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Guardrail terminal barrier

US11098456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ohio University · US

Inventors

Muhammad Ali · Pickerington, US
Sean R. Jenson · Athens, US
Khairul Alam · Athens, US
Hajrudin Pasic · Athens, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 8, 2016
Grant date	Aug 24, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 21, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE01F15/0453
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A force-absorbing barrier 10 includes a plurality of concentric chambers 21, 23, 25 and 27 at least partially filled with fluid 42. The walls 22, 24, 26 and 28 defining the chambers are flexible. Fluid passages 30 in the interior walls 24, 26 and 28 between chambers allow fluid flow between the chambers. The fluid flow from chamber to chamber will absorb energy from the impact a motor vehicle, preventing the vehicle from impacting the terminal of a guardrail.

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