This citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. A crash barrier composed largely of used aluminum beverage cans protects the occupants of cars in collisions with poles or trees. The lightweight, can-filled barrier was very effective in softening the impact of an automobile in head-on and off-angle collisions. Preliminary results indicate that the barrier is effective in collisions up to a 40 mi/h. The barrier holds empty beverage cans in a tear-resistant cloth bag encased in a collapsible container made of plywood and steel. ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact: Technology Transfer Div., P.O. Box 8757, BWI Airport, MD 21240. Refer to NPO-15188/TN.


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    Title :

    Can-Filled Crash Barrier: Inexpensive materials and simple construction protect motorists at low and moderate speeds


    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    1 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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