Roller-coaster crash barriers planned on upcoming roads in Kerala
The Hindu
Curves and other vulnerable spots of roads in the high ranges and beside waterbodies in Kerala would get roller-coaster crash barriers, which help avert fatal accidents by largely absorbing the impact
Curves and other vulnerable spots of roads in the high ranges and beside waterbodies in Kerala would get roller-coaster crash barriers, which help avert fatal accidents by largely absorbing the impact of a crash and deflecting the out-of-control vehicle towards the road. They will be installed in areas where W-beam crash barriers or guard stones at frequent intervals that was traditionally used, would be inadequate. "W-beam crash barriers prevent an out-of control vehicle from falling off a gradient, by redirecting it towards the road. Roller-coaster crash barriers are even safer since they can absorb more shock and deflect vehicles which ram them back to the road. They also help avoid serious injuries, by considerably absorbing the shock," said T. Elangovan, Executive Director of Kerala Road Safety Authority (KRSA).More Related News