Development of an optimal impact energy absorber for highway crash cushions /

The objective of this research is to develop a new and efficient method of absorbing a vehicle's kinetic energy for highway safety crash cushions. A vehicle that makes a direct impact with a rigid highway structure traveling at highway speeds can be fatal for its occupants. Crash cushions are i...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Michalec, Christopher Ryan, 1980-
Other Authors:	Suh, Steve (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2005]
Subjects:	Major mechanical engineering. Energy Absorber Highway Safety Acceleration Crash Cushion
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy