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632 Regal
04-05-2004, 07:20 PM
Got this from a friend.

From time to time someone asks me what the concrete barriers are in
front of controlled and secure buildings. When I tell them that the
barriers will stop traffic, even trucks, from approaching the secure
building I usually get a look of disbelief. I've been looking for some
footage like this to prove my point. In this test, the following
parameters were used. Read them and then watch the film.


Truck = 65,000 lbs.

Speed = 50 mph

Kinetic Energy = 5.5 MILLION ft. lbs.

Stopped in 24 INCHES!





Dial-up beware

> HERE< (http://www.bimmer.info/~632regal/Vehcicle%20Barrier.WMV)
Drooby
04-05-2004, 07:31 PM
WOW !!
Just like that Madonna Video where she slams the car into a pole inthe end
632 Regal
04-05-2004, 07:32 PM
It is fairly obvious that straight on doesn't work well.


LOL
Tiger
04-05-2004, 07:44 PM
Mmm... so were you the crash dummy? ;)
Brian C.
04-05-2004, 08:05 PM
Got this from a friend.

From time to time someone asks me what the concrete barriers are in
front of controlled and secure buildings. When I tell them that the
barriers will stop traffic, even trucks, from approaching the secure
building I usually get a look of disbelief. I've been looking for some
footage like this to prove my point. In this test, the following
parameters were used. Read them and then watch the film.


Truck = 65,000 lbs.

Speed = 50 mph

Kinetic Energy = 5.5 MILLION ft. lbs.

Stopped in 24 INCHES!





Dial-up beware

> HERE< (http://www.bimmer.info/~632regal/Vehcicle%20Barrier.WMV)
dave b
04-05-2004, 08:37 PM
he needs help with that front end shimmy...
632 Regal
04-05-2004, 09:54 PM
looks like the thrust arms need replacing.
dave b
04-05-2004, 10:43 PM
go cheapest first - check to see if the tires are properly inflated
steven
04-06-2004, 01:16 AM
that is truly impressive. as i often work in a building with those lovely barriers in front, i feel safer already....
Jeff N.
04-06-2004, 12:22 PM
"It's just a flesh wound".. :)
Unregistered
04-06-2004, 10:59 PM
F.ing assume!!! Is that what u call stopping on a dime? I now know where not to go if my brakes give way!
bahnstormer
04-07-2004, 07:23 AM
rub some dirt in it
Unregistered
04-07-2004, 07:30 AM
Someone from some hick town will buy it and park it in front of their mobile home.