Crash barrier developed uses tensioned horizontal members carried on relatively weak vertical supports; report describes series of tests carried out on wire rope barriers of this type to select most suitable detailed design; 28 dynamic tests were carried out on alternative designs of barrier in which ropes rested in vertical slots cut into tops of weak I-section mild steel posts; most of tests were carried out with cars weighing 3000 lb, but in some tests concerned with optimum rope heights small vehicles and tall vehicles were used; impact speeds ranged from 17 to 67 mi/hr at nominal angles to line of barrier of 10 and 20°.


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    Title :

    Wire-rope slotted-post crash barrier


    Additional title:

    Great Britain. Ministry Transport -- Road Research Laboratory -- Report


    Contributors:
    Jehu, V.J. (author) / Laker, I.B. (author)


    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    44 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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