1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

 Washington, D.C. 20590 

 

 

 

 

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U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

May 15, 2020 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/CC-162 

Mr. Ron Faulkenberry 

Gibraltar Global, LLC. 

1208 Houston Clinton Dr 

Burnet TX 78611 

USA 

Dear Mr. Faulkenberry: 

This letter is in response to your January 30, 2020 request for the Federal Highway 

Administration (FHWA) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHWA letter of eligibility is 

assigned FHWA control number CC-162 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by FHWA 

that expressly references this device. 

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

which is attached as an integral part of this letter: 

• TL-3 4 Cable End Terminal 

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash 

test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials’(AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). 

However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do 

not regulate the manufacture of roadside safety devices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the 

Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the 

device for any particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, or the United 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular 

outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper 

manufacturing, installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as 

tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other 

structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 
 

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Eligibility for Reimbursement 

Based solely on a review of crash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, 

and the crash test laboratory, FHWA agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test 

and evaluation criteria of the AASHTO’s MASH. Therefore, the device is eligible for 

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

conditions. 

Name of system: TL-3 4 Cable End Terminal 

Type of system: End Terminal 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

Date of request: January 30, 2020 

FHWA concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory on the 

attached form. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation, including reports of the crash tests or other testing 

done, videos of any crash testing, and/or drawings of the device, are described in the attached 

form. 

Notice 

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

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

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

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 

You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, 

mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of AASHTO’s MASH.

Issuance of this letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This 

letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: (1) there are any inaccuracies in 

the information submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing 

was flawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, (4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other 

information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and 

complete information about the crashworthiness of the system. 
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Standard Provisions 

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

control number CC-162 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test 

documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and 

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

• This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use, 

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

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

determination ofvalidity, 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 ofsubsequent 

information related to crash testing. 

Sincerely, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
SystemType SubmissionType DeviceName/ Variant TestingCriterion Test 

Level 

'CC':CrashCushions,Attenua 

PhysicalCrashTesting 

Engineering Analysis 

TL-34CableEnd 

Terminal 

AASHTOMASH TL3 

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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

tter mibuS

Date of Request: January30,2020 

Name: StevenMatsusaka 

Company: ApplusIDIADAKARCOEngineering,LLC. 

Address: 9270HollyRd,Adelanto,CA92301 

Country: UnitedStatesof 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&TestingCriterion-Enter from right to left starting with TestLevel ! -! -! ! -! -! 

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: RonFaulkenberry SameasSubmitter 

CompanyName: GibraltarGlobal,LLC. SameasSubmitter 

Address: 1208HoustonClintonDr,Burnet TX78611 SameasSubmitter 

Country: UnitedStatesof America SameasSubmitter 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

GibraltarGlobal,LLC.and ApplusIDIADAKarcoEngineering,LLC.shareno ($0.00) financial interests between 

the two organizations. Thisincludesno ($0.00)financial interest but not limited to: 

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

valuesare notneeded); 

ii. Consulting relationships; 

iii. Researchfunding or other formsof researchsupport; 

iv. Patents,copyrights, and other intellectual propertyinterests; 

v. Licensesor contractual relationships;or 

vi. Businessownership and investment interest. 
 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Help 

TheGibraltar GlobalTL-34CableEndTerminalconsistsof one(1)anchor post assembly,one(1)cablerelease 

assembly,two (2)J-bolt posts,and two (2)sockets.Theterminal isclassifiedasa gating redirectiveend terminal 

designed to be used with theGibraltar Global4cableMASHsystem.TheGibraltar GlobalCableBarriersystem 

can be installed with postspacing ranging from 7.0ft (2.1m) to 21.0ft.(6.4m),the postspacing used for this test 

was7.0ft (2.1m) to evaluatevehiclestabilityand occupant compartment damage.Theas-tested terminal had a 

total length of 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) and the complete installation length was 214.8 ft. (65.5 m). As recommended 

in MASHthecableswere tensioned to the manufacturer’sspecified tension at 100°F, which was 4200 lbs. 

Therewasone modification madeduring the testing of theGibraltar GlobalTL-34CableEndTerminal during 

theMASHtest program.ForTests30and 31, thesystem includedaLONline post installed at theend of the 

terminal section,7.5ft.(2.3m) downstream of thesecondJ-bolt post and 27.5ft.(8.4m) from theanchor post. 

Thefinalsystem design,asused forTests32,33,34,35,and 37b, theLONline post at the downstreamend of 

the terminal wasmoved to 14.5ft. downstream from thesecondJ-bolt post.Theoverall terminal length for 

both versions of the system was 27.5 ft. (8.4 m). Complete details on the design modification is included in 

AttachmentA to thissubmissionand in thecomplete test reports. 

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: StevenMatsusaka 

EngineerSignature: Steven Matsusaka DN: cn=StevenMatsusaka,email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com,c=US DigitallysignedbyStevenMatsusaka 

Date:2020.01.1419:07:40-08'00' 

Address: 9270HollyRd,Adelanto,CA92301 SameasSubmitter 

Country: UnitedStatesof America SameasSubmitter 

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RequiredTest 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-30(1100C) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P37410-01. 

An 1100C test vehicle impacting the 

terminal endat a nominalspeedandangle 

of 62 mph and 0°, respectively, with the 

quarterpoint of the vehiclealigned with the 

centerline of the terminal. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate structural 

adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle 

trajectory.A2013KiaRio 4-doorsedanwith 

a test inertial massof 2425.0lbs(1100.0kg) 

impacted the terminal at a velocity of 61.48 

mph (98.95km/h)andandangle of 0.4°. 

Theimpactactivated thecablereleasepost 

and the vehicle wasallowed to penetrate 

the system in a controlled manner. The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and deformation limitswere not exceeded. 

TheOccupantImpactVelocities(OIV)were 

8.9ft/s(2.7m/s)and 1.0ft/s(0.3m/s) in the 

x- and y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were -5.6gand 

-3.9 g,respectively.TheGibraltar Global 

TL-3 4 Cable Terminal met all of the 

requirements for MASHTest3-30. 

PASS 

3-31(2270P) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P37411-01. 

A2270Ptest vehicle impacting the terminal 

end at a nominal speed and angle of 62 

mph and 0°, respectively, with the 

centerline of the vehicle aligned with the 

centerline of the terminal. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate structural 

adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle 

trajectory.A2012ChevroletSilverado1500 

4-door pickup truckwith a test inertial mass 

of 4992.3 lbs (2264.5 kg) impacted the 

terminal at a velocity of 60.11 mph (96.74 

km/h)andandangle of 1.1°. 

Theimpactactivated thecablereleasepost 

and the vehicle wasallowed to penetrate 

the system in a controlled manner. The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and deformation limitswere not exceeded. 

TheOccupantImpactVelocities(OIV)were 

2.6ft/s(0.8m/s)and 3.9ft/s(1.2m/s) in the 

x- and y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were-2.0gand 1.7 

g, respectively. The Gibraltar Global TL-3 4 

Cable Terminal met all of the requirements 

for MASHTest3-31. 

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RequiredTest 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-32(1100C) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P37403-01. 

An 1100C test vehicle impacting the 

terminal endat a nominalspeedandangle 

of 62 mph and 5°, respectively, with the 

centerline of the vehicle aligned with the 

centerline of the terminal. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate structural 

adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle 

trajectory. A 2013 Hyundai Accent 4-door 

sedanwith a test inertial massof 2425.0lbs 

(1100.0 kg) impacted the terminal at a 

velocity of 62.53 mph (100.64 km/h) and 

andangle of 5.3°. 

Theimpactactivated thecablereleasepost 

and the vehicle wasallowed to penetrate 

the system in a controlled manner. The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and deformation limitswere not exceeded. 

TheOccupantImpactVelocities(OIV)were 

8.9ft/s(2.7m/s)and 1.3ft/s(0.4m/s) in the 

x- and y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were -4.0gand 

-5.0 g,respectively.TheGibraltar Global 

TL-3 4 Cable Terminal met all of the 

requirementsfor MASHTest3-32. 

PASS 

3-33(2270P) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P38257-01. 

A2270Ptest vehicle impacting the terminal 

end at a nominal speed and angle of 62 

mph and 5°, respectively, with the 

centerline of the vehicle aligned with the 

centerline of the terminal. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate structural 

adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle 

trajectory.A2012ChevroletSilverado1500 

4-door pickup truckwith a test inertial mass 

of 4946.0 lbs (2243.5 kg) impacted the 

terminal at a velocity of 61.60 mph (99.14 

km/h)andandangle of 5.2°. 

Theimpactactivated thecablereleasepost 

and the vehicle wasallowed to penetrate 

the system in a controlled manner. The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and deformation limitswere not exceeded. 

TheOccupantImpactVelocities(OIV)were 

0.3ft/s(0.1m/s)and 3.0ft/s(0.9m/s) in the 

x- and y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were-1.4gand 0.8 

g, respectively. The Gibraltar Global TL-3 4 

Cable Terminal met all of the requirements 

for MASHTest3-33. 

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3-34(1100C) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P38333-01. 

An 1100C test vehicle impacting the 

terminal at a nominalspeedandangle of 62 

mph and 15°, respectively, with the corner 

of the vehicle bumper aligned with the 

Critical Impact Point (CIP) of the Length of 

Need (LON) of the terminal. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate structural 

adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle 

trajectory.A2013KiaRio 4-doorsedanwith 

a test inertial massof 2432.8lbs(1103.5kg) 

impacted the terminal at a velocity of 62.33 

mph (100.31 km/h) and and angle of 15.6°. 

The system contained and redirected the 

vehicle within the exit box and with a 

Working Width of 3.7 ft. (1.1 m). The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and deformation limitswere not exceeded. 

The Occupant Impact Velocities (OIV) were 

10.8 ft/s (3.3 m/s) and 12.1 ft/s (3.7 m/s) in 

the x- and y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were-6.1g and 

-8.0 g,respectively.TheGibraltar Global 

TL-3 4 Cable Terminal met all of the 

requirements for MASHTest3-34. 

PASS 

3-35(2270P) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P38194-01. 

A2270Ptest vehicle impacting the terminal 

at a nominal speed and angle of 62 mph 

and 25°,respectively,with thecorner of the 

vehicle bumperaligned with thebeginning 

of theLength of Need(LON)of the terminal. 

This test is primarily intended to evaluate 

structural adequacy, occupant risk, and 

vehicle trajectory. A 2012 Chevrolet 

Silverado 1500 4-door pickup truck with a 

test inertial mass of 5008.8 lbs (2272.0 kg) 

impacted the terminal at a velocity of 63.23 

mph (101.76 km/h) and and angle of 25.2°. 

The system contained and redirected the 

vehicle within the exit box and with a 

Working Width of 9.7 ft. (3.0 m). The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and deformation limitswere not exceeded. 

TheOccupantImpactVelocities(OIV)were 

3.9ft/s(1.2m/s)and 10.5ft/s(3.2m/s) in the 

x- and y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were-3.7gand 4.4 

g, respectively. The Gibraltar Global TL-3 4 

Cable Terminal met all of the requirements 

for MASHTest3-35. 

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3-36(2270P) 

MASHTestDesignation 3-36.A2270Ptest 

vehicle impacting the terminal at anominal 

impactspeedandangle of 62 mphand 25°, 

respectively,with the corner of the vehicle 

bumper aligned with the Critical Impact 

Point (CIP)with respect to the transition to a 

stiff barrier or backup structure. This test Is 

primarily intended to evaluate the 

performance of the terminal when 

connected to astiff barrier or a backup 

structure. 

Asa cable barrier terminal, the Gibraltar 

Global TL-3 4 Cable Terminal is not 

designed to be transition into astiff barrier 

or backupstructureand thereforeTest36 is 

not relevant and wasnot conducted. 

Non-Relevant Test,not conducted 

3-37(2270P) 

ApplusIDIADAKARCOTestNo.P38236-01. 

An 1100C test vehicle impacting the 

terminal at a nominalspeedandangle of 62 

mph and 25°, respectively, with the corner 

of the vehicle bumper aligned with the 

Critical ImpactPoint (CIP)of the terminal for 

reverse direction impacts. This test is 

primarily intended to evaluate structural 

adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle 

trajectory in a reverse direction impact. A 

2012 KiaRio 4-door sedan with a test 

inertial mass of 2448.2 lbs (1110.5 kg) 

impacted the terminal at a velocity of 62.53 

mph (100.63km/h)andandangle of 24.9°. 

Upon impact, cables released and allowed 

thevehicle to gate through thesystem in a 

controlled manner. The occupant 

compartment was not penetrated and 

deformation limits werenot exceeded.The 

OccupantImpactVelocities(OIV)were23.3 

ft/s(7.1m/s)and 19.7ft/s(6.0m/s) in thexand y-directions, respectively. The 

Ridedown Accelerations were-16.0gand 

12.9g,respectively.TheGibraltar Global 

TL-3 4 Cable Terminal met all of the 

requirementsfor MASHTest3-37b. 

PASS 

3-38(1500A) 

MASHTestDesignation 3-38.A1500A 

test vehicle impacting the terminal end-on 

at a nominal impactspeedandangle of 62 

mph and 0°, respectively, with the 

centerline of the vehicle aligned with the 

centerline of the terminal. This test Is 

primarily intended to evaluate the 

performance of astaged attenuator/ 

terminal when Impacted by a mid-size 

vehicle. 

TheGibraltarGlobalTL-34CableTerminalis 

not astaged device, because the force 

required to move the Impact head down 

therail doesnot change.Therefore,Test38 

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3-40(1100C) Testfor non-redirectivecrashcushions,not 

applicable forterminals. Non-Relevant Test,not conducted 

3-41(2270P) Testfor non-redirectivecrashcushions,not 

applicable forterminals. Non-Relevant Test,not conducted 

3-42(1100C) Testfor non-redirectivecrashcushions,not 

applicable forterminals. Non-Relevant Test,not conducted 

3-43(2270P) Testfor non-redirectivecrashcushions,not 

applicable forterminals. Non-Relevant Test,not conducted 

3-44(2270P) Testfor non-redirectivecrashcushions,not 

applicable forterminals. Non-Relevant Test,not conducted 

3-45(1500A) Testfor non-redirectivecrashcushions,not 

applicable forterminals. 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: ApplusIDIADAKARCOEngineering,LLC. 

LaboratorySignature: DN:cn=StevenMatsusaka, email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com,c=US DigitallysignedbyStevenMatsusaka 

Date:2020.01.1419:07:54-08'00' 

Steven Matsusaka 

Address: 9270HollyRd,Adelanto,CA92301 SameasSubmitter 

Country: UnitedStatesof America SameasSubmitter 

Accreditation Certificate

Number and Dates of current

Accreditation period : 

TL-371:July2019 -July2022

Digitallysigned bySteven Matsusaka Steven : Matsusaka DN: cn=Steven Matsusaka, SubmitterSignature* email=steven.matsusaka@idiada.com, c=US 

Date: 2020.01.14 19:07:59 -08'00'

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-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 
MASH 2016 Test 3-30 Summary 

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4,7 ft, [1.4 e,J 

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GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions 

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity ......... ... .... 61.48 mph (98.95 km/h) 

Test No... ......... P37410-01 Impact Angle ..... ... ... . ........ 0.4° 

Test Designation ...... .. .... 3-30 Location/ Orientation ..... ... . Offset 16.3 in. (414 mm) 

Test Date..................... 1/29/18 Kinetic Energy .................. 306.4 kip-ft (415.5 kJ) 

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions 

Name I Model. .... ............ TL-3 4 Cable Terminal Exit Velocity .. ... ............ ... . Vehicle did not exit 

Type..... .... ..... ... ... . ..... .. End Terminal Exit Angle .. ... ................... N/A 

Installation Length ........... 214.8 ft. (65.5 m) Final Vehicle Position ......... 135.4 ft. (41 .3 m) Downstream 

Terminal Length ............. 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 4.7 ft. (1.4 m) Left 

Road Surface................ Compacted Soil Exit Box Criteria Met .......... N/A 

Vehicle Snagging .............. None 

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing .. ... .... ..... None 

Type / Designation... .. .. .. . 11 00C Vehicle Stability ........... ... . . Satisfactory 

Year, Make, and Model .... 2013 Kia Rio Maximum Roll Angle .......... 4.0 ° 

Curb Mass.................... 2,508.8 lbs (1,138.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle ......... 1.7 ° 

Test Inertial Mass .... .... .. . 2,425.0 lbs (1,100.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle ......... 17.8 ° 

Gross Static Mass .... ... ... 2,600.3 lbs (1,179.5 kg) 

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Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV ...

Lateral OIV ..........

Longitudinal RA ....

Lateral RA ...........

THIV ..................

PHD ...................

ASI. ..... ........ ... ... 

Test Article Deflecti

Static .................

Dynamic .............

Working Width .....

Debris Field .........

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage S

CDC .. ... ... ... .......

Maximum Intrusion 

0.000 s 0.100 s 0.200 s 0.300 s 

Figure 4 Summary of Test 3-30 

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MASH 2016 Test 3-31 Summary 

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GENERAL INFORMATION Im pact Conditions Occupant Risk 

Test Agency ................ Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity .............. 60.11 mph (96.74 km'h) Longitudinal 01\/ .........

Test No ......... ......... ..... P37411-01 Impact Angle ................. 1.1 ° Lateral 01\/ .......... ......Test Designation ........... 3-31 Location I Orientation ...... 1.4 in (36 mm) Left Longitudinal RA .... .. ....

Test Date .................... 1/29/18 Kinetic Energy ............... 603.0 kip-ft (817.6 kJ) Lateral RA .................

THIV ... ............... ... .. .

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions PHD .........................

Name/ Model ............... TL-3 4 Cable Terrrinal Exit Velocity ...... ............ Vehicle did not exit ASl ............... ..... ......

Type ... ......... .............. Em:I Terrrinal Exit Angle ......... ............ NIA 

Installation Length ......... 214.8 ft. (65.5 m) Final Vehicle Position ....... 227.9 ft. (69.5 m) Left Test Article Deflections 

Terrrinal Length ............ 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 1.4 ft. (0.4 m) Downstream Static .......................

Road Surface .............. Compacted Soil Exit Box Criteria Met. ....... NIA Dynarric ...................

Vehicle Snagging ........... None Working Width ...... ......

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing ........... None Debris Field Lateral.. ...

Type/ Designation ........ 2270P Vehicle Stability .............. Satisfactory 

Year, Make, and Model... 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Maxirrum Roll Angle ...... .. 2.3 ° Vehicle Damage 

Curb Mass .................. 4,898.6 lbs (2,222.0 kg) Maxirrum Pitch Angle ....... -2.5 ° Vehicle Damage Scale .

Test Inertial Mass .......... 4,992.3 lbs (2,264.5 kg) MaxirrumYaw Ani:1le ...... 4.4 ° CDC ............... .... ......

Gross Static Mass ........ 4,992.3 lbs (2,264.5 kg) Maxirrum Intrusion .......

0.000 s 0.100 s 0.200 s 0.300 s 

Figure 4 Summary of Test 3-31 

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MASH 2016 Test 3-32 Summary 

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-------------- 136.6 ft, [41.6 Ml (2,3 ft. [0,7 Ml dtJ::JJ 

5 -~ • 

3 5 7 9 11 13 15 

GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions 

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity ................ 62.53 mph (100.64 km/h) Test No .... .. ................... P37403-01 Impact Angle .................... 5.3° Test Designation ............ 3-32 Location/ Orientation ......... 1.5 in. (38 mm) Right of CL Test Date ..................... 2/12/18 Kinetic Energy .................. 317.0 kip-ft (429.8 kJ) 

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions 

Name/ Model. ........ .. ...... TL-3 4 Cable Terminal Exit Velocity ............ ......... Vehicle did not exit 

Type ............................ End Terminal Exit Angle ........................ N/A 

Installation Length ........... 213.0 ft. (64.9 m) Final Vehicle Position ......... 136.6 ft. (41.6 m) Downstream 

Terminal Length ............. 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) Left 

Road Surface................ Compacted Soil Exit Box Criteria Met... ....... N/A 

Vehicle Snagging .............. None 

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing .... ....... ... None 

Type/ Designation .......... 1100C Vehicle Stability ................ Satisfactory 

Year, Make, and Model. ... 2013 Hyundai Accent Maximum Roll Angle .......... -3.6 ° 

Curb Mass.................... 2,489.0 lbs (1,129.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle ......... 6.3 ° 

Test Inertial Mass ........... 2,425.0 lbs (1,100.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle .. .. ..... -12.9 ° 

Gross Static Mass.......... 2,592.6 lbs (1,176.0 kg) 

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Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV ...........

Lateral OIV ..................

Longitudinal RA ............

Lateral RA ...................

THIV ..........................

PHD ............ ...............

ASI ... ... ......................

Test Article Deflections 

Static ... ....... ....... ......... 

Dynamic .................. ....

Working Width ..............

Debris Field .................

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage Scale ...

CDC ...........................

Maximum Intrusion ........

0.000 s 0.120 s 0.240 s 0.360 s 

Figure 3 Summary of Test 3-32 

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MASH 2016 Test 3-33 Summary 

-:--.. 

204.9 ft. (62.4 e,l [:::1::

I 

23.4 ft, [7.1 M] 

st F Mitf 1 1 [ • • • 

3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 

GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions 

Test Agency.. ... .... .. ... ... IDIADA KARCO Engineering Impact Velocity ...... .. ... . ... . 61.60 mph (99.14 km/h) 

Test No .......... .. ..... ... ... .. P38257-01 Impact Angle .... .. ..... ... ... ... 5.2° 

Test Designation............ 3-33 Location I Orientation ......... 0.75 in. (19 mm) left of CL 

Test Date..... ... ... .. .. ...... 8/31/18 Kinetic Energy .. ... ... .......... 615.8 kip-ft (835.0 kJ) 

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions 

Name I Model. .... ... ... ... ... TL-3 4 Cable Terminal Exit Velocity .............. ....... 59.36 mph (95.53 km/h) 

Type ....... .. .. ... ............ .. End Terminal Exit Angle ........................ 3.4° 

Installation Length .... ....... 213.0 ft. (64.9 m) Final Vehicle Position ......... 204.9 ft. (62.5 m) Downstream 

Terminal Length .. ... .. ... ... 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 23.4 ft. (7.1 m) Left 

Road Surface............. ... Compacted Soil Exit Box Criteria Met. ......... N/A 

Vehicle Snagging .............. None 

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing ..... ... ... ... None 

Type / Designation .......... 2270P Vehicle Stability .... .. ..... ..... Satisfactory 

Year, Make, and Model .... 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Maximum Roll Angle .......... -0.7 ° 

Curb Mass. ............ ....... 5,060.6 lbs (2,295.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle ...... ... 1.9 ° 

Test Inertial Mass ...... .. ... 4,946.0 lbs (2,243.5 kg) Maximum Yaw An_gle ... ... ... -3.3 ° 

Gross Static Mass.......... 4,946.0 lbs (2,243.5 kg) 

21 23 2

Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV. .

Lateral OIV. ... .....

Longitudinal RA ...

Lateral RA ..........

THIV .............. ... 

PHO ..................

ASl. .... ... ......... ... 

Test Article Deflecti

Static .. ... ...... ... .. .

Dynamic ... ... .. .. .. 

Working Width ....

Debris Field ... .... .. 

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage S

CDC ................. .

Maximum Intrusion 

* Before secondary 

0.000 s 0.100 s 0.200 s 0.300 s 

Figure 4 Summary of Test 3-33 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO Test No.. .... .. .... P38333-01 Test Designation.. .......... 3-34 Test Date.. .. ........ .. ....... 11 /20/18 

TEST ARTICLE 

Name/ Model. .. ......... .. ... TL-3 4 Cable Terminal 

Type... ... .. ...... .............. End Terminal 

Installation Length .... .. ..... 318.3 ft. (97.0 m) 

Terminal Length............. 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 

Road Surface................ Compacted soil 

TEST VEHICLE 

Type / Designation.......... 11 00C 

Year, Make, and Model .... 2013 Kia Rio 

Curb Mass .................... 2,554.0 lbs (1 ,158.5 kg) 

Test Inertial Mass........... 2,432.8 lbs (1 ,103.5 kg) 

Gross Static Mass.......... 2,637.8 lbs (1 ,196.5 kg) 

MASH 2016 Test 3-34 Summary 

27 29 3 [ 33 35 37 

,}-----=~-=~-=---------i37.9 ft.: [11.6 r,J 

Impact Conditions 

Impact Velocity................ 62.33 mph (100.31 km/h) Impact Angle .. .. ................. 15.6° 

Location I Orientation .. .... .. .. 3.4 in. (86 mm) from midspan 

Impact Severity .................. 22.8 kip-ft (31.0 kJ) 

Exit Conditions 

Exit Velocity ... .. ................. 48.09 mph (77.39 km/h) Exit Angle ...... ... .. .... .. ....... . 4.5° Final Vehicle Position ...... ... 195.8 ft. (59.7 m) Downstream 

37.9 ft. (11 .6 m) Right 

Exit Box Criteria Met.. ........ Yes 

Vehicle Snagging ............... None Vehicle Pocketing .............. None Vehicle Stability ................. Satisfactory 

Maximum Roll Angle ........... 2.9 • Maximum Pitch Angle ......... 8.9 • Maximum Yaw Angle .......... -19.5 • 

Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV. ........... Lateral OIV .. .............. ...Longitudinal RA .. .......... Lateral RA. .. ...... ... ........

THIV .................... .......

PHD .. .... .. .. ..................

ASI. ........... .................

Test Article Deflections 

Static ..........................

Dynamic .. .... .. ..............

Working Width ..............

Debris Field ..................

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage Scale ....

CDC ............................

Maximum Intrusion .........

0.000 s 0.100 s 0.200 s 0.300 s 

Figure 3 Summary of Test 3-34 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Test Agency................. Applus IDIADA KARCO 

Test No.... .. ...... P38194-01 

Test Designation.. ... ... ... . 3-35 

Test Date..................... 6/29/18 

TEST ARTICLE 

Name/ Model. ..... .. ... ... ... TL-3 4 Cable Terminal 

Type............................ End Terminal 

Installation Length ........... 335.7 ft. (102.3 m) 

Terminal Length............. 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 

Road Surface... .... .. .. ... .. Concrete and compacted soil 

TEST VEHICLE 

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

Year, Make, and Model .... 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

Curb Mass.................... 5,049.6 lbs (2,290.5 kg) 

Test Inertial Mass...... .. ... 5,008.8 lbs (2,272.0 kg) 

Gross Static Mass.. .. ... ... 5,008.8 lbs (2,272.0 kq) 

MASH 2016 Test 3-35 Summary 

Impact Conditions 

Impact Velocity................ 63.23 mph (101 .76 km/h) 

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

Location/ Orientation ......... . LON Point 

Impact Severity .................. 121.4 kip-ft (164.5 kJ) 

Exit Conditions 

Exit Velocity .................. .... Out of Camera View 

Exit Angle ......................... N/A 

Final Vehicle Position ......... 240.9 ft. (73.4 m) Downstream 

18.6 ft. (5.7 m) Right 

Exit Box Criteria Met .......... Yes 

Vehicle Snagging .. ... ... ... ... . None 

Vehicle Pocketing ...... .. ... ... None 

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

Maximum Roll Angle ........... 11 .3 ° 

Maximum Pitch Angle ......... 3.9 ° Maximum Yaw Angle .......... 24.9 ° 

Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV 

Lateral OIV .......

Longitudinal RA .

Lateral RA ........

THIV ......... .. ... ..

PHD ......... .. ... ..

ASI. ..... ...... .. ... .

Test Article Deflec

Static ...............

Dynamic ...........

Working Width ...

Debris Field .......

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage 

CDC ................

Maximum Intrusio

0.000 s 0.400 s 0.800 s 1.200 s 

Figure 4 Summary of Test 3-35 

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MASH 2016 Test 3-37b Summary 

41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 

GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions 

Test Agency............ ..... Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity ......... ....... 62.53 mph (100.63 km/h) 

Test No ... ...................... P38236-01 Impact Angle .................... 24.9° 

Test Designation ............ 3-37b Location I Orientation ......... Terminal Post 2 TestDate .. . .... ... .. .... .. .. . 9/17/18 Impact Severity ..... ... ... ...... 56.7 kip-ft (76.9 kJ) 

TEST ARTICLE Exit Conditions 

Name/ Model .. .......... ... .. TL-3 4 Cable Terminal Exit Velocity ..................... 32.06 mph (51 .60 km/h) 

Type........................... . End Terminal Exit Angle ........................ 3.2° 

Installation Length .... .. ... .. 314.8 ft. (96 m) Final Vehicle Position ......... 107.4 ft. (32.7 m) Downstream 

Terminal Length .... ... .. .. .. 27.5 ft. (8.4 m) 16.4 ft. (5.0 m) Right 

Road Surface............... . Compacted soil Exit Box Criteria Met .......... N/A 

Vehicle Snagging .............. None 

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Pocketing ... ..... ... ... None 

Type / Designation...... .. . . 11 00C Vehicle Stability ................ Satisfactory 

Year, Make, and Model .... 2012 Kia Rio Maximum Roll Angle .......... -7.1 ° 

Curb Mass .................... 2,417.3 lbs (1 ,096.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle ......... 3.7 ° 

Test Inertial Mass ......... .. 2,448.2 lbs (1 ,110.5 kg) Maximum Yaw AnQle ......... -62.6 ° 

Gross Static Mass .. ..... .. . 2,613.5 lbs (1 ,185.5 kQ) 

Occupant Risk 

Longitudinal OIV ...

Lateral OIV ..........

Longitudinal RA ....

Lateral RA ...........

THIV ..................

PHO ...................

ASl. ..... .............. 

Test Article Deflecti

Static ................. 

Dynamic .............

Working Width .....

Debris Field .........

Vehicle Damage 

Vehicle Damage S

CDC ..................

Maximum Intrusion 

0.000 s 0.100 s 0.300 s 0.500 s 

Figure 4 Summary of Test 3-37b 

18 
••••~--_.CW
Rev Date: Approver: 

1·23-19 BH 

27'-6" ,T------------------------------------------------71' 

6'-3" 13'-9" 7'-6" 

Continue TYP. 

L.O.N. post spacing 

and cable height 

Cable Release 

Post 

OUT OF PLUMB 

TP4-4 Cable 

Terminal Post 

Anchor Weak TP1-4 Cable 

Post Terminal Post bJ ld 

I ,._, -----~ ----------- 13'-9" 7'-611

/'...._ 

24" x 10'-0" Deep LAYOUT TERMINAL POST END TERMINAL SECTION

Reinforced (NO POST PRESENT) 2" OFFSET TO CENTERLINE 

Foundation 

C> I 

C'1 

~ 1 3⁄4" ±~" ANGLE SOCKET

-r TOWARD ANCHOR 

~ 12" 11/4" IN 12" 

PROPRIETARY TO GIBRALTAR 

TL-3 4-Cable 

MASH Terminal Layout 

Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems 

f,,~ Scale: ate: 

~' NTS 1-23-19 ~ Layout: Drafter: 

~ ANSI B BH 
Continue interchanging top two 

cables with top hairpin loop for length 

of installation. 

Cable 4 rests on top of hairpin loop 

Cable 3 through top hairpin loop 

Cable 3 rests on top of hairpin loop 

Cable 4 through top hairpin loop 

Note: 

First five posts after anchor must alternate 

side of cable, typical each end. Begin interchanging top 

two cables after TP4-4 

Cable 4 rests on Cable 3 

Cable 3 through J-Bolt 

Cable 4 

Cable 3 Line Post Typ. Cable Installation Note: 

Cable 2 1. Interchanging top two cables run semi-parallel to 

Cable 1 each other, never twisting. 

2. The top cables alternate passing through the top 

hairpin loop and resting on the top hairpin loop 

at each post starting after TP4-4 . 

• ~ TP4-4 

4 Cable Interchanging Detail MASH 4 Cable Tests 

PROPRIETARY TO GIBRALTAR 

ate: TPl-4 

Drafter: 

JP 

TL-4 4 Cable Interchanging 

Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems 

1-2-19 
___,._ - ',..- 7/8"0 Hole 

Front & Back, 

Typ. All TP Posts 

=t 

1-1/2"0 Hole --

~'\.1- Two Sides co

.... 

Cable Release Post Anchor Post 

TP1-4 

Terminal Post 

No. 1/Weak 

TP4-4 

Terminal Post 

RH STUD ATF ASSY 

Anchor Terminal Fitting RH Stud 

""'"'ffi"" •'TMWl,@111111 IMlilili@im,o ~ 

ATF 

Anchor Terminal Fitting 

,,,,,_g,,,....~ 

ATF-END 

Anchor Terminal Fitting End 

Post ~LStop · 

"' .... Tube Socket 

(Steel or Plastic) r-- --- 1/') '\.-

SOCK-S --'\.-

Short Rebar Socket 

TUBE-D 

Driven Socket --'\.-

4-LNP-S 

Line Post/Socketed 

C:::::::::0,- l 1 ,f • [_J_______J 

RH/LH SWAGE ASSY 

4-LNP-D 

~ noor@mllllllll ,111111111\@IIUil I~ Line Post/Driven 

CSTB 

Cable Splice Turnbuckle 

~ 

,J-BLT 

J-Bolt 

U-Bolt Lock-Plate 

Assembly 

4-HPINALUM 

4-LOCK 

TL4 Lockplate 

PROPRIETARY TO GIBRALTAR 

6Y 

~~ Scale: , ~~ 

t>-

TL4 MASH System Parts 

WEDGE TORP Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems W-1 Wedge ACORN Longitudinal Section ONLY Date: Acorn w/ Wedge Torpedo Cable Splice NTS 12 19 18 

Layout: Drafter: 

ANSI B BH 
GENERAL NOTES: 

/ 602' 1. For additional information contact Gibraltar, Inc. at 1-833-715-0810 or Start interchanging top two cables. Begin Required Post Spacing see the manufacturer's product manual. See Cable Interchange Drawing. Cable Connections (4) 3/4" Wire Ropes (See MASH Test and Post Spacing Chart) 2. All concrete shall be per specification; minimum 2500 PSI. 

1-1/4"± 1/2" 3. The Cable Barrier System shall be installed on shoulders or on medians =~---------',;__------~======---- ~ ~===~----------- CRP 12" with slopes of 6: 1 or flatter. If installed on slopes steeper than 6: 1 

.-------==::r-------------=----- ----~----- up to 4: 1 the TL-4 system performs as a TL-3 and Gibraltar must be

contacted for various guidelines related to placement. (Max. Post Line Post Socketed Spacing 18' on 4: 1) 

4. The Cable Barrier System is accepted by the FHWA Test Level - 4. 

5. See the specification for delineation. End of Terminal Section 6. Rock Clause: Where solid rock is encountered: TPl-4 TP4-4 (no post present) 6.A. For socketed post, continue digging 12" diameter, 15" deep 

Anchor Post into rock or the required plan depth, whichever comes first. 

6.B. For driven post, core drill a 4" diameter hole 18" deep into rock 

TERMINAL SECTION or the required plan depth, whichever comes first. 2'-0"0 x 10'-0" Reinforced 

6.C. For Anchor post, continue digging 24" diameter, 30" deep into Foundation rock or the required plan depth, whichever comes first. (no rebar shown) 27'-6" ± 7. The Gibraltar cable barrier system shall be installed in standard 

End of Terminal Section compacted soil. Soil must be well drained. 

6'-3"±12" 13'-9"±12" 7'-6"±12" (no post present) 8. All non-welded rebar by others. 

9. Minimum recommended line post foundation. 

(.~. r0.•.... '1~lEl §§l!i511~.11!-"+---------------+.t1e-'--------...:.'E...t___A_lte_r_na_te_;_po_s_ts_fo_r_b_ar_ri_er_i_ns_ta_ll_at_io_n_--\--'11'7--__ .~-~~----~--------- 9.A. Without mowstrip, 36" Deep x 12" diameter foundations with 

"\ Cable Reference Line #3 rebar ring x 8" diameter with two #4 rebar vertical bars 

30" long or 30" welded rebar socket. (4) Terminal Fitting Ends (4) Cable Connections ~/ 9.B. With 4" minimum depth hot mix asphalt, 30" deep x 12" 

diameter foundations with #3 rebar ring x 8" diameter with 

1-r- I two #4 rebar vertical bars 30" long or 30" welded rebar ~·.· J---1 [ RH STUD ATF ASSY socket. 

Anchor 9.C. With 3" minimum depth concrete mowstrip, 24" deep x 12" Terminal Fitting RH Stud RH/LH SWAGE ASSY 

diameter foundations. (No rebar required). 

9.D.Direct drive driven post and driven socket 42" deep. 

ATF LON Fittings Anchor Terminal Fitting Rebar Ring Cable Splice Turnbuckle Rebar Bars and Bars Welded To (By Others) ATF-END Socket Cl)

:c Anchor Terminal Fitting End u"' ,9RADE 0 I Cable Tension .,=~au ~ 

I , I ::::; Chart* u 

' I• ci -lQ Of 8600 "' @ 

u ~ Q Of 8200 I• "' a. 

Vl C-Section Post Section A Section B 

lQ Of "' en 7800 C: 

i32 TP4-4 - 2Q Of 7400 " 3/4" 0 Wire C-Section Post C-Section Post C-Section Post C-Section Post TPl-4 3 1⁄4" X 2 ~" X 57'' Rope 31⁄4" X 2~" X 57" ', 31" X i" X 84" , 31" 4 Xi" X 57" 2 3!" X 2~" X 57" ' 3Q Of 3 !" X 2 ~" X 48" ', 4 2 c-section Post 7000 

C-Section Post ' "C" slot this side )'., 4Q Of ,. 6600 "C" slot this side TL-4 4 Cable MASH Test 

3/4" SQ Of 6200 J-Bolt and Post Spacing Chart ,, 6Q Of 5800 0i" Wire Rope 

3"x4"xl5" MASH TEST Line Post Spacing 7Q Of 5400 3"x4"xl5" I·" ·, . Steel Socket Steel or Steel or 1~"0 Hole C) w/4-#4 Rebar ~15"x3"x4" 3-10 7'-0" 8Q Of 5000 Plastic Socket N Plastic 3 Sides Socket Welded to Driven Socket 3-11 7'-0" 9Q Of 4600 (TPl Only) Socket GRADE 

- 1- 3-11 21'-0" lQQ Of 4200 

1=11 

- 1- ·• ,,. 4-12 21'-0" llQ Of 3800 #3 Ring x 8"DIA B' -~ ... 

., 

<, ... with 

Min below 

4"overlap 

Grade 

3" V *±6" post spacing tolerance *Allowable Deviation from 

N (By Others) s:t Chart +/- 10% 

' MASH 4 Cable Tests PROPRIETARY TO GIBRALTA 

" _,___ \ ~ 2-#4 Rebar x 30" TL-4 4M Cable System Layout (12) #4 Rings x (By Others) 24" 18" DIA / 12" 1 l ~~ 12" , (8) #6 Bar x 9'-10" Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems Terminal Post / / Line Post Terminal Post ~~ Scae: ate: Cable Release & (Shown with Concrete Line Post Line Post (Driven Socket Option) Line Post ~' NTS 1-7-2019 (Welded Rebar Socket) Anchor Post Mowstrip) ...~ Layout: Drafter: (Rebar Ring/Bars Socket Option) (Welded Rebar Socket Option) (Driven Post Option) ~r ANSI B BH