Roadside Safety Hardware Resources
MASH Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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National Implementation
AASHTO Committee on Design
FHWA Office of Safety
Helpful Links
Pooled Fund Programs
MDT Guardrail Systems
Approved Proprietary Systems
“W” Beam Guardrail System
Crash Cushions
Cable Guardrail System
Box Beam Guardrail System
Concrete Barrier Rail
Bridge Barrier Rail
Design References and Training
Design References
- MDT Road Design Manual – Ch. 9 Roadside Safety
- Guidelines for Nomination and Development of Pavement Projects
Training
- MASH Guardrail Implementation (2018 Preconstruction Conference Presentation) PowerPoint | PDF
FAST Act – Highway Barrier Design Training (2018)
- Designer Introduction – Participant Notebook
- Designer Session 1 – Introduction and Pre-assessment
- Designer Session 2 – Clear Zone and Guidelines for Barrier Need
- Designer Session 3 – Barrier Systems
- Designer Session 4 – Performance Characteristics of Terminals
- Designer Session 5 – Design Principles
- Designer Session 6 – Length of Need and Special Considerations
- Designer Session 7 – Design Workshop
- Designer Workshop Solutions
FAST Act – Highway Barrier Inspector Training (2018)
- Inspector Introduction – Participant Notebook
- Inspector Session 1 – Roadside Safety Problem
- Inspector Session 2 – Barrier Systems
- Inspector Session 3 – Performance Characteristics of Terminals
- Inspector Session 4 – Guardrail Design
- Inspector Session 5 – Installation/Common Errors of System
- Inspector Session 6 – Maintenance of Systems
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