Now heres something you'll really like!
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<
I guess I will try to take those at an angle!
It is fairly obvious that straight on doesn't work well.
LOL
Now, if he had an airbag............George??? ; )
Quote:
Originally Posted by 632 Regal
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<
you can buff that right out.....
that is truly impressive. as i often work in a building with those lovely barriers in front, i feel safer already....
