Crash tests don’t start at the barrier — they begin in the ground that holds it up. At KSA Crash Lab, we understand that the
performance of any roadside safety devicedepends as much on its foundationas its design.
That’s why we go beyond the crash and test the interaction between barrier posts and the installation soil itself, both in controlled
test fields and in real-world deployment sites
Static Testing
Using methods aligned with MASH/ EN1317-5, our static tests measure the behavior of soil-barrier systems under
controlled load. This helps classify the support conditions and predict how the barrier will perform before any vehicle
impact occurs.
It’s not about testing the metal — it’s about understanding the message the soil sends back
.
Dynamic Testing
we conduct Dynamic Soil Testingto evaluate the in-situ strength, stiffness, and load-bearing behavior of the ground where road safety
systems are installed. Using methods like the Dynamic test, we measure how the soil reacts to real-time impact energy, replicating the
stress conditions of crash events.
This testing is essential to ensure that barriers, terminals, and other road restraint devices are supported by soil conditions
comparable to those in the original crash test certification
Strong safety systems start from the ground up — and we test that ground before anything else