Safe System Snippet #131 Flaring a Barrier

Safe System Snippet #131 Flaring a Barrier

Flaring a barrier end terminal can aid in maximising the protected area when there is insufficient length before the hazard. It can also improve sightlines out of access points or side roads. While the flared portion of the barrier can increase the impact angle (and...
Safe System Snippet #128 Bumper Trajectory

Safe System Snippet #128 Bumper Trajectory

When a vehicle strikes a kerb, it can act like a ramp. The trajectory of the vehicle will depend on the speed, angle, kerb dimensions, vehicle characteristics and more. Upon striking a kerb at speed, an airborne vehicle has the potential to vault an adjacent barrier...