CRASH TEST RESULTS FOR HI-DRI CELL CRASH CUSHION

The lightweight concrete Hi-Dri Cell energy absorbing gore barrier has been further tested to demonstrate the barriers capability to stop light cars without excessive G loads, and to fender standard size automobiles when impacted at high speeds and angles. Favorable test results were experienced in both the full stop and fendering phases of the testing. A VW was impacted at 58 mph and driven away with only 9-1/2 inches of front-end crush. Fendering tests involving standard size cars at speed up to 68 mph have been successfully performed without destroying the unit's head-on capability. /FHWA/

• Corporate Authors:

  Energy Absorption Systems, Incorporated

  860 South River Road
  West Sacramento, CA  United States  95691
• Authors:
  • Walker, G W
  • Young, B O
• Publication Date: 1973-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barriers (Roads); Concrete structures; Crash cushions; Crashworthiness; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Barriers
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00179460
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-73- 66 Intrm Rpt., FCP 86E2-204
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 14 1978 12:00AM