cods: you and I both know the difference between a motorbike and a drag car; it's a shame others don't.
"After significant research by Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) into Wire Rope barriers, the findings demonstrate they can significantly reduce the risk of death and serious injury in crashes.
"It shows that flexible barriers are superior, compared with concrete and Steel W-beam barriers."It's very sad that this little girl has lost her life, and I hope her family can find some peace.
What I also find sad, is the fact that some people will use a horrific accident like this to try and push some sort of personal agenda, and play an
extremely childish game of one-upmanship.
I'm sure other forum members will agree with me on that.
Anyway cods, here's some more interesting reading.
Of course, they're talking about roads here, not drag strips, but it will still give you an understanding of the superior safety aspects of wire-rope barriers.
“Our research indicates that barriers like the concrete barriers are not overly good for road safety simply because they're so rigid,” she says. “Whatever impact force occurs at a crash, most if not all of the force goes straight back into the vehicle and to therefore the occupants.”
“Armco barriers are in-between; they're semi-rigid. There's still a high risk of occupants sustaining injury when colliding with this guard rail. There's also some situations where the guard rail can actually pierce the vehicle.”
"The impact-absorbing ability of fractable wire rope barriers means they are generally regarded as the safest option."Wire rope barriers shown to reduce serious crash incidence by up to 87%
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