Session 7How Critical is it to

Properly Install Guardrail End Terminals???

Type 4A FLEAT Installed Incorrectly

Resulting in Improper Performance of the DeviceDuring 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

Hinge @ 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 OutFLEAT - NO Bolt Connection

Post 3

Guardrail was improperly attached at Post 3 the RailFolded 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

BackwardsRail Incorrectly Bolted @

Post 3

Post 2 Slots Wrong Direction

Rail IncorrectlyBolted @ Post 3