Citation

Sala G, Astori P. Proc. IRCOBI 1998; 26: 425-436.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

A new type of road safety barrier for motorcyclists, that can be added to existing devices, has been evaluated by means of a multi-body numerical method. The results are compared, in terms of main injury criteria, with simulations of motorcyclist impacts against conventional concrete and steel barriers. The device consists of a lower rail which can softIy absorb a motorcyclist impact, without interfering with car and truck collisions. Input parameters for the model are derived from experimental testing and finite element analysis (FEA). Brief attention is paid to a cost/benefit analysis performed to evaluate the real feasibility and convenience of the solution.