Author(s):
E.L. Marquis, G.G. Hayes, T.J. Hirsch
Publication Date
July 1973
Abstract
Three tests were conducted on a chain link fence vehicle arresting system. Each end of a chain link fence was attached to a "metal bender" energy absorber. The fence was stretched across a median type ditch 58 ft. wide with 12:1 side slopes. Standard THD steel delineator posts were used to hold the fence to the ground contour. During the first test the "metal bender" tapes played out about 6 ft. each and parted. The tape had bound around a center axle. A brass bushing was placed between the tape and axle and the test, a head-on, was re-run. The final two tests were conducted head-on and at an angle of 30 degrees with a line normal to the system. Both of the final tests were successful.
Report Number:
146-10
Keywords:
barriers, Chain Link Fence, Dragnet, Median Ditch, Metal Benders, Vehicle Input Attenuation
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