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Development of a continuous motorcycle protection barrier system using computer simulation and full-scale crash

Ali O Atahan1, J Marten Hiekmann2, Jeffrey Himpe3

  • 1Istanbul Technical Univ., Dept. of Civil Eng., Istanbul, Turkey.

Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|April 19, 2017
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A new motorcycle protection system (CMPS) was developed and tested to improve road safety. Crash simulations and full-scale tests confirmed its ability to safely contain and redirect motorcyclists, minimizing injury risk and barrier damage.

Area of Science:

  • Road safety engineering
  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Crashworthiness analysis

Background:

  • Road restraint systems primarily focus on vehicle occupants, with limited protection for motorcyclists.
  • Increasing demand exists for integrated motorcycle protection within existing road infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel motorcycle protection system (CMPS) integrated with vehicle barriers.
  • To ensure safe containment and redirection of motorcyclists during collision events.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the CMPS design.
  • Three-dimensional computer simulation using LS-DYNA to assess crash performance.
  • Full-scale crash tests adhering to prEN 1317-8 specifications with a motorcycle dummy.
Keywords:
LS-DYNAMotorcyclist protectionRoad restraint systemSafetySimulationprEN 1317-8

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Main Results:

  • CMPS successfully contained and redirected the motorcycle dummy.
  • Minimal injury risk to the dummy was observed.
  • The CMPS design demonstrated robustness with minimal damage after impact.

Conclusions:

  • The CMPS is an effective motorcycle barrier system.
  • Implementation of CMPS on highway systems is recommended for enhanced motorcyclist safety.