The report documents and presents the results of a study aimed at developing practical designs for crash cushions (impact attenuators) employing waste materials. Three scrap-tire systems and the use of a fiberized aluminum product were investigated. Full-scale crash tests, supported variously by static and pendulum testing and computer simulation, produced designs for two scrap-tire systems that can meet Federal Highway Administration performance criteria, and which should serve adequately under certain limiting conditions. One scrap-tire system, and the fiberized aluminum product, were not subjected to full-scale tests, and practical designs are not provided.


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    Title :

    Crash Cushions of Waste Materials


    Contributors:
    E. L. Marquis (author) / T. J. Hirsch (author) / C. E. Buth (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    84 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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