. The barrier contained and 

redirected the 11 OOC vehicle. The vehicle 

did not penetrate, underride, or override 

the installation. The working width was 49.2 

inches at a height of 2.0 inches near the toe 

of the barrier. Maximum dynamic 

deflection of the barrier during the test was 

26.2 inches, and maximum permanent 

deformation was 26.0 inches. No vehicle 

occupant compartment deformation or 

intrusion was noted. The 11 OOC vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision event. Maximum roll and pitch 

angles were 25° and 10°, respectively. 

Maximum longitudinal OIV was 14.4 ft/ s, 

and maximum lateral OIV was 22.0 ft/ s. 

Maximum longitudinal occupant ridedown 

acceleration was 4.2 g, and maximum lateral 

occupant ridedown acceleration was 6 g. 

The J-J Hooks'" Free-Standing PCB 

performed acceptably for MASH Test 3-10 

for longitudinal barriers. Crash test report 

690900-JJHl 1 is attached for this test. 

PASS 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-11 (2270P) 

A 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup truck, 

traveling at a speed of 62.4 mi/h, impacted 

the J-J Hooks® MASH Free-Standing Barrier 

3.5 ft upstream of the joint between barrier 

segments, at an impact angle of 25.8 

degrees. The J-J Hooks® MASH FreeStanding Barrier contained and redirected 

the 2270P vehicle. The vehicle did not 

penetrate, underride, or override the 

installation. Maximum dynamic deflection 

during the test was 64.2 inches. Only small 

pieces of the concrete spaI led off the 

installation; however, these pieces did not 

penetrate or show potential to penetrate 

the occupant compartment, nor present 

hazard to others in the area. No occupant 

compartment deformation or intrusion 

occurred. The 2270P vehicle remained 

stable during and after the collision event. 

Maximum roll and pitch angles were 24 

degrees and 13 degrees, respectively. 

Longitudinal OIV was 15. 1 ft/s, and lateral 

OIV was 19.7 ft/s. Maximum longitudinal 

ridedown acceleration was 4.0 g, and 

maximum lateral ridedown acceleration was 

13.6 g. 

The J-J Hooks" MASH Free-Standing Barrier 

performed acceptably for MASH Test 3-1 1. 

Crash test report 690900-JJHl 0 is attached 

for this test. 

PASS 

3-20 (11 OOC) This device is not a transition. Test not 

performed. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-21 (2270P) This device is not a transition. Test not 

performed. 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.) : 

Laboratory Name: Texas A&M Transportation Institute 

Laboratory Signature: Darrell L. Kuhn Darrell L. Kuhn 

2018.01 .23 10:03:12 -06'00' 

Address: TII, TAMU 3135, College Station, TX 77843-3135 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

ISO 1 7025 Laboratory 

Certificate Number: 2821 .01 

Valid To: April 30, 2019 
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Submitter Signature*: Moffette Tharpe e;<~::z::··'TM·"'··-•··"" ema1f-rr1h.i~e.t">i<;eLcom. c-US 

Oate2018.0U1111014-0500 

Submit Form 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

I) Additional disclosures ofrelated 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: 

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Test Standard Test No....... 

TTI Test No. 

Test Date .... 

Test Article 

Type ................................ .. 

Name .. . .................... . 

Installation Length ............ .. 

Material or Key Elements .. . 

Soil Type and Condition .... . 

Test Vehicle 

Type/Designation ............. .. 

Make and Model .. ... .. .. ..... ..

Curb .................................. . 


Test Inertial ...................... ..


Dummy .. .. ................... .. ..


Gross Static ............. .. ..... .. 


Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TII) 

MASH Test 3-10 

690900-JJH11 

2017-11-13 

Portable Concrete Barrier 

J-J Hooks Free-Standing PCB 

193 ft-10% inches 

16 standard F-Shape concrete barrier 

segments 12 ft long (face-to-face), 32 

inches tall , and 24 inches wide at the 

base, tapering to 9 inches wide at the top 

with J-J Hooks connectors 

Placed on concrete surface, damp 

1100C 

2011 Kia Rio 

25401b 

24491b 

165 lb 

26141b 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ................................ 61 .0 mi/h 

Angle .. .... ... ..... .. .. ....... 25.2° 

Location/Orientation .. .... .... . 3.3 ft upstream of 

joint 7-8 

Impact Severity . ...... .. ........ . 55 kip-ft 

Exit Conditions 

Speed .................... .. .......... 51 .1 mi/h 


Angle ................................. 4.0° 


Occupant Risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV .. ......... ... .. 14.4 ft/s 

Lateral OIV.. .... .... .... .. ... 22.0 ft/s 

Longitudinal Ridedown .. .. ... 4.2 g 

Lateral Ridedown .. .... .... .... . 9.6 g 

THIV .. ................................ 28.6 km/h 

PHO .. ........ .................... .. :.. 9.6 g 

ASI.. .... .... ............... .. ..... 1.82 

Max. 0.050-s Average 

Longitudinal ... .. .. ..... -7.4 g 

Lateral .. ........................... 12.4 g 


Vertical. ........................... -2.0 g 


Post-Impact Trajectory 

Stopping Distance .. ....... . .. 205 ft downstream 

60 ft twd traffic 

Vehicle Stability 

Maximum Yaw Angle .. 62° 

Maximum Pitch Angle .. .. . 10° 

Maximum Roll Angle ... .. ......... .. 25° 

Vehicle Snagging .. .. .................. No 

Vehicle Pocketing .. .. ..... ... No 

Test Article Deflections 

Dynamic.. .. ...... 26.2 inches 

Permanent ...... .. .............. 26.0 inches 

Working Width............... . . 49.2 inches 

Height of Working Width .. .... .. ... 2.0 inches 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS ..... ....................... 11LFQ4 

CDC ................ .. . .. ...... .. ..... 11FLEW4 

Max. Exterior Deformation ......... 8.0 inches 

OCDI .. ............. ... ................ ....... LFOOOOOOO 

Max. Occupant Compartment 

Deformation .......................... None 


Figure 5.7. Summary of Results for MASH Test 3-10 on J-J Hooks® Free-Standing PCB. 
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General Information Impact Conditions Post-Impact Trajectory 

Test Agency .... ..... ... .... Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) 

Test Standard Test No ....... MASH Test 3-11 

TTI Test No. ..... .. 690900-JJH10 

Test Date ...................... .... 2016-11-10 

Test Article 

Type .. .. .. .. ..... .. ... ..... Portable Concrete Barrier 

Name .. ..... .. ......................... Easi-Set MASH Free-Standing Barrier 

Installation Length ............... 193 ft-1 OY. inches 

Material or Key Elements .. .. 16 F-Shape unrestrained median barriers, 

12 ft long, 32 inches tall, 24 inches wide 

at the base, tapering to 9 inches wide at 

the top 

Soil Type and Condition ...... Placed on concrete surface 

Test Vehicle 

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


Make and Model .. ... ............ 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 


Curb .. ........................ ........ .. 5040 lb 
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0 Test Inertial .. .... ..... .... .... ...... 5039 lb 

-.] Dummy .. .. .......................... No dummy I Gross Static .. .. 5039 lb 0 

Speed .. .......... . .. .. . 62.4 mi/h 

Angle ..................... . ..25.8 degrees 

Location/Orientation ..... 3.5 ft upstream of 

joint 7 and 8 

Impact Severity ......... .. .. ... .... 124 kip-ft 

Exit Conditions 

Speed ............. ...... ..... ... ..... 53.0 mi/h 


Angle .................................. 2.5 degrees 


Occupant Risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV .. ....... .. .. .'... 15.1 ft/s 


Lateral OIV .......................... 19.7 ft/s 


Longitudinal Ridedown .. .... ..4.0 g 


Lateral Ridedown .. .. ... . 13.6 g 


THIV ........................ ...... ....27.4 km/h 


PHD ...... .. .......................... ..13.6 g 


ASI ..... .. ....................... 1.28 


Max. 0.050-s Average 

Longitudinal .................... - 6.5 g 

Lateral.. .... .. .. .... .. 10.1 g 

Vertical ............. .... . .. ........ - 4.3 g 

Stopping Distance.. .. ..... .. .. . 260 ft downstream 

Vehicle Stability 


Maximum Yaw Angle .. .... .... ...... .46 degrees 


Maximum Pitch Angle .. ........... .. . 13 degrees 


Maximum Roll Angle ................. 24 degrees 


Vehicle Snagging .. .... .. ... .. .......... No 


Vehicle Pocketing ....... .. .... .. .. ... .. No 


Test Article Deflections 

Dynamic ..................................... 64.2 inches 

Permanent .................. 63.0 inches 

Working Width...... .. .. ..... .. ..... 84.6 inches 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS .. .. ........................... 11LFQ4 

CDC .. .. .. ... .. ................ .. .... .. .. ... .. 11FLEW4 

Max. Exterior Deformation .......... 16.0 inches 

OCDI .. .. LFOOOOOOO 

Max. Occupant Compartment 

Deformation .. .. ........... .. .. .. None 

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