Impeding trespasser-train collisions using safety by design principles
thesis
posted on 2024-07-25, 04:32authored byPeter Allen
Rail fatalities are a regular occurrence on open networks around the world. This research explored the potential of an impact abatement system for the train to mitigate a fatal outcome. The research established an injury severity database for trespasser-train collisions to derive a relationship between impact speed and injury severity. The resultant injury severity curve was applied to a conceptual impact abatement design (C-One), proving there was inherent potential for impact abatement technology to reduce blunt force trauma sustained in trespasser-train collisions.
History
Thesis type
Thesis (PhD)
Thesis note
A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, 31 March 2022.