AUDIT OF A SMALL SIGN SUPPORT COMPUTER SIMULATION. FINAL REPORT
The objective of this task is to review, analyze, and report on two computer simulations of a small vehicle impacting frontally into a small, base bending sign support. The theory behind the two simulations is presented in the report titled "Automobile Impacts with Small Signs". The review performed and documented here is a combined effort by Advanced Technology and Research Corporation, Vanderbilt University, and Texas Transportation Institute. Three independent reviews are presented followed by a summary of the overall opinions and combined recommendations. The three independent reviews all agree that additional work is necessary to develop a reliable computer model to be used for designing an advanced bogie test vehicle.
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Corporate Authors:
Advanced Technology and Research, Incorporated
14900 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD United States 20707Federal Highway Administration
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, 6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA United States 22101 -
Authors:
- BEDEWI, N E
- Frances, M K
- Carney III, J F
- Ray, M H
- Sicking, D
- Publication Date: 1989-12
Media Info
- Pagination: 152 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Car trucks (Railroads); Compact automobiles; Crash tests; Recommendations; Sign supports; Simulation
- Old TRIS Terms: Base bending; Small car
- Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Railroads; Research; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00496563
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-89-233, ATR-89-0057
- Contract Numbers: DTFH61-88-Z-00081
- Files: TRIS, USDOT
- Created Date: Aug 31 2003 12:00AM