Midwest Roadside Safety Facility launches fifth project for DOD

Researchers from the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) and the College of Engineering are continuing development of a modified guardrail system for U.S. Transportation Command through a new $800,000 contract award.

Facilitated through the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska, the project leverages the one-of-a-kind installation and full-scale testing capabilities of MwRSF. The new contract builds upon four previous projects, bringing the total funding for this work to $5 million since 2015.

“We are pleased to contribute to the DOD using our specialized skills and facilities,” said Cody Stolle, assistant director for MwRSF and research assistant professor in mechanical and materials engineering. “This is a tremendous opportunity to protect warfighters domestically and internationally. What we learn here can not only help keep our military bases safe but also enhance our research for civilian safety as well. Our research will contribute to life-saving, cost-effective protection systems to shield critical facilities.”