In May 1976 two significant accidents occurred involving longitudinal barriers. As a result of these accidents, an extensive effort has been made to develop longitudinal barriers capable of restraining and redirecting buses and large trucks. The results of 34 crash tests conducted using cars and mostly buses and trucks on 16 different longitudinal barriers were obtained from the references. Results of these crash tests are summarized. Theory and crash test results are presented to demonstrate the magnitude of the impact forces these longitudinal barriers must resist and how high they must be to prevent vehicle rollover. Typical designs of longitudinal barriers which have been successfully crash tested in accordance with recommended procedures are presented.


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    Title :

    Longitudinal Barriers for Buses and Trucks: State-of-the-Art


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    30 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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