Train crashworthiness and its impact on society

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Brell, Edward, Van Erp, Gerard and Snook, Chris. 2002. "Train crashworthiness and its impact on society." Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 25 (2), pp. 103-112.
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Train crashworthiness and its impact on society

ERA Journal ID3660
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsBrell, Edward (Author), Van Erp, Gerard (Author) and Snook, Chris (Author)
Journal TitleAustralian Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Journal Citation25 (2), pp. 103-112
Number of Pages10
Year2002
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Place of PublicationCanberra, Australia
ISSN1448-4846
Abstract

In an environment where resources are scarce, decisions to spend more on safety or risk reduction need to be made on a rational basis. The assessment of such a situation must
reflect the impact on society as a whole. When death and injury are involved this assessment becomes very complicated. This paper discusses how societal cost models can assist in making these difficult decisions. The example chosen in this paper is concerned with train crashworthiness but can easily be adapted to other mass transportation incidents.

Keywordstransport safety; mass transportation; risk management
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020401001. Engineering design
401005. Risk engineering
350907. Rail transportation and freight services
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© Institution of Engineers, Australia 2002.

Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
Department of Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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