The main objective of this paper was to analyse the roadway, environmental, and driver-
related factors associated with an overrepresentation of frequency and severity of run-off-the …

In this study, a new movable median guardrail is proposed to overcome the structural
defects of and to improve the low anti-collision performance of two conventional …

Traffic accidents such as vehicle collisions with bridge guardrails occur frequently. These
accidents cause damage to the driver and the vehicle as well as the bridge. A new type of …

Bridge guardrails play an important role in vehicle safety. Bridge guardrails frequently use
concrete guardrails and beam-column guardrails. However, they have the disadvantages of …

Longitudinal barriers are considered as passive safety systems designed to shield hazards
located at roadsides against motor vehicle impacts. Since these barriers are manmade …

Roadside barriers have been one of the main contributors to reducing fatal traffic accident
severities. There is limited knowledge about the potential for using natural/waste materials …

In Sweden there is an on-going process to formulate a national standard regulating the
design of temporary traffic control devices used on pedestrian and bicycle paths. This paper …

The safety of roadside restraint systems in Europe is ensured by the EN 1317 regulation.
The ability of the barrier to mitigate injury to the occupants of vehicles is tested according to …

Road restraint systems-RRS are passive safety designs installed on roadsides to ensure the
safety of errant vehicle passengers as well as pedestrians. The adequacy of these systems …

Background Traumatic injuries remain one of the leading causes of death in the United
States. Patients who survive traumatic injuries but return to the emergency department with …