U.S.Department 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 

Federal Highway 

Administration June 15, 2017 In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/ CC-137 

Mr. Mathew Harriman 

Hill and Smith, LTD. 

Springvale Business and Industrial Park 

Bilston, West Midlands 

WV140QL 

Dear Mr. Harriman: 

This letter is in response to your February 13, 2017 request for the Federal Highway 

Administration (FHW A) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility ' . 

for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHW A letter of eligibility is 

assigned FHW A control number CC-13 7 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

FHW A that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

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

integral part of this letter: 

• Brifen MASH 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 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. 
2 

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 oftested 

conditions. 

Name of system: Brifen MASH Terminal 


Type of system: Terminal 


Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 


Testing conducted by: HORIBA MIRA Ltd 


Date of request: October 13, 2016 


Date initially acknowledged: October 21, 2016 


Date of completed package: February 13, 2017 


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 and will need to be tested in accordance with all recommended tests 

in AASHTO's MASH as part of a new and separate submittal. 

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. 
3 

Standard Provisions 

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

control number CC-13 7 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test 

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

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

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

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

• 	 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, 

Robert Ritter 

Acting Director, Office of Safety 

Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
Version 10.0 (05/16) 

Page 1 of 4 

Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: October 13, 2016 I CNew Resubmission

Name: Matthew Harriman 

... 

QI 

t: ·e 

.£2 

:I 

VI 

Company: Hill and Smith Ltd (Brifen) 

Address: Springvale Business and Industrial Park, Bilston, West Midlands, WVl 4 OQL

Country: UK

To: 

Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

Device & Testing Criterion - Enter from right to left starting with Test Lev~I ~ 

System Type Submission Type Device Name I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'CC': Crash Cushions, 

Attenuators, &Terminals (a' Physical Crash Testing 

(';Engineering Analysis 

Brifen Mash Terminal 

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: Matthew Harriman Same as Submitter [8J 

Company Name: Hill and Smith Ltd (Brifen) Same as Submitter [8J 

Address: Springvale Business and Industrial Park, Bilston, West Midlands, \In 11 A ""I 

Same as Submitter [8J 

Country: UK Same as Submitter [8J 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

The Brifen MASH terminal is wholly owned by Hill and Smith Ltd (Brifen) 
Version 10.0 (05/16) 

Page 2 of 4 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

\e New Hardware or 

Significant Modification 

l Modification to 

Existing Hardware 

The tested system was a Hill & Smith Ltd wire rope terminal model Brifen MASH Terminal. This consisted of a 

36.75ft (1 l .2m) long wire rope safety barrier terminal made up of 4 steel ropes mechanically fixed at ground 

level to a steel anchor plate. The cable was woven around 2.875" OD x 0.134" (76. 1 mm OD x 3mm) circular 

posts. The first two posts at the approach end were 16. 14" (41 Omm) and 27.36" (695mm) above ground and 

spaced at 13. 12ft (4m) from the ground anchor plate. The third post was a full height deflection post with 4 

hooks to hold the ropes up to full height. From the second post onwards, the post spacing was 1 O.Sft (3.2m) 

continuously. The ropes were tensioned before test to a target of 294Slbf (13.1 kN) each. 

The full height system attached to the terminal was the Brifen MASH system (approval number B-245) 

Installation Length, ft. (m) 36.75(11 .2) terminal+ 178.5 (54.4) full height system+ 21 (6.4) departing end anchor 

Height in impact area, in. (m) Ctr. of rope above ground: 14 (0.355), 21 (0.53), 28 (0.71), 35 (0.89) 

Post Material: ASTM ASOO-OlA Grade B (Grade S275) 

Post Embedment, in. (mm) 12.01 (305) 

Post Dimensions, in. (mm) 2.875 ODx 0.134 (76.1 OD x 3) 

Soil/Foundation Type: Steel sockets cast in continuous concrete footing 

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: Matthew Harriman 

Engineer Signature: ltbf_ 

IV 11'- __,/ 

Address : Springvale Business and Industrial Park, Bilston, West I. ~.JI "''"'A,..,.... Same as Submitter ~ 

Country: <>•-·-· 

~· 

. Same as Submitter ~ 

A briet description ot each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-30 (1 1OOC) Test number - R0257, Test date - May 5th 

2016, Report number - 1211515-006-001 -03 PASS 

3-31 (2270P) Test number - R0261, Test date - May 13th 

2016, Report number· 1209929-002-02 PASS 

3·32 (11 OOC) Test number - R0258, Test date - May 9th 

2016, Report number - 1209929-003-01 PASS 

3-33 (2270P) Test number - R0240, Test date - May 13th 

2016, Report number-1209929-007-03 PASS 

3·34 (1100() Test number - R0252, Test date - April 25th 

2016, Report number - 1209929-004-03 PASS 

3-35 (2270P) Test number· R0255, Test date - May 9th 

2016, Report number· 1209929-006-03 PASS 

3·36 (2270P) Test not run as terminal isn't connected to a 

stiff/rigid system. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 
Version 10.0 (05/16) 

Page 3 of 4 

Required Test Narrative Evaluation 

Number Description Results 

Test number - R02S4, Test date - April 26th 


2016, Report number - 1209929-00S-01 This 


test was performed with the 11 OOC vehicle 


3-37 (2270P) as the small car has the greatest chance of PASS 

getting caught in the sloping ropes, this test 

has also been changed to the 11 OOC in the 

3-38 (1SOOA) 

new version of MASH soon to be released. 

Test not run as the terminal isn't energy 

absorbing. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted

3-40 (11 OOC) This impact is for crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-41 (2270P) This impact is for crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-42 (1100() This impact is for crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-43 {2270P) 

3-44 (2270P) 

This impact is for crash cushions . Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

This impact is for crash cushions. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-4S (1SOOA) This impact is for crash cushions. 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: MIRA, Ltd. 

Laboratory Signature: te£ -:> f-4~\,c::"~"""'et>I ~Det...\~"'1 nc:;.<l 

Address : Watling Street, 

Nuneaton, Warllckshire, CV1 OOTU Same as Submitter D 

Country: UK Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

ISO/IEC 17025:2005; UKAS 11 OS 

;Vv j J Submitter Signature*: 

"""J 

Submit Form 

ATTACHMENTS 
Version 10.0 (05/16) 

Page 4 of 4 

Attach to this fonn : 

l) 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 confonn to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[I lan.Jware Guide Dra"'inl.\ Standard~]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact 

infonnation provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 fonnat) showing details that 

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and perfonnance of the device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

! 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

Number I Date Key Words 

I 
Installation Length, ft. (m ) 

Size and/or dimension and 

material key elements, in. 

HORIBA MIRA Ltd 

10'h May 2016 

MASH Brifen Terminal 

Wire Rope Terminal 

36.75 (11.2) Terminal+ 178 (54.4) full height system+ 21 (6.4) 

de artin end anchor 

Posts: 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76.1 x 3.0) x 28.15 (715}, 39.39 (695), 50 

(1270) 

Galvanised steel wire rope: 0.75 (19) dia, 3 x 7 (6 x 1) construction 

Impact Velocity ft.ls (m/s) 

THIV (optional), mph (km/h) 

X-direction 

Y-direction 

Satisfactory 

241 (73.5) downstream 

56 ( 17) laterally 

8.7 (2.64) @441 .9ms 

2.8 (0.85) @ 400.80ms 

5.8 (9.4)@ 443.7ms 

6. Soil Conditions, in. (mm) _1_2_(~3_05~}_d_ee~p_st_e_e_Is_o_c_ke_ts_ca_s_t_in_c_o_nt_in_u_o_us_co_n_c_re_te_bed ____, Occupant Ride down X-direction 8@ 1258.0ms 

7. Test Vehicle 

Desi nation 11 OOC Small Car 

Nissan Note 

2338 (1060.5) 

2428 (1101 .5) 

2600(1179.5) 

61 (98.3) 

0.2 

Start of terminal, parallel with roadway, quarter offset to road side 

Acceleration Y-direction 6@ 1208.0ms 

8.2@ 1258.0ms 

0.3@ 1254.0ms 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

Exit Box 

25 (402) 

24.9 

n/a 

Front bumper destroyed, coolant pack holder detached, radiator damaged, 

headlight smashed, n/s doors and sill damaged, n/s/f wheel pushed back. 

Dented oil sump and deformed lower front left wishbone arm. Scuffs and 

scratches alon under side of car. 1 severed brake line. 

HORIBA MIRA - 1211515-006-001-03 R0257 MASH 3-30 Brifen Terminal 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commercial in Confidence 
- - - -- ,, .,,, '"""ft ~ ,, ~ 

-- ~ 

- - _ --- ·- -­ .._... -~ • 1 • .. _ R0261 1 720s . _ R0261 1 880tl . _ R0261 2 040a •. _ R0261 2 200s 

Test A enc 

Test no. 

Test Date 

T e 

Installation Length , ft . (m) 

Size and/or dimension and 

material key elements, in. (mm) 

Kerb 

Test Inertial 

Gross Static 

36.75 (11 .2) Terminal + 178 (54.4) full height system + 21 

6.4 de artin end anchor 

Posts 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76.1 x 3.0) x 28.15 (715), 39.39 (695), 50 

(1270) THIV (optional), mile/h (km/h) 5.8 (9.4)@ 505.6ms 

Galvanised steel wire ro e: 0. 75 19 dia, 3 x 7 6 x 1 construction 

12 305 dee steel sockets cast in continuous concrete bed X-d irection 2 1798.0ms 

Y-direction 1 @ 3628.0ms 

2.3 1800.0ms 

0.4 3640.0ms 

5054 (2292.5) 

n/a 

n/a 

0 de rees to end terminal , arallel to roadwa n/a 

HORIBA MIRA - 1209929-002-02 R0261 MASH 3-31 Brifen Terminal 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commercial in Confidence 
... _ • 1l l'• J.11 1•r,;111 . 

Test Aqency HORIBA MIRA Ltd Vehicle Stability Satisfactorv 

Test no. R0258 273.3 (83.3) downstream 

t--T-es_t_d_a-te---------+--- 1""°"h_,_M.,....a-v--=-=--1...,.-------------------1 Stopping distance ft. (m) 

• l"'li • • 

Type 

Installation Length , ft (m) 

Size and/or dimension and 

material key elements, in (mm) 

Desicination 

Make I Model 

11 1 20 6 62 (18.9) laterally 

MASH Brifen Terminal Vehicle stoooed usina remote brakina svstem. 

Wire Rope Terminal 

36.75 (11 .2) Terminal+ 178 (54.4) full height system+ 21 (6.4) I X-direction Impact Velocity, ft.ls (m/s) departing end anchor I Y-direction 

Posts: 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76.1 x 3.0) x 28.15 (71 5mm}, 39.39 (695), 50 THIV (optional), mile/h (km/h) (1270) 

_G_a___ lvan_is__ ___ ed steel w_ire__ro....:.pe___: 0._75---'--(1_9)'--d_ia....:.,_3_x_7_('--6_x_ _ 1"'-)co_ _ n_stru_c_ti_on__-; Occupant Ride down I X-direction 

12 (305) deep steel sockets cast in continuous concrete bed Acceleration la\ I Y-direction 

PHO la) (optional) 

11 OOC Small Car ASI (optional) 


Nissan Note 


1.15 (0.4) at 559.7ms 

0.00 (0.00) at 5.40ms 

2.1 (3.4) at 689.4ms 

1 at 1387.0ms 

1 at 4480.0ms 

1.4at1387.0ms 

0.1 at-2819.0ms 

1--M....:.a....:.s~s'--l....:.b~(k~~~)~_K_e'--r....:. b ___ _ +--2_3_2_1_5 (_10_5_31 __________________,T~wire~a~~~~e2 ~~~~~re~~mlP oom ~~re~oo

Test Inertial 2425 (1100) the opposite side. 1--------+-G~r_o_s_s~S-ta-t.,....ic---+-...,.2~5~97~~(1.,....~7~8~ ) -------------------1

.. 

Dynamic, in. (m) I n/a 


Anole (deo) 15.4 


Speed , mile/h (km/h) 62.1 (100) 

Permanent Set, in. (m) I n/a 


Location End/nose of terminal. 
 Workino Width, in. (m) I n/a 

1:..-I .1 11r. • • 

,__ p1ee ~,_____~___ le /h (lk ) ____ +-n_/a _________________ ____--< No damage. 

Anole (deo) n/a 

Exit Box n/a 

HORIBA MIRA - 1209929-003-01 R0258 Mash 3-32 Brifen Terminal 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commercial in Confidence 
HORIBA MIRA - 1209929-007-03 R0240 Mash 3-33 Test Brifen Terminal 

--·-. 

~-~ -~ "" ~ 

- -----. - . - · R0240 1 628s 

Installation Length , ft. (m) 

Size and/or dimension and 

material key elements, in. (mm) 

Kerb 

36.75 (11 .2) Terminal+ 178 (54.4) full height system+ 21 

6.4 de artin end anchor 

Posts: 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76.1 x3.0) x 28.15 (715), 39.39 (695), 50 

(1270) 

Galvanised steel wire ro e: 0. 75 19 dia, 3 x 7 6 x 1 construction 

305 dee steel sockets cast in continuous concrete bed 

Y-direction 0.03 (0.01 )@ 4.7ms 

THIV (optional), mile/h (km/h) 3.8 (6.1) @ 452.4ms 

X-direction 0 527 .5ms 

Y-direction 0@455.9ms 

1.0 495.1ms 

0.1 271 .2ms 

~~~~~~~~T~e~st~l~n~e~~~a_I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ropeswered~~dgedfromth~rsta~ng posmons-top rope 

Gross Static 5060 (

2295) jumped over post 2 to rest on the opposite side. Rubber from tyre 

left on ost 1. 

61 .8 99.5 n/a 

15.1 4.0 0.1 

Vehicle CL to im act end of terminal n/a 

n/a 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commercial in Confidence 
HORIBA MIRA - 1209929-004-03 R0252 MASH 3-34 Brifen Terminal 

...- t111•r: lllf ..... :c.l..._.... 1"'11111• .. .. ..,...,, . Test Aqency HORIBA MIRA Ltd Vehicle Stability Satisfactory 

Test no. R0252 Stopping distance ft. (m) 252 .9 (77.1) downstream 

Test date 25/04/2016 7.2 (2.2l laterally 

---·­...L.... .. MASH Brifen Terminal Vehicle redirected but then turned back in to barrier and redirected again 

Type Wire Rope Terminal ...­. • r. 1 -,.~ 

~ ·~I{

Installation Length, ft. (m) 36.75 (11.2) Terminal+ 178 (54.4) full height system+ 21 (6.4) Impact Velocity, ft/s (m/s) I X-direction 6.9 (2.1) at 153.8ms 

departing end anchor I Y-direction 12.8 (-3.9) at 150.7ms 

Size and/or dimension and Posts: 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76.1 x 3.0) x 28.15 (715), 39.39 (695), 50 THIV (optional), mph (km/h) 9.8 (15.8) at 166ms (1270) material key elements. in. (mm) Galvanised steel wire rope: 0.75 (19) dia, 3 x 7 (6 x 1) construction Occupant Ride down I X-direction 6 at 391 .2ms 

~:-- "'"' 

12 (305) deep steel sockets cast in continuous concrete bed Acceleration (g) I Y-direction -8 at 177ms 

PHO lo\ (optional) 7. 7 at 176.2ms 

Designation 11 OOC Small Car ASI lootionall 0.4 at 176.4ms 

Make I Model Kia Rio (USA Spec) • ­- · ::"'I _.,. rra~f!'lllr:u•r: • -

Mass. lb (kq) Kerb 2535 (1150) The deflection post and all posts up to and including DP+5 were bent to 

Test Inertial 2521 (11 43.5) the ground. DP+12, +13 and +14 were also bent to the ground. The end 

Gross Static 2655 (1200) anchors were undamaged and all of the wires were in-tact. 

• :• 111 1tr; r• • t 1•1t • -~---. · 1.ir:lllr.10 - ..... 

Speed , mile/h (km/h) 62.6 (100 7) Dynamic, in. (ml I 35.5, (0.9l 

Anqle (deg) 15.3 Permanent Set, in. (m) J 15.75, (0.4 

Location Critical impact point Wor1<inq Width, in. (m) I 35.5, (0.9) at 27.6 (0.7) above qround ....._., t111t 1111t 

~ .. lt:lll .. . -

Speed , mile/h (km/h) 49.7 (80) at post #9 (19.2m downstream of impact) Front bumper smashed, n/s/f wheel/susp. Pushed back. Gearbox & sub 

Anqle (deq) 2.9 deqrees (after post #9) frame damaged. Driver airbag deployed. 

Exit Box Vehicle remained within exit box 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commerc1al in Confidence 
HORIBA MIRA - 1209929-006-03 R0255 MASH 3-35 Brifen Terminal 

Installation Length, ft . {m) 

Size and/or dimension and 

material key elements, in. (mm) 

6. Soil conditions, in (mm) 

7. Test Vehicle 

Desi nation 

Ml j; I 

HORIBA MIRA Ltd 

R0255 

9th Ma 2016 

MASH Brifen Terminal 

Wire Ro e Terminal 

36.75 (11 .2) Term inal + 178 (54.4) full height system+ 21 (6.4) 

de artin end anchor 

Posts: 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76.1 x 3.0) x 28.15 (715}, 39.39 (695), 50 

(1270) 

Galvanised steel wire rope: 0.75 (19) dia, 3 x 7 (6 x 1) construction 

dee steel sockets cast in continuous concrete bed 

Y-direction -8.5 -2.6 at 251 .5ms 

THIV (optional), mile/h (km/h) 6.8 (1 0.9) at 245.6ms 

X-direction 5.0 at 2003.0ms 

Y-direction -4 .0 at 647.7ms 

4.9 at 2000ms 

0.4 at 471.4ms 

Make I Model RWD · • . 

Vehicle did not exit barrier Vehicle engine still running. Damage to front bumper and lights. Scrapes 

Vehicle did not exit barrier and dents along both sides. 

Not re uired 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commerc1al in Confidence 
Size and/or dimension and 

material key elements, in (mm) 

6. Soil conditions, in (mm) 

7. Test Vehicle 

Desi nation 

Make I Model 

Mass, lb k Kerb 

Test Inertial 

Gross Static 

MASH Brifen Terminal 

Wire Ro e Terminal 

14.8 4.5 at 172.9ms 

de artin end anchor Y-direction 

36. 75 (11 .2) Terminal + 178 (54.4) full height system + 21 (6.4) X-direction 

15.4 4.7 at 168.3ms 

Posts: 2.875 OD x 0.134 (76. 1 x 3.0) x 28.15 (715), 39.39 (695), 50 THIV (optional), mile/h (km/h) 1.3.9 (22.3) at 173.2ms (1270) 


Galvanised steel wire rope 0.75 (19) dia, 3 x 7 (6 x 1) construction 
 Occupant Ride down ,__X_-d_ir_e_ct_io_n--1_1_7_at_5_7_5_.5_m_s____----< 

dee steel sockets cast in continuous concrete bed Acceleration Y-direction -12 at 588.0ms 

uired b standard 

act oint for everse direction im act. 

HORIBA MIRA - 1209929-005-01 R0254 Mash 3-37 Brifen Terminal 

Test Results : Page 4 of 32 Hill and Smith Ltd 

Commercial in Confidence 
WR2003 

Socket Excluder 

O.lOK115 

Q A21 

Reinforcing Ring 

0.49Kgs 

WR2004 

Post Socket 

0.20Kgs 

Second rope from bottom 

wea ved on first post (Post A) 

Third rope from bottom 

weaved on first post (Post A) 

1 

.. 126 Overall 

En laroed Weave Detail on Post A Enlaroed Weave Deta il on Post B 

WR1 178LH or RH 

Th readed Terminal 

l.40K9s 

WRl177 

Mechanical Fitting 

1.15Kgs 

Surface Mounted 

4 Hole Anchor 

15.00Kgs 

WR2001-1 

M24 Wash er Form F 

0.05Kgs 

WR2001-2 or 

WR2001-3 

O.lK9s 

WR2006 

Post Cap 

0.03lkgs 

4 Hole Breakaway Anchor 

42.JOKgs 

WR2003 

WR2005 

Deliniator 

Post Caps 

0.045K9s 

Bottom rope weaved on second post (Post B) 

Top rope weaved on second post (Post B) 

Wire Rope Options 

Item No. Description 

WROOOl 154m Cfw LH & RH Terminals 

WR0002 308m C/wlH & RH Terminals 

WR0003 Cut to Length 

WR0004 

( 19mm wire rope - l.20Kgs per meter 

Cap Reflector 

WR1193R - Red 

WR1193W - White 

WRll93Y-Yellow 

Posts (2 7/f!I' x 0.134") 

Item No. mm Kgs

oer::n 1270 7.3 

Posts (2 7/8" x 0.134") 

Item No. mm Kgs 

A 715 4.33 

B 1000 5.41 

Post Heights (See note g) 

Post IHeight Above GL (mm) 

A I 410 

B I 695 

c I 995 (Deflection Post) 

Threaded Terminal Option 

Post Properties 

Brifen 2 7 / 8" x 0.134" Round Post Cold Formed 

5ecL E~stc P~stic 

a) Dimensions in mm 

b) To be read in conjunction with HSM002 

c) Concrete for foundations to have a min. 28 day 

characteristic strenoth of 20MPa for 0150x300mm cylinder or 

2SMPa for 150mm cube test, prior to the VRS being 

commissioned. 

d) For further details of our systems, p~se go to our website 

as listed below 

e} Mini mum distance from edge of socket to edge of 

Foundation lOOmm. For reinforcement cover requirements see 

contract documents 

t) Al l posts to meet the testing specifications as la id down in 

HSD002 

g) Where the horizontal distance from the traffic face of the 

VRS to the point of setback (Psb) ts less than, or equ al to 

I.Sm, the height to the centre of the beam sha ll be me.asured from the level of the adjacent paved surface. Over 1.Sm and , 

the height will be: measu~ from the Qeneral ground level 

below VRS. see HSM002 ror more details. 

h) For system alignment tolerances see HSM002 

i) For suitability of kertJ heights/types for use with Brifen VRS 

see H5M002 

j ) For details regarding socketed arrang ement see HSM002 

f-~-~-~-+_:_-t1 ~--t-~--+~-'f:_-+zxx-_'-+-~~-3 -t- -1 RAFT COP 

7.45 45.2 45.2 1 2.4 12.4 16.5 16.5 2.5 

Quantity of Parts in Ter minal 

Item No. cast-I n Socketed Std Dr>ien 

A21 2 2 Product Ref : wre Rope• 

4 Hio., Anchor Pllte or Performance Under Impact: 

4 Hio., Anchor Pllte wtl1 Rebar Containment Level 

De~Post Class of Wo rking Width 

Post A Impact Severity Level 

Post B 

WR1177 or Durability WR11 78LH/ RH + WR200 1-1 + 

2 No. WR200 1-2/WR2001-3 

WR2003 (opoonaO 

WR2004 

WR2006 or 1 /1 

WR2005 + WR1193 

5 stem Weght (Kgs) 64. 8 65.6 63.9 MASH Terminal 

Mechanical Fitting Option 

Uncontrolled When Printed or Downloaded Print on A3 "Note: Rope not included. Please aUow for the specific length of rope req uired when quoting.