@article{ref1,
title="Box-beam burster energy-absorbing single-sided crash cushion",
journal="Transportation research record",
year="2002",
author="Reid, John D. and Rohde, J. R. and Sicking, Dean L.",
volume="1797",
number="",
pages="72-81",
abstract="A new box-beam burster energy-absorbing single-sided crash cushion (BEAT-SSCC) was designed and crash tested. This energy-absorbing crash cushion is designed to shield a rigid hazard, such as the end of a concrete safety-shaped barrier. Energy-absorbing capabilities of the BEAT-SSCC are based on the bursting tube technology, similar to that used with the box-beam burster energy-absorbing terminal. Five full-scale vehicle crash tests were conducted to evaluate the impact performance of the BEAT-SSCC in accordance with guidelines set forth in NCHRP Report 350: (a) Test Designation 3-31-pickup truck head-on test; (b) Test Designation 3-38-pickup truck critical impact point test (two tests to evaluate two different critical impact points); (c) Test Designation 3-39-pickup truck reverse direction test at midpoint of crash cushion, and (d) modified Test Designation 3-39-pickup truck reverse direction test at connection to the concrete barrier. The crash cushion performed as designed, and the BEAT-SSCC meets all evaluation criteria for a Test Level 3 crash cushion set forth in NCHRP Report 350. The BEAT-SSCC is being evaluated by FHWA for approval to be used on the National Highway System.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0361-1981",
doi="10.3141/1797-09",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/1797-09"
}