ROLLOVER POTENTIAL OF VEHICLE ON EMBANKMENTS, SIDESLOPES, AND OTHER ROADSIDE FEATURES

This study examined vehicle interaction with various roadside features to determine key roadside-feature design criteria based on their potential for inducing vehicle rollover. The Highway-Vehicle Object Simulation Model (HVOSM) computer program was used in the study to determine dfferences between large and small vehicles and their performance capabilities with regard to various roadside features. The HVOSM was modified to improve its application to rollover situations. The results of the study are presented and discussed. The tests showed that 3:1 slopes are only marginally safe for traversal by small, lightweight automobiles. Ditches with front slopes no steeper than 3:1 appear relatively safe. These and other study results are discussed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Research and Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Ajluni, K K
• Publication Date: 1989-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 107-113
• Serial:
  • Public Roads
  • Volume: 52
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Federal Highway Administration
  • ISSN: 0033-3735
  • Serial URL: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Design; Ditches; Embankments; Highway design; Roadside; Rollover crashes; Simulation; Slopes; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00482635
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 30 1989 12:00AM