BRP Webinar: Crashworthiness Analysis, Simulation, and Model Validation of Roadway and Bridge Hardware

Authors/Presenters: Wassim Nasreddine, Chuck Plaxico, Hani Nassif, Chaekuk Na, Frank DarConte, Ali Atahan, and Kaan Ozbay

Abstract: This webinar will present the process for validating roadway and highway hardware prior to implementation. Following NCHRP Report 350, AASHTO MASH has become the standardized guideline for certifying hardware at different test levels. This process involves numerical simulation and structural analysis to assess energy absorption, occupant risk, and structural integrity of various hardware systems, followed by crashworthiness evaluation. The webinar will also highlight practical applications, key design considerations, and lessons learned to support the development of safer and more reliable transportation infrastructure.