ABSTRACT
This study examines the suitability of honeycomb panels as a viable protective cushioning system to mitigate the impact of over-height vehicle collisions on bridge girders. Two honeycomb specimens, composed of aluminium alloy 3003 and sharing cross-sections of 300 × 300 mm, with thickness variations of 300 and 150 mm were tested. These panels underwent static load testing to explore their capacity for energy absorption. The findings serve as a proof-of-concept, confirming the potential effectiveness of honeycomb panels as a promising choice for structural applications, particularly as sacrificial anti-impact cushions.
