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

of Transportation Washington , D.C. 20590 

Federal Highway 
 

Administration 
 

January 10, 2018 HSST-1/ CC-141 

Mr. Gerrit A. Dyke 
 

Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. 
 

180 River Road 
 

Rio Vista, CA 94571 
 

Dear Mr. Dyke: 
 

This letter is in response to your February 7, 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 FHWA letter of eligibility is 
 

assigned FHW A control number CC-141 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: 

• MAX-TensionTM Median 

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 FHW A, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do 

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

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

device for any particular purpose or use. 

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

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

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

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

tested. 

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

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

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

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

and evaluation criteria of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation 

Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). Therefore, the device is eligible for 

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

conditions. 

Name of system: MAX-TensionTM Median 
 

Type of system: Crash Cushion 
 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 
 

Testing conducted by: Safe Technologies, Inc. 
 

Date of request: November 3, 2017 
 

Date initially acknowledged: February 10, 2017 
 

Date of Final Package: November 8, 2017 
 

FHWA 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 crashworthiness ofthe system. 
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Standard Provisions 

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

control number CC-141 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, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
Date of Request: November 03, 2017 

Name: Gerrit A. Dyke, P.E. 

I r. New (' Resubmission 

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 cu Company: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. .....

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 ·e Address: 180 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 .0 

 :::I Country: V'l USA 

Michael S. Griffith, Director 

To: FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 
 

of Highway Safety Hardware 
 

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 I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'CC': Crash Cushions, 

Attenuators, & Terminals 

(9 Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

MAX-Tension Median 

AASHTO MASH TL3 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. 

Individual or Organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Gerrit A. Dyke, P.E. Same as Submitter [8J

Company Name: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. Same as Submitter [8J 

Address: 180 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Same as Submitter [8J 

Country: USA 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. 
 

Safe Technologies, Inc. (STI) performs testing and analysis services for Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. 
 

(LTS). STI is a wholly owned subsidiary of LTS. STI is a fully accredited crash test facility to ISO 17025 by A2LA 

and is recognized by the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to perform full scale crash tests per NCH RP 

Report 350 and MASH criteria. 

The STI laboratory manager, technicians, and laborers are compensated by LTS for salaries and wages. STland 

staff does not receive any incentives, compensation, commissions, or professional fees corresponding to the 

outcome of any testing or analysis. 

STI or staff does not receive any research funding or other research support from LTS. STI and staff also do not 

have any financial interest in patents, copyrights, or other intellectual property associated with the products 

they test or analyze. 

KARCO Engineering, LLC. was contracted by LTS to collaborate with STI for this testing program. KARCO 

provided guidance, recommendations, and suggestions for testing and reporting practices. KARCO reviewed 

test data and reports to ensure accuracy and correct representation of test parameters and results. KARCO nor 

any KARCO employee has any financial interest in L TS, STI, or the product being tested. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(e' New Hardware or (' Modification to 

• Significant Modification Existing Hardware 

The MAX-TensionTM Median Guardrail Terminal System (MAX-Median) is a re-directive gating end terminal for 

double sided corrugated W-beam barrier systems in median or roadside configurations. The MAX-Median 

system utilizes tensioned cables, telescoping panels, and a cutting tooth to absorb the kinetic energy and 

safely contain or redirect impacting vehicles. The system is comprised of a friction based energy absorbing 

impact head, two tension cables, two support cables, two releasable posts (post 1 and 2), a ground anchor 

assembly, a panel coupler, and an energy absorbing panel coupler with integrated cutting tooth used in 

conjunction with standard AASHTO 12 Gauge guardrail panels, posts, blockouts, and hardware. The system 

length is approximately 27ft [8.2m] and has an effective length of approximately SO ft [1 S.2Sm], with the 

anchor assembly extending forward approximately 4 ft [1 .2m]. The Length of Need is at Post 3, 9ft 4in [2.86m] 

downstream of the first post. 

The MAX-Median can be applied directly to double sided W-Beam guardrail systems at, or transitioned to, 

31" rail height with panels and post spacing configured at mid-span splice. Transitions to strong post W-beam 

guardrail systems or other barriers where the splice is not mid-span can be accomplished using 3ft 1 1 /2in 

[0.9Sm], 9ft 4 1/ 2in [2.8Sm], or 1Sft7 1 /2in [4.7Sm] panels after the MAX-Median system (minimum soft 

[1 S.2Sm] downstream of the first post) in accordance with Federal, State, and local standards. Transitions to 

other barrier systems such as thrie beam or rigid bridge or roadside barriers shall be in accordance with 

Federal, State, and local requirements and attached after the MAX-Median system (m inimum soft [1 S.2Sm] 

downstream of the first post). 

The MAX-Median can be applied with a 0 to 2 ft[61 Omm) offset in accordance with FHWA recommendations. 

The MAX-Median may be configured using wood or composite blockouts with 8in [200mm] depth. 

Reference Enclosure A, "MAX-Tension Median Guardrail End Terminal System TL-3 Configurations 

Justifications". 

The MAX-Median may utilize standard AASHTO 8.Slb/ft or 9lb/ft line posts after post number two. Reference 

Enclosure A. 

The MAX-Median may utilize standard AASHTO M-180 12 Gauge panels in 12ft -6in [3.8m) or 2Sft [7.6m] 

lengths within the system. Reference Enclosure A. 

The MAX-Median may be painted, stained, or powder coated on surfaces that do not effect the function of 

the system in place of or in addition to galvanizing. Reference Enclosure A for details regarding surfaces that 

may be coated and the components or surfaces that may not. 

Any delineation pattern, tape, or decal may be placed on the Delineation Bracket attached to the MAXMedian impact head. In addition, variations of brackets may be utilized with the MAX-Median. Reference 

Enclosure A. 

The MAX-Median may display identification decals, tags, or stamps for product identification, component 

tracking and quality control. The identification method and location shall not effect the capacity, function, or 

performance of the MAX-Median. Reference Enclosure A. 

A minor modification to a component is proposed in Enclosure A. The section titled "Stamped vs. Welded 

Traffic Side Slider" details an alternative manufacturing method for the coupler where it is stamped from a 

single sheet of steel instead of welding two components together. This component may be fabricated in either 

configuration with no effect on the capacity, function, or performance of the MAX-Median. 

Manufacturing drawings may be adjusted to ensure manufacturing capability and consistency with MASH 

tested and certified product. 

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: IJoseph Nagy 

Digitally signed by Joseph Nagy Engineer Signature: Joseph Nagy Date: 2017.11 .06 09:34:06 -08'00' 

Address: 1170 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94S71 !same as Submitter D 

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A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test Narrative 
 Evaluation 
 

Number Description 
 Results 
 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article captured the 

11 OOC vehicle in a controlled manner. The 

vehicle did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test article 

exhibited controlled permanent and 

dynamic deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the MAX-Tension Median

end terminal. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions met the limit of 40.0 ft/s (12.2 m/ 

s). Ridedown accelerations in the 

longitudinal and lateral directions were well 3-30 (11 OOC) PASS below the preferred limit of 15.0 G. There 

s no test article debris detached during 

the test. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable MASH 

vehicle trajectory criteria. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-30. 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-31 (2270P) 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article captured the 2270P 

vehicles in a controlled manner. The 

vehicles did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test articles 

exhibited controlled permanent and 

dynamic deflection. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 mis). Ridedown 

accelerations in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 15 G. There was no test article debris 

detached during the tests. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartments. The test vehicles 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. The 

vehicle did not intrude into adjacent lanes. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable MASH 

vehicle trajectory criteria. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-31 . 

PASS 
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The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article captured the 

11 OOC vehicle in a controlled manner. The 

vehicle did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test article 

exhibited controlled permanent and 

dynamic deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the MAX-Tension Median 

end terminal. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were below the maximum limit of 

40.0 ft/s (12 m/s). Ridedown accelerations in 

3-32 (11 OOC) the longitudinal and lateral directions were 

well below the preferred limit of 15.0 G. 

PASS 

There was no test article debris detached 

during the test. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable MASH 

vehicle trajectory criteria. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-32. 
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3-33 (2270P) 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article captured the 2270P 

vehicle in a controlled manner and brought 

the vehicle to a safe stop. The vehicle did 

not gate to the backside of the system. The 

vehicle did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test article 

exhibited controlled permanent and 

dynamic deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9. 1 m/s). Ridedown 

accelerations in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 15 G. There was minimal test article 

debris detached during the test. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. The 

vehicle did not intrude into adjacent lanes. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable MASH 

vehicle trajectory criteria. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-33. 

PASS 
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The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article redirected the 

11 OOC vehicle in a controlled manner. The 

vehicle did not penetrate, underride, or 

override the installation. The test article 

exhibited some permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the prefered 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 mis). Ridedown 

accelerations in the longitudinal and lateral 

3-34 (11 OOC) directions were well below the preferred PASS 

limit of 15.0 G. There was no test article 

debris detached during the test. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable vehicle 

trajectory criteria in MASH. There was no 

vehicle intrusion into adjacent lanes. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-34. 
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The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article contained and 

redirected the 2270P vehicle in a controlled 

manner. The vehicle did not penetrate, 

underride, override or gate the installation. 

The test article exhibited some permanent 

and dynamic deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the MAX-Tension Median 

end terminal. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 m/s). Ridedown 

accelerations in the longitudinal and lateral 

3-35 (2270P) 

3-36 (2270P) 

directions were well below the preferred PASS 

limit of 15.0 G. There was no test article 

debris detached during the test except for 

two blockouts that landed in the clear zone. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the 

collision with minor roll and pitch. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable vehicle 

trajectory criteria in MASH. There was no 

vehicle intrusion into adjacent lanes. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the eva luation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-35. 

The MAX-Tension Median is applied only to 

corrugated W-profile guardrail barrier 

systems of equal lateral stiffness. Therefore Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

this test is not relevant and was not 

conducted. 
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3-37 (2270P) 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal 

satisfied the MASH structural adequacy 

criteria for its intended function as an end 

terminal. The test article redirected the 

2270P vehicle and brought it to a controlled 

stop. The system did not gate. The vehicle 

did not penetrate, underride, or override 

the installation. The test article exhibited 

controlled permanent and dynamic 

deflection in the test. 

All of the occupant risk criteria were 

satisfied in testing the MAX-Tension Median 

end terminal. Theoretical occupant impact 

velocities in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 30.0 ft/s (9.1 m/s). Ridedown 

accelerations in the longitudinal and lateral 

directions were well below the preferred 

limit of 15.0 G. There was no test article 

debris detached during the test except for 

two blackouts that traveled parallel to the 

system and would not have endangered 

occupants of vehicles traveling on either 

side of the system. 

Vehicle occupant compartment 

deformations were well below allowable 

limits. There were no intrusions into the 

occupant compartment. The test vehicle 

remained upright during and after the test 

with minor roll and pitch. 

The MAX-Tension Median end terminal was 

judged as satisfying the applicable vehicle 

trajectory criteria in MASH. 

The terminal was judged to have 

successfully met all of the evaluation criteria 

for MASH Test 3-37. 

PASS 

3-38 ( 1500A) 

Calculations performed to demonstrate 

acceptable occupant risk values per MASH 

evaluation criteria . Reference Enclosure A, 

"MAX-Tension Median Guardrail End 

Terminal System TL-3 Configurations 

Justifications" section titled "1500A Vehicle 

(MASH Test 3-38)". 

PASS 

3-40 (11 OOC) Not applicable. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-41 (2270P) Not applicable. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-42 (1 lOOC) Not applicable. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-43 (2270P) Not applicable. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-44 (2270P) Not applicable. Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 

3-45 (1500A) Not applicable. 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 .): 
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Laboratory Name: Safe Technologies Inc. 

Laboratory Signature: Joseph Nagy Digitally signed by Joseph Nagy 

Date: 2017.11.06 09:40:28 -08'00' 

Address: 170 River Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Same as Subm itter 0 

Country: USA Same as Submitter 0 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

A2LA Certificate Number 1851 .01 

Valid to March 31 , 2018 

. D k DigitaUy signedbyGerritDyke 

Submitter Signature*: Gernt y e Date: 2017.11.06 09'41 :30 

-08'00' 

Submit Form 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 
 

I) Additional disclosures ofrelated financial interest as indicated above. 
 

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in 
 

support of this request. 

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

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

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

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

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

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General Information 

Test Agency... .. .. ... ....... .......... ... ... .. ................ . SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number....... .. MMT330-C3 

Test Designation ............. .. .......... ........ .. .... .. ..... MASH 3-30 

Date.. ... ...... ...... .. ...... ...... ........ . .. ...... .... .. ... ... 7/1 4/2017 

Test Article 

Name .............................. . LTS, MAX-Tension Median 

Type ..... . Guardrail End Terminal, Median

Installation Length ......... .. 155.1 ft (47.3 m) 

Width .. .. 28.4 in (721.4 mm) 

Height . 31 in (787 mm) 

Soil Conditions 

Type of soil. ............... .. . .. .. ... ... .. ............. .. ..... . . AASHTO Grade A/B Soil-Aggre

Soil strength.................. ....... .. ....... ...... .. ...... . ... 19,115 lb (85.0 kN) 
 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation ......... .... .... .. .. .. .. ...... ........ ... .. .. 1100C 
 

Make and Model .................... .... .. .. ..... ...... ......... 2011 Kia Rio 
 

Curb Weight .. .. . .. ...... ........ .. .. .. ...... ...... ...... ...... 2458.2 lb (1115.0 kg) 
 

Test Inertial Weight ...... .... .............. .... ..... ......... ... 2447.1 lb (1110.0 kg) 
 

Gross Static Weight ...... ...... ............................... 2612.5 lb (1185.0 kg) 
 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ................ .... ...... . ...... ........ .......... ..... 62.0 mph (99.8 kph) 
 

Angle . .. . ...... ................ . .. O.Odeg 
 

Location I Orientation .. ................ ...... .. ......... 1/4 Offset 
 

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Exit Conditions 

Speed (mph)...... .. ................. ..................... ... .. NIA 
 

Angle (deg).... .. .... .. ................ ... .................. .. N/A 
 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance .. .......................... 88.25 ft (26.9 m) 
 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing .... ....... ...... ......... .. ....... None 
 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV . ............................... . 40.0 ft/s (12.2 m/s) 
 

Lateral OIV ................ .. .. .. ........ ... .............. .. .. 1.6 ft/s (0.5 m/s) 
 

Longitudinal ORA .... ....... 9.3 g's 
 

Lateral ORA ........................ .. .... .. ..................... 7.5 g's 
 

THIV ... .......... ........ ........... .... ... .. .... ..... 41 .0 ft/s (12.5 m/s) 
 

PHO ......... .......................... ... ................. ...... ... 10.0 g's 
 

ASI .. .. .. .............................................. . .. 1.84 
 

Test Article Deformation ........ ......... ...... . .. .. Moderate 

Test Article Deflections 

Longitudinal system stroke...... . 6.92 ft (2.11 m) 

Permanent lateral deflection . .. 23.4 in (0.595 m) 

Dynamic lateral deflection .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... .... .. . .. .. .... 26.0 in (0.660 m) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS.... ...... . .. .. .. .................... 11-FL-5 
 

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Test Agency ............................ . SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number. ..... .. . MMT331-C1 

Test Designation .. .. .. ... .. ....... ...... . ..................... MASH 3-31 

Date........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. ... ... .. ... . ... . . . . . . . . . .. 8/1/2017 

Test Article 

Name .. L TS, MAX-Tension Median 

Type .... ..... . . ............ ... ...... ... ... ...... .. ..... Guardrail End Terminal, Median 
 

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Width ...... ···· ·· ··· ··· ··· ·· · ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ··· ... ...... 31 in (787 mm) 

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Soil Co.nditions 

Type of soil. ................. ..... .. .... ... .. .... ... ... .. .... .... . AASHTO Grade A/B Soil-Aggregat

Soil strength ........ .. . .. .... .. ... ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ..... .. .. 19,661 lb (87.4 kN) 
 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation . .................. ... . . . 2270P 
 

Make and Model ...... ............ ..... ........... 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 
 

Curb Weight . .. .. ... ..................... 4873.3 lb (2210.5 kg) 
 

Test Inertial Weight ............ . ............. 5058.5 lb (2294.5 kg) 
 

Gross Static Weight .. .. 5058.5 lb (2294.5 kg) 
 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ......... . ........ .......... ... ......... ............. . .. 62.7 mph (100.9 kph) 
 

Angle ........... . ... 0.0 deg 
 

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Speed (mph) .............. .......... ..... ........... .... .. . NIA 
 

Angle (deg) ................... ................... ........ NIA 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) ... ............ 27.5 ft (8.38m) 
 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing . ... ............ NIA 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ......................................... 24.3 ft/s (7.4 mis) 
 

Lateral OIV ...... .. .... ............ ............... ...... ..... 1.64 ft/s (0.5 mis) 
 

Longitudinal ORA ...... ..... .. .. ... ... ... ............. 10.6 g's 
 

Lateral ORA ....... . .. ........ .... .. ... . .. .......... .... 3.1 g's 
 

THIV ... . . ... ... . . .. .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . . ... . . 24.3 ft/s (7.4 m/s) 
 

PHO .. ... ....... ... ... ...... ......... ...... .. . .. .............. 10.6 g's 
 

ASI ................................ ....... .. .. .... .. ...... . 0.84 
 

Test Article Damage: .. ..... .......... ........ Substantial 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke ............... .......... ... .. 24.1 ft (7.34 m) 
 

Permanent lateral deflection ......... ......... ...... .. 5.9 ft (1.81 m) 
 

Dynamic lateral deflection ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... 5.9 ft (1 .81 m) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS ..... . . ... .. 12-FC-5 

CDC .............. . 12FCEW2 

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Test Agency ............ .. .. .......... .. ... .... .. . .. ...... . SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number ..... ....... ........... .. .. ...... .. ... .. . MMT332-C1 

Test Designation .................. ... ..................... .. ... MASH 3-32 

Date.. ... ... .. ... ... .. .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 8/3/2017 

Test Article 

Name ........... .. .......... ............... .. ......... ······ ·· L TS, MAX-Tension Median 

Type ... .. . . Guardrail End Terminal, Median 

Installation Length . ... ..... ........ ........ .. .... 155.1 ft (47.3 m) 

Width ... .. .... . . . 28.4 in (721.4 mm) 

Height . . .... ... . .......................... .. ... 31 in (787 mm) 

Soil Conditions 

Type of soil. .. ...... ..... ... ..... ....... ........... ..... . AASHTO Grade A/8 Soil-Aggregate 
 

Soil strength .. . ...... ..... ............ ... . 12,590 lb (56.0 kN) 
 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation . 1100C 
 

Make and Model ................ ..... ..... ...................... 2011 Kia Rio 
 

Curb Weight ...................... .... .. .... ................... 2429.5 lb (1102.0 kg) 
 

Test Inertial Weight ......................................... 2451 .5 lb (1112.0 kg) 
 

Gross Static Weight ............. ...... .... ........ . 2616.9 lb (1187.0 kg) 
 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ........... ...... ................... ... .. . . 62.2 mph (100.1 kph) 

Angle ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 0~g 

Location I Orientation ... .. .. . .... .. .............. FronUCenter 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (mph) ..... ......... ........ ...... .......... .. N/A 
 

Angle (deg) ........ ......... ....... ........... N/A 
 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) ..... ... ......... .... .. 15.1 ft (4.61 m) 
 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing .. . ... ........... .. ....... None 
 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ...... ......... ... ...... ...... ....... .. ......... .. . 37. 7 ft/s (11 .5 m/s) 
 

Lateral OIV ... ......... ......... .... ..... .. ................ .. . .. ..... 0.33 ft/s (0.1 mis) 
 

Longitudinal ORA .. ... ............. ...... ........ .. . .. ..... ...... . 7.8 g's 
 

Lateral ORA ... ..... ........... . ......... ....... ........ ... ... ... 2.5 g's 
 

THIV ... ... ...... ...... ..... .............................. ........ 37.7 ft/s (11 .5 mis) 
 

PHO ..... . 8.1 g's 

ASI . 1.87 

Test Article Deformation .. . .. ... .... ... . ......... . Moderate 

Test Article Deflections 

Longitudinal system stroke ....... ... . ... ......... ... .......... 13.1 ft (3.99 m) 
 

Permanent lateral deflection ................. .... ..... ........ 29.6 in (0.752 m) 
 

Dynamic lateral deflection .... .... ... .......... .. . ... 33.0 in (0.837 m) 
 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS ... . ......................... ............ ..... .. 12-FC-6 
 

CDC............. .. . . .......... ..... ... ... 12FZEW3 
 

Maximum Interior Deformation ..... ... ...... ......... ....... .. 2.31 in (57 mm) in the floor pan. 
 
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Test Agency .... .. . . ...... ............. SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
 

Test Number ......... ........................ ..... .. . . .... MMT333-C1 

Test Designation .. MASH 3-33 

Date......... ......... ... .................... .. .. .. . 8/7/2017 

Test Article 

Name ... ... ... ... ... ... . L TS, MAX-Tension Median 

Type ... ...... ................... ...................... ............. Guardrail End Terminal, Median 
 

Installation Length .............................................. 155.1 ft (47.3 m) 
 

Width ......... ............................. ... .. ... ........ ..... 28.4 in (721.4 mm) 
 

Height ......... ............ ............................... ........ 31 in (787 mm) 
 

Soil Conditions 

Type of soil ..... ............... .. ........... .. ...... ...... .. . ..... AASHTO Grade A/B Soil-Aggregate 
 

Soil strength ........ .. .... ......... .. ................. .. .. .... .... 11,498 lb (51.1 kN) 
 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation .. . ................ 2270P 
 

Make and Model .................. .... ......................... 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 
 

Curb Weight ................. ...... . ........................ . .. 4835.8 lb (2193.5 kg) 
 

Test Inertial Weight .. .... .... . .. .. .. .. ...... ...... . . .. .. .. 5008.9 lb (2272.0 kg) 
 

Gross Static Weight ............ .... ........................... 5008.9 lb (2272.0 kg) 
 

Impact Conditions 

Speed . .. .................................. ..... 63.2 mph (101.7 kph) 
 

Angle . .. ...... .. ...... .. ................. ... 5 deg 
 

Location I Orientation .. .. .. . .. .......... . . Front/Center 
 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (mph) ............... .. .. .............. NIA 

Angle (deg) ............ . ............. NIA 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) ...... ... .. .. ..... 23.8 ft (7.26 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing . . . .. . . ..... .... . ....... NIA 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ...... ...... .. . .. .. .. .............. .... .. . 24.3 ft/s (7.4 m/s) 
 

Lateral OIV ...... .. .. .... .. .... . .. .. .... .............. ..... 1.64 ft/s (0.5 mis) 
 

Longitudinal ORA ......... .... .. .............. ................. 11.4 g's 
 

Lateral ORA ....... ................. ... ... .............. .........4.1 g's 
 

THIV .. ......................... .. .......... .. .... .... ........... .. 24.3 ft/s (7.4 mis) 
 

PHD ....................... ........ .... .................. .... ..... 11.4g's 
 

ASI ................. ... ............. .. .......... .. ... ... . .. ........ 0.95 
 

Test Article Damage: ...... ............ ........ .. . . Substantial 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke ........ ...... ............ ....... 18.2 ft (5.54 m) 
 

Permanent lateral deflection ..... .......................... 5.0 ft (1 .52 m) 
 

Dynamic lateral deflection ............ .... .... ...... .. ...... 5.2 ft (1.58 m) 
 

Vehicle Damage 

VDS ......... ................... ........ . . 12-FC-5 
 

CDC................ .. 12FCEW2 
 

Maximum Interior Deformation . ...... ...... .......... 1 in (25.4 mm) in the floor pan 
 
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Test Number .. ..... ... ..... MMT334-C1 

Test Designation . . .... . ....... MASH 3-34 

Date.. . .... .... ..... .. ...... ......... ..... 8/10/2017 

Test Article 

Name ............ ... .. ... .. ... ... ... .. ... .. . . L TS, MAX-Tension Median 

Type . .. ... ... . . .. . .... . ................ Guardrail End Terminal, Median 

Installation Length ....... . ....... ... .... ..... .. ...... ........ 155.1 ft (47.3 m) 

Width .. ... ... .. ... ... ... .. . .. ... . .. . . .. .. . ....... . 28.4 in (721 .4 mm) 

Height .. .. 31 in (787 mm) 

Soil Conditions 

Type of soil ................... ... .... . ... . ...................... AASHTO Grade A/B Soil-Aggregate 

Soil strength . . .... . 16,977 lb (75.5 kN) 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation ......... ... ..... . .......... ... .. ........ 11 OOC 

Make and Model . . ... . . .... . .. ... . . ........... ..... 2011 Hyundai Accent 

Curb Weight ... ........ . ...... .. ... . ...... 2467.0 lb (1119 kg) 

Test Inertial Weight . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .... ... .. ... ... ..... 244.6.0 lb (1109.5 kg} 

Gross Static Weight . . .. 2611 .4 lb (1184.5 kg) 

Impact Conditions 

Speed .......................... .. ... .... .. ... . .. .... .. .. ....... 61 .5 mph (99.0 kph) 

Angle ........................... .... ... .. . 15.0 deg 

Location I Orientation . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . 1.94 ft (0.59 m) from post 1 

Exit Conditions 

Speed (mph) ........ ... ... .. .. .. ... ..... ........ . . 55.8 mph (89.9 kph) 

Angle (deg) ........................ . ....... ..... .. . 9.1 degrees 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) ..... .. ... .. . ...... Approximately 138.8 ft (42.3 m}, 

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Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing ...... . ......... .. . N/A 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV . ............ ... .... . ... .... .. ... . ... . ....... 11 .2 ft/s (3.4 mis) 

Lateral OIV . . . ........... . ... ... ... .. ..... .... ... .. .. ..... 20.0 ft/s (6.1 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA . . . .. .. . .. ... ... .. ... .. ... . ... .. . 9.4 g's 

Lateral ORA . .. . . . . ... . ... . .... .. 7.8 g's 

THIV .. .. . . . . . ... ... ...... ....... 22.6 ft/s (6.9 mis} 

PHO ............... ... .... .. . . 9.8 g's 

ASI .......................... .... .... .. .. ... .. .... ...... ... .... . 0.82 

Test Article Damage: .. . ..... .... .. ... .. ...... Minimal 
 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke ........... ....... .... .. ... ... .... NIA 

Permanent lateral deflection . . .. .. ... . ... . ................ 0.29 ft (0.09 m) 

Dynamic lateral deflection . . . .. . ... ... . .. ... . ... . . .. 0.57 ft (0.17 m) 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS.. . ... ..... .. . ......... ... ..... . ...... 1-FR-2 

CDC .. ......... . .. ... ..... ... ....... 01 FREE2 

Maximum Interior Deformation . 1.0 in (25.4 mm) in the ceiling 
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Test Agency ... . . ..... ............. SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
 

Test Number. .... . . ........ .. . .. ..... .... MMT335-C1 
 

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

Date.. . .... .... ...... ... ............ ... ... ........ . 7/21/2017 
 

Test Article 

Name . LTS, MAX-Tension Median 
 

Type .......................................... ...... .............. Guardrail End Terminal , Median 
 

Installation Length ....................... .... .. ................ 155.1 ft (47.3 m) 
 

Width ..... .... ........ .... ...... .... .................. .......... . 28.4 in (721.4 mm) 
 

Height .... ... ......................................... .. ......... 31 in (787 mm) 
 

Soil Conditions 

Type of soil. ........ ....... .. ...... ..... ... ........... ............. AASHTO Grade A/B Soil-Aggregate 
 

Soil strength ... ............... .. ... ... ............... ............ . 19213 lb (85.5 kN) 
 

Test Vehicle 

Type I Designation ... ... ...... ...... ... ... ... ... ............... 2270P 
 

Make and Model ..... ... .. .. ... ........................... ...... 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 
 

Curb Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... ... . . . . . . . . ... .. . ... ... ... . . 4578 lb (2,076.5 kg) 
 

Test Inertial Weight . ... .... .. ... ..... 5,012 lb (2,273.5 kg) 
 

Gross Static Weight ..... ...... ..... . . .... ....... 5,012 lb (2,273.5 kg) 
 

Impact Conditions 

Speed ... ..... ............ .................. .. ....... .. ............ 63 mph (101.4 kph) 
 

Angle ............................... ................ ..... ..... .. . 25 deg 
 

Location I Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ...... .... . 3.0 m downstream from middle of post 1 
 

Exit Conditions 

Speed ... ..... .. .. ..... ............... ... .. . . ..... ... 24 mph (38.5 kph) 
 

Angle (deg) ............................................ . ... 12 
 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) . . 109.1 ft (33.3 m) 
 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing ... ............... ... .. .... NIA 
 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV ...... ........ .... ............ ........ .. . 17.1 ft/s (5.2 mis) 
 

Lateral OIV ...... ..... ................. ... ............ .... . 14.4 ft/s (4.4 mis) 
 

Longitudinal ORA .............. ......................... 7.2 g's 
 

Lateral ORA ........... .................. ... ... .......... 7.8 g's 
 

THIV ... .......... ..... .... .... ..... .. ................. ....... 21.7 ftls (6.6 mis) 
 

PHO ..... ... ..... ........................... .. . .. ........... 9.3 g's 
 

ASI .... .. .............. ............ .. . .. ................. .... 0.63 
 

Test Article Damage: .. Substantial 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke ....... .... ... ............ .. NIA 
 

Permanent lateral deflection ...... ............ .. ...... 2.1 ft (0.64 m) 
 

Dynamic lateral deflection ...... .. ............. ........ 2.7 ft (0.83 m) 
 

Vehicle Damage 

VOS ...................................... ... 01-RP-4 
 

CDC ........... ...... ........ ......... ... . 01RDEW2 
 

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Test Agency .. ........................ ... SAFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

Test Number. ................. . MMT337-C1 

Test Designation . .. .. . ............. MASH 3-37a 

Date ......................... ...... ... .. ... . 712712017 
 

Test Article 

Name . L TS, MAX-Tension Median 

Type ............. . Guardrail End Terminal. Median 

Installation Length ........ ......... . 155.1 ft (47 .3 m) 

Width ....... ..... ............ .......... . ............. ...... 28.4 in (721 .4 mm) 

Height .... 31 in (787 mm) 

Soil Conditions 

Type of soil. . .......... ....... AASHTO Grade A/B Soil-Aggregate 

Soil strength .. .. ... . .. . .. . ...... .. . . . . . .. . ...... . . . . . . 15,550 lb (69.2 kN) 

Test Vehicle 
 

Type I Designation . .... ............. ...... ........... 2270P 
 

Make and Model . . ..... ....... ... .. ................ 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 
 

Curb Weight ..... . .. .. .............. 5006.7 lb (2271 kg) 
 

Test Inertial Weight ... .. . . . ....... .......... 5054.1 lb (2292.5 kg) 
 

Gross Static Weight . ................. ......... 5054.1 lb (2292.5 kg) 
 

Impact Conditions 

Speed . .. ... ... ... 62.5 mph (100.6 kph) 

Angle .................. ... .......... ... ...... ... . . 25.0 deg 

Location I Orientation ............... . . 29.5 ft (9.0 m) from post 1 

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Angle (deg) .... . N/A 

Post Impact Trajectory 

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

Longitudinal Stopping Distance (CG) . 32.1 ft (9.8 m) 

Vehicle Snagging/Pocketing ... .. Medium 

Occupant risk Values 

Longitudinal OIV .......................... ...................... 24.3 ft/s (7.4 mis) 

Lateral OIV ....... .......... ................... ... .... . . 12.1 ft/s (3.7 mis) 

Longitudinal ORA .... 8.2 g's 

Lateral ORA . 5.6 g's 

THIV .......... .... ... ........... 24.6 ft/s (7.5 m/s) 

PHO ... ....... ... . . .. 8.9 g's 

ASI ............... . 0.79 

Test Article Damage: ...... . ................ . .......... Substantial 
 

Test Article Deflection 

Longitudinal system stroke ... ... N/A 

Permanent lateral deflection ................ ... . ... 1.5 ft (0.46 m) 

Dynamic lateral deflection ... . . . .. .... .. . . . . ... . . . .... .. ...... 2.8 ft (0.85 m) 

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INTENDED USE 

The MAX-TensionTM Median Guardrail End Terminal (MAX-Median) is a re-directive, gating tension-based end terminal 

for double sided corrugated W-Beam barrier systems in median or roadside configurations. It can be used to protect motorists 

from unforgiving terminations of longitudal barriers. The MAX-Median system absorbs the energy and gradually decelerates 

an impacting vehicle when impacted head-on and contains and redirects a vehicle during side impacts. The beginning of length 

of need is at post 3. The MAX-Median system intergrates directly into a corrugated W-Beam guardrail system. 

The system consists of a friction based energy absorbing impact head, two tension cables and two support cables, releasable post 

I and 2, a ground anchor assembly. a panel coupler, and an energy absorbing panel coupler with integrated cutting tooth used in 

conjunction with standard AASHTO 12 gauge guardrail panels, posts, blockouts, and hardware. The system can be installed on 

any guardrail system at or transitioned to a rail height of 3 1" [787] with mid-span splices. Contact the manufacturer for further 

infonnation and installation instructions. 

The MAX-Median can be applied in the following configurations: 

8" wood or composite blockouts 

Standard AASHTO line post can be 8.5 or 9 lb/ft 

Eight standard AASHTO 12 Ga. 12'-6" 4-space W-Beam or four 25'-0" 4-space W-Beam rails 

Transition to 27 112" downstream guardrail with or without mid-span splice 

Transition directly to thrie-beam or other bridge rail transition 

Up to 2 ft. offset 

APPROVALS 

The MAX-Tension Median system has been fully tested in conformance with MASH Test Level 3 and is eligible 

for Federal reimbursement. 

FHW A Elgibility Letters: XXXXXXX 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Lindsay Transportation Solutions 
 

180 Ri ver Rd. 
 

Rio Vista, CA 94571 
 

www .barriersystemsinc.com 
 

Phone: 888-800-3691 or 707-374-6800 
 

Fax: 707-374-6801 
 

Email: info@barriersystemsinc.com 
 

MAX-TENSION MEDIAN GUARDRAIL END TERMINAL 

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SHEET NO. DATE: BYUNDSAY 

Lindsay Transportation So lutions. 180 Ri ver Rd .. Rio Vista CA. 94571, 888 - 800 - 3691 

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