Summary of and Lessons from Domestic and Overseas Setting of Truck Escape Ramp

Abstract:

Setting condition and setting location of truck escape ramps in the USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Britain, Australia and China are analyzed in detail and summarized in this paper, it is found that more comprehensive consideration is made in the USA, and it is considered that the function of quantitative analysis for setting the location of truck escape ramp is limited. Finally, clauses and clause explanations which can be adopted in standards and regulations for domestic transportation industry are formed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 607)
• Pages: 839-846
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.607.839
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Ke Man Wu*, De Zao Hou, Lian De Zhong, Chang Cheng Li, Jun Jun Tang
• Keywords: Out-of-Control Vehicles, Traffic Safety, Truck, Truck Escape Ramp

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