Rational Method to Design Vehicular Barriers
Rational Method to Design Vehicular Barriers
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There have been many questions posted over recent years about how to design bollards, traffic barriers, guardrails, etc. for vehicular impact forces.
The September 2010 issue of Structure Magazine (http://www.structuremag.org/index.aspx) has an article entitled "A Rational Method to Design Vehicular Barriers" that some of you might find interesting.
I can't link directly to it as I need to update my computer's flash program but click on the link above and you should be able to find it.
The September 2010 issue of Structure Magazine (http://www.structuremag.org/index.aspx) has an article entitled "A Rational Method to Design Vehicular Barriers" that some of you might find interesting.
I can't link directly to it as I need to update my computer's flash program but click on the link above and you should be able to find it.






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Hey JAE...you're one designation behind...how's that law degree coming?
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Mike McCann
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RE: Rational Method to Design Vehicular Barriers
kb=3EI/L^3=1581 kip/in or 1.90x10^7 lb/ft (not 10^6 lb/in?)
Fully plastic force = FyZ/18" = 66.0 kip (not 56.7 kip ?)
Where/how does one get the 6.8" deflection?