Compare Trailer-Mounted Attenuators vs Truck-Mounted Attenuators Protection for Workers
Author(s):
L. Theiss, R.P. Bligh
Publication Date:
2012
Abstract:
Although many truck-mounted and trailer-mounted attenuators have been accepted for use on the National Highway System, their required testing focused primarily on their structural adequacy, occupant risk for the impacting vehicle, and post-impact vehicular response. For workers that may be located near the attenuators when an impact occurs, the level of protection provided has not been compared. The purpose of this research was to compare truck-mounted and trailer-mounted attenuators in terms of worker safety.
Report Number:
0-6707-S
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