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This is an overview of the instrumentation system used for full-scale testing of anti-ram barrier protection systems for the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to enhance the security of their facilities while maintaining esthetics by Penn State University’s Larson Transportation Institute. The Larson Institute’s Crash Safety Research Team has already successfully run crash tests to stop large vehicles traveling at high speeds using this instrumentation system. In these tests, more than 50 channels of dynamic strain, acceleration and temperature were monitored. The tests outlined here focus on innovative and optimized anti-ram barrier designs. It is anticipated that knowledge gained will enhance the nation’s infrastructures and capabilities to protect people and facilities against acts of violence and terrorism. An objective is to balance the level of protection and the esthetics necessary to promote a welcoming atmosphere consistent with the U.S. diplomatic mission.
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ASTM Standard F2656 – 07 (2009) Standard test method for vehicle crash testing of perimeter barriers. ASTM International, West Conshohocken. doi: 10.1520/F2656-07, www.astm.org
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Thanks to Professor Daniel G. Linzell of Penn State University, Associate Professor, Director Protective Technology Center and J.R. Uzzolino of PVI Systems for sharing details from these tests.
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Veggeberg, K. (2013). Testing Anti-Ram Barrier Protection Systems. In: Allemang, R., De Clerck, J., Niezrecki, C., Wicks, A. (eds) Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6546-1_15
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