March 26, 2019 

U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1 / WZ - 380 

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 

(FHW A) 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 WZ - 380 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

FHWA 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 PSST 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 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 crash worthiness 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 oftested 

conditions. 

Name of system: Type III Barricade with PSST 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 ofthe 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-380 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. 

• This FHW A 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 FHW A eligibility letter determination is made based solely 

on the crash-testing information submitted by the requester. The FHW A 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 

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

Name: Craig Schulz 

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Pexco, LLC 

3110 70th Ave East- Tacoma, WA 98424 

Country: USA 

To: Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

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

highway program. 

Device & Testing Criterion - Enter from right to left starting with Test Level Fl 

System Type Submission Type Device Name/ Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work 

Zone Traffic Control Devices 

(i' Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

Type Ill Barricade with 

PSST upright and 

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: 3110 70th 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 PSST Steel Upright and Foot 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 (' Modification to 

Significant Modification 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 (HOPE) 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 14 gauge PSST uprights(perforated square steel tube) 1.75" x 1.75" x 64" upright. 

3.) Two ofthe14 gauge PSST (perforated square steel tube) 60" long. 

The boards 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 27 kg (59.4 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 06:46:27 -07'00' 

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

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-70(1100C) 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 (11 00C) 

E-TECH Test 81-0462-001 

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 purpose of this test was to analyze the 

Pexco T3B Barricade with PSST Upright and 

Feet work-zone traffic control device's 

interaction with a MASH specified 11 00C 

test vehicle and report the interactions 

between the test article and test vehicle. 

The test was run using a grey primer over 

blue 2011 Hyundai Accent sedan. 

For the 0 deg test article, the 11 00C 

vehicle's front bumper first impacted the 

lower HDPE 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. As the middle 

panel slid up the hood, it wrapped around 

the lower windshield and A-pillars and 

broke off the passenger door mirror. The 

test article then slid up the vehicle's hood 

and windshield slightly elevating the test 

article off the ground. The middle panel 

detached from the uprights and elevated 

above the vehicle. The bottom of top panel 

contacted the vehicle's roof and slid over 

the top of the vehicle slightly elevating the 

panel, with uprights still attached, above 

the vehicle. As the vehicle passed under the 

test article, the feet twisted towards the test 

vehicle. The passenger rear tire was struck 

by the edge of the foot causing a fast leak (i. 

e. not a blowout). The top panel with 

uprights came to rest behind the test 

vehicle and remained attached. 

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 but did not result in any 

PASS 
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3-72 (2270P) 

E-TECH Test 81-0462-002 

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 

2270P vehicle at 100 km/hr. The 

orientations chosen were to impact the test 

article at 0 and 90 degrees. Both test articles 

were spaced 6 m apart. 

The purpose of this test was to analyze the 

Pexco T3B Barricade with PSST Upright and 

Feet work-zone traffic control device's 

interaction with a MASH specified 2270P 

test vehicle and report the interactions 

between the test article and test vehicle. 

The test was run using a silver 2011 Dodge 

Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickup truck. The 

barricades were not fitted with any optional 

accessories. 

For the 0 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 both the 

lower and middle panels began to wrap 

around the front of the vehicle, they 

detached from the uprights and remained 

on the front of the vehicle from most of the 

impact event. 

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. As the lower and middle 

panels began to buckle, the first upright 

with foot was pushed ahead of the vehicle. 

The test article remained forward of the 

occupant compartment for the duration of 

the impact event. 

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. The front plastic grill was damaged 

and slightly displaced. As the 0 degree test 

article wrapped around the front end of the 

vehicle, the upright on the passenger side 

contacted the passenger side mirror and a 

portion of the mirror detached. 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 

PASS 
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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 :58:52 -07'00' 

Address: 3617B Cincinnati Ave. 

Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

A2LA Certificate 0989.01 (1/12/2018 - 11/30/2019) 

. h Digitally signed by Craig Schulz 

Submitter Signature*:(ra,g Sc UIZ Dat"'2018.0S.22H10'47 

-07'00' 

Submit Form 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

I) Additional disclosures ofrelated financial interest as indicated above. 

2) A copy ofthe 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 ofthe device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

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General Information 

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

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

Test No......................... 81-0462-002 

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

Test Article 

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

12 m wide T3B Barricade with 

PSST Upright and Feet 

Work-Zone Traffic Control Device 

Dimensions .................. 1.63 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 ......... 27.2 kg Complete, PSST Upright and Feet with 

Elements (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... .......... ........ ................................2011 Dodge Ram 1500 

Curb ................ .................................. ..... 2182.0 kg 

Test Inertial... ...... ..... ...... ............ ............ 2252.0 kg 

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

Gross Static .............. ....... ......... ........ ...... 2252.0 kg 

Impact Conditions 

Speed (Normal Orientation) .................. IO I .4 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ 100.8 kph 

Impact Severity (Normal Orientation) ..892.6 kJ 

Impact Severity (Pcrp. Oricntation) ......882.8 kJ 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (Normal Orientation) ........ .... .... .. 100.8 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ I 00.1 kph 

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

Vehicle Damage 

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

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

Occupant Compartment Deformation 

Windshield .... ............. ......... N/ A 

All other areas .... .. .. ............. N/ A 

Figure 7 - Summary of Results - Pexco T3B Barricade with PSST Upright and Feet Test 81-0462-002 

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

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

Test No......................... 81-0462-001 

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

Test Article 

Type ........... ....... Pcxco 

12 m wide T3B Barricade with 

PSST Upright and Feet 

Work-Zone Traffic Control Device 

Dimensions .................. 1.63 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 ......... 27.2 kg Complete, PSST Upright and Feet with 

Elements (3) 3.66 m wide HOPE Panels with Rencctivc 

Sheeting 

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

and Condition 

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

Designation....... .. ... ............................. ... 11 OOC 

Model. ....................................................201 l Hyundai Accent 

Curb ....................................................... 1097.0 kg 

Test Inertial.......... .......... .. ...................... 1107.0 kg 

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

Gross Static... ............. ..................... ..... 1107.0 kg 

Impact Conditions 

Speed (Nom1al Orientation) .................. 100.8 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation)........98.3 kph 

Impact Severity (Normal Orientation) ..434.0 kJ 

Impact Severity (Perp. Orientation)..... .412.7 kJ 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (Normal Orientation) ..................98.3 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........97.0 kph 

Angle (deg) ............................................O 

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CDC .................................... l 2FCLWO (negligible) 

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Windshield .............. ............ Negligible 

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

Figure 2 - Summary of Results - Pexco T3B Barricade with PSST Upright and Feet Test 81-0462-001 

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APPENDICES 

Appendix A - Details of Test Article 

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ASSEMBLY DETAIL T38 HOPE PANELS WITH 8" REFLECTIVE SHEETING 

GALVANIZED PSST UPRIGHTS PER PANEL

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Yassin Menna (FHWA) 1 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subject: 

Craig Schulz < Craig.Schulz@pexco.com > 

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:48 AM 

Yassin, Menna (FHWA) 

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. 

PSST Upright and Footing: 

3-71 {ll00C) 

E-TECH Test 81-0462-001 

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

The purpose of this test was to analyze the Pexco T3B Barricade with PSST Upright and Feet work-zone traffic control 

device's interaction with a MASH specified llOOC test vehicle and report the interactions 

between the test article and test vehicle. The test was run using a grey primer over 

blue 2011 Hyundai Accent sedan. 

For the O deg test article, the llOOC vehicle's front bumper first impacted the lower HOPE 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. As the middle panel slid up the 

hood, it wrapped around the lower windshield and A-pillars and broke off the passenger door mirror. The test article 

then slid up the vehicle's hood and windshield slightly elevating the test article off the ground . The middle panel 

detached from the uprights and elevated above the vehicle. The bottom oftop panel contacted the vehicle's roof and 

slid over the top of the vehicle slightly elevating the panel, with uprights still attached, above the vehicle. As the vehicle 

passed under the test article, the feet twisted towards the test vehicle. The passenger rear tire was struck by the edge 

of the foot causing a fast leak (i.e. not a blowout). The top panel with uprights came to rest behind the test vehicle and 

remained attached . 

For the 90 deg test article, the llOOC vehicle's front bumper first impacted the cantilevered lower HOPE 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 but did not result in any cracking or deformation. 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 passenger mirror which partially 

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detached. There was no cracking or deformation on 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. 

3-72 (2270P) 

-TECH Test 81-0462-002 

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

test articles 

were spaced 6 m apart. 

The purpose of this test was to analyze the Pexco T3B Barricade with PSST Upright and Feet work-zone traffic control 

device's interaction with a MASH specified 2270P test vehicle and report the interactions 

between the test article and test vehicle. The test was run using a silver 2011 Dodge 

Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickup truck. The barricades were not fitted with any optional accessories. 

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 both the lower and middle panels began to wrap 

around the front of the vehicle, they detached from the uprights and remained on the front of the vehicle from most of 

the impact event. 

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. As the lower and middle panels began to buckle, the first upright with foot 

was pushed ahead of the vehicle. The test article remained forward of the occupant compartment for the duration of 

the impact event. 

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. The front plastic grill was damaged 

and slightly displaced. As the O degree test article wrapped around the front end of the vehicle, the upright on the 

passenger side contacted the passenger side mirror and a portion of the mirror detached. 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. 

Craig Schulz I Pexco LLC 

Global Sales / Product Line Manager - Traffic 

3110 70th Ave East I Tacoma , 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> 

Su bject: Data not visible on form 

Hello Mr. Schulz, 

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We are in the final stage of review 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 

versions of the forms I have. 

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Menna Yassin, PE 

Highway Safety Engineer I Safety Design Team 

US DOT, Federal Highway Administration IOffice of Safety 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Phone: 202-366-2833 

Email: Menna.Yassin@dot.gov 

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