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.

• Corporate Authors:

  Advanced Technology and Research, Incorporated

  14900 Sweitzer Lane
  Laurel, MD  United States  20707

  Federal 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