King K. Mak
Abstract
This presentation examines and takes issue with some of the specified crash test conditions and tolerances as outlined in NCHRP Report 230 and the new guide specifications for crash testing of bridge railings. Items highlighted are: impact speed and angle; point of impact; soil condition; test vehicle properties; and instrumentation.
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This presentation examines and takes issue with some of the specified crash test conditions and tolerances as outlined in NCHRP Report 230 and the new guide specifications for crash testing of bridge railings. Items highlighted are: impact speed and angle; point of impact; soil condition; test vehicle properties; and instrumentation.
Key concepts: Crash, Crash test, Engineering, Bridge (graph theory), Instrumentation (computer programming), Test (biology), Forensic engineering, Structural engineering