Traffic barrier

[ruready]

Does the 10kip load in AASHTO refer to traffic barriers atop retaining walls only or is it for all barriers? I have a custom design, long story

 

[jdonville]

I'd post in the AASHTO Code Issues forum. Sorry - don't have a better answer.

Jeff

 

[ACtrafficengr]

I'd try calling the FHWA Resource Center, or the crash testing facility of your choice, such as Texas A&M, Midwest Research Institute, etc.

"...students of traffic are beginning to realize the false economy of mechanically controlled traffic, and hand work by trained officers will again prevail." - Wm. Phelps Eno, ca. 1928

"I'm searching for the questions, so my answers will make sense." - Stephen Brust

 

[Ron]

It applies to all vehicle barriers; atop retaining walls, in parking garages, etc. It is also contained in many codes (IBC, Florida Building Code, etc.)