Session 7 How Critical is it to Properly Install Guardrail End Terminals???

Type 4A FLEAT Installed Incorrectly Resulting in Improper Performance of the Device During an End On Impact

Hit Type 4A FLEAT No rail extruded thru Impact head Rail buckled at Post 2, 3 & 4

Impact Head would be Attached at Post 1 - This end of the Guardrail No Rail Extruded Thru Impact Head

Post 2 Oriented Toward Post 1 – Installed Backwards - Note Post Ripped off Hinge Instead of Rotating Hinge toward Post 1 Ripped off Hinge

Post 2 was Installed Backwards Hinge is Oriented Toward Post 1 – Bolt could NOT slip out Slot

Bolts For Cable Anchor Bracket Improperly Inserted thru front of Guardrail instead of from behind – therefore Bracket could not release Properly

Guardrail was Improperly Attached at Post 3 and Bolt Ripped Out FLEAT - NO Bolt Connection Post 3

Guardrail was improperly attached at Post 3 the Rail Folded and Pulled Bolt Out

Guardrail Folded at Post 4

Vehicle Tracking After Impact Follow Oil Trail

Impact head Final Location – Landed or Moved Here??

Another Type 4A Installed Incorrectly – Post 2 Backwards Rail Incorrectly Post 3 Post 2 Slots Wrong Direction Rail Incorrectly Post 3