@article{ref1,
title="New concepts and materials for passive safety of motorcyclists",
journal="Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference",
year="1998",
author="Sala, G. and Astori, P.",
volume="26",
number="",
pages="425-436",
abstract="A new type of road safety barrier for motorcyclists, that can be added to existing devices, has been evaluated by means of a multi-body numerical method. The results are compared, in terms of main injury criteria, with simulations of motorcyclist impacts against conventional concrete and steel barriers. The device consists of a lower rail which can softIy absorb a motorcyclist impact, without interfering with car and truck collisions. Input parameters for the model are derived from experimental testing and finite element analysis (FEA). Brief attention is paid to a cost/benefit analysis performed to evaluate the real feasibility and convenience of the solution.<p />",
language="en",
issn="2235-3151",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}