Crashworthiness of brittle blocks as cushioning elements for fixed objects around traffic lanes
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68407700%3A21110%2F21%3A00350644" target="_blank" >RIV/68407700:21110/21:00350644 - isvavai.cz</a>
Alternative codes found
RIV/68407700:21260/21:00350644
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2021.07.076" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2021.07.076</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2021.07.076" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.trpro.2021.07.076</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Crashworthiness of brittle blocks as cushioning elements for fixed objects around traffic lanes
Original language description
The proportion of motor vehicle crash deaths involving a collision with fixed objects is not decreasing. To address this issue and consequently to decrease transportation hazards, a novel crash cushion comprised of load-bearing blocks was introduced. Its alpha version is easily and inexpensively obtainable; the beta version is suitable for use in harsh environments. In this contribution, the effect of the collision on imaginary vehicle passengers is examined. Besides, the effect of impact velocity on collision severity is discussed and both versions of crash cushions are compared in occupant injury potential. The effect of a combination of crash cushions with different crashworthiness measures is also studied. Inferences drawn from this study can be used by designers and contractors to assess the collision severity and optimize the use of the cushioning elements. The presented cushioning elements can replace stones and solid blocks in cross-drainage culverts, but hypothetically they could also be used in other structures which pose risks around traffic lanes or in underwater protection of bridge piers.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
D - Article in proceedings
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
20101 - Civil engineering
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/TH04010066" target="_blank" >TH04010066: Research and development of a high-load bearing deformation block and its production process in order to increase the traffic safety</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2021
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Article name in the collection
Transportation Research Procedia
ISBN
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ISSN
2352-1465
e-ISSN
2352-1465
Number of pages
8
Pages from-to
1042-1049
Publisher name
Elsevier B.V.
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Event location
High Tatras, Horný Smokovec
Event date
May 26, 2021
Type of event by nationality
WRD - Celosvětová akce
UT code for WoS article
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