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Modular disposable can (MODCAN) crash cushion: A concept investigationA conceptual design investigation of an improved highway crash cushion system is presented. The system is referred to as a modular disposable can (MODCAN) crash system. It is composed of a modular arrangement of disposable metal beverage cans configured to serve as an effective highway impact attenuation system. Experimental data, design considerations, and engineering calculations supporting the design development are presented. Design performance is compared to that of a conventional steel drum system. It is shown that the MODCAN concepts offers the potential for smoother and safer occupant deceleration for a larger class of vehicle impact weights than the steel drum device.
Document ID
19760024007
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Knoell, A. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Wilson, A. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
August 15, 1976
Subject Category
Urban Technology And Transportation
Report/Patent Number
JPL-TM-33-795
NASA-CR-148757
Report Number: JPL-TM-33-795
Report Number: NASA-CR-148757
Accession Number
76N31095
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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