Georgia ATSSA Chapter Meeting: MASH Implementation March 20, 2018 Frank Flanders IV, PE GDOT Office of Design Policy and Support
MASH? Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware Testing/evaluation Criteria for Roadside Safety Hardware Replaces NCHRP350 Updates Fleet Updates Impact Angles and Speeds
MASH Implementation Schedule FHWA/AASHTO Joint Implementation Agreement and Clarifications Available on FHWA and AASHTO Websites Clarifications Issued by AASHTO TCRS and FHWA
MASH Implementation Schedule GDOT MASH Implementation Schedule and Amendments Available under Policy Announcements on GDOT’s Design Manuals Page Amended as: Dates Approach Products Become Available FHWA/AASHTO Issue Clarifications
MASH Implementation Schedule Implementation Progress Contracts Let After Roadside Safety Hardware/Devices December 31, 2017 W-Beam Guardrail, Cast-in-Place Concrete Barrier June 30, 2018 W-Beam Terminals December 31, 2018 Cable Barrier, Cable Barrier Terminals, and Crash Cushions December 31, 2019 Bridge Rails, Transitions, All Other Longitudinal Barriers (Including Portable Barriers Installed Permanently), All Other Terminals, Sign Supports, and All Other Breakaway Hardware TANGENT ONLY ONLY Other W-Beam Terminals, Cable Barrier and Terminals
MASH Implementation Schedule Implementation Progress Production Dates After Roadside Safety Hardware/Devices December 31, 2019 Temporary Work Zone Devices, Including Portable Barrier
MASH Implementation Where to Find Updated Information Policy Updates Design Policy Manual QPL Construction Standards and Details Specifications/Special Provisions
Determination of Crashworthiness FHWA Eligibility Letters after 2019… 3rd Party Being Sought to Replace FHWA FHWA to Consider Continuing Role GDOT Process for Determination of Crashworthiness In Play, Regardless of FHWA Eligibility Letter GDOT Will Not Consider Products Rejected by FHWA
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