Different types of buffers for protection of traffic accidents were tested by bumping cars against them; tests revealed that particular guard rails used for tests prevented cars from going beyond them and gave just mild shock to car on collision so that passengers were safe and cars were almost free from damage.


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    Title :

    Experiments to determine impacts given to several road guard rails


    Additional title:

    Japan Soc Civ Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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