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Engineer another way to shield the backriders from the actual motorcycle drivers. - Diaz de Rivera

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Engineer another way to shield the backriders from the actual motorcycle drivers. - Diaz de Rivera

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Although, I can see that there was an attempt in trying to coax the virus in motorcycle riders. According to Dr. Tommy Lim,  “Surgical masks restrict your breathing. This can be fatal at high speeds when your adrenaline kicks in. Adrenaline will cause your heartbeat to double depending on your speed. This, in effect, will make you breathe faster and these masks will restrict your breathing and give your heart a hard time. Next, your brain will also suffer due to lack of oxygen until you blackout.”
One way that we can combat the virus without the use of the backrider barrier could be to integrate the features of a face mask onto a motorcycle helmet. For example, we can add the filtering ability of the face mask onto the jaw part of a full-face helmet.

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- Rosales, C. (2020, Aug 14).

Pandemic Task Force to Dialogue with Engineers Opposed to Backriding Shields. reportr. https://www.reportr.world/news/motorcycle-shields-engineers-iatf-nograles-a4373-20200814.

- Ilagan, A. (2020, July 23).

Hold That Virus Barrier for Backrides, Motorcycle Makers Say. reportr. https://www.reportr.world/news/motorcycle-makers-oppose-backride-barrier-a959-20200722.

- Rosales, B. (2020, May 29).

Doctor: Wearing face mask under your helmet may be dangerous. Motopinas. https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/doctor-wearing-face-mask-under-your-helmet-may-be-dangerous.html.

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The aerodynamics of the motorcycle may be disrupted by the barrier - Diaz de Rivera

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The aerodynamics of the motorcycle may be disrupted by the barrier - Diaz de Rivera

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According to the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), one of the disadvantages is the aerodynamics of the motorbike with the barrier. They said that the barrier affects the wind resistance when the motorcycle is in motion, and "the shield makes it easier for crosswinds to alter the bike’s balance, making riders prone to accidents even at low speeds."

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Motorcycle barriers may not even protect both riders from the air particles - Diaz de Rivera

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Motorcycle barriers may not even protect both riders from the air particles - Diaz de Rivera

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According to the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers, "The front side of the barrier builds up pressure while creating turbulence and suction behind the barrier. This will not guarantee that the barrier will be effective in protecting both riders from the spread of air particles."

What this means is that there is a lot of pressure on the front side of the barrier (the wind acting on the exposed surface of the barrier), and at the same time, there is turbulence created at the back of the barrier (probably because the wind flow is disrupted by the barrier).

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Come up with better solutions and remove the backpack barrier. - Feraren

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Come up with better solutions and remove the backpack barrier. - Feraren

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As both the driver and passenger are already wearing masks and helmets, they are already unlikely to spread the virus if they are carriers. The different factors contributing to the different risks should be further analyzed and better solutions should come out, instead of simple, almost useless, solutions which appear to be just for show. Examples of better solutions include policies which require passengers to bring their own helmets or drivers to disinfect their motorcycles before and after every trip.

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Newman, M. (2020, July 28). Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. Manila Bulletin. https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/28/engineers-cite-disadvantages-of-motorcycle-barriers/

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Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcyle barriers (3)

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Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcyle barriers (3)

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Concerning on economy and environment,  the PSME position said the attached barrier increases the air resistance of the motorcycle when in motion, and this directly affects the economy of the motorcycle, resulting to increase in fuel consumption, and contribute to the increase in emission and air pollutants that ultimately affects the environment.

Singson said that the PSME believed that the barrier will not serve as health and safety measure to protect the riders from COVID-19.  Instead, it may compromise safety, health, economy and the environment in the long run.

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Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers (2)

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In terms on health, Singson said that, with the barrier attached when the motorcycle is in motion, the front side of the barrier builds up pressure while creating turbulence and suction behind the barrier.

“This will not guarantee that the barrier will be effective in protecting both riders from the spread of air particles to each other,” Singson stated.

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Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers - Limon

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Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers - Limon

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Based on safety, PSME said that, with the barrier attached either to the motorcycle, to the rider, or as held by the back rider, this would compromise the safety of the riders.

“When the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier will contribute to the change of the designed allowable aerodynamic forces or its drag and lift, which will compromise the stability of the motorcycle, hence, placing the safety of the riders at risk,” the position paper read.

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In a memorandum dated on July 23, Minda stated that the policy is "impractical," and that the barrier is expensive, oppressive and discriminatory. "The policy is deemed impractical because it does not serve its intended purpose of protecting the motorcycle rider from any supposed transmission of infectious disease," Minda stated. "Rather, it would only be a present danger to both the rider and the back-rider since it would be  difficult for them to adjust with a contraption in between them," it added. She also said that the use of barriers could lead to an increase in the number of vehicular accidents as it would be difficult for the rider to maneuver the motorcycle. The agency further said that the motorcycle barrier policy is an added financial burden, adding that it will affect efforts to restart the economy where the motorcycle is the main vehicle for transport and livelihood.

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Focus more on the safety of the rider and the passenger- Mangudadatu

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Focus more on the safety of the rider and the passenger- Mangudadatu

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Considering that the shields are impractical, can cause a lot of money and is dangerous, the government should think of a better alternative for the safety of everyone. Such as improving the garments to be used to eliminate the spread of the virus.

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Sablad, J. A. (2020, July 25). Motorcycle barrier may compromise driver, back-rider safety. Sunstar. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1864753/Cagayan-De-Oro/Local-News/Motorcycle-barrier-may-compromise-driver-back-rider-safety

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Motorcycle barrier may cause harm to both driver and passenger - Mangudadatu

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Motorcycle barrier may cause harm to both driver and passenger - Mangudadatu

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The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Inc. has remarked that the barrier cannot serve as a health and safety measure to protect the riders from COVID-19 and instead, it may compromise safety, health, economy and the environment. The PSME also said that when the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier will contribute to the change of the designed allowable aerodynamic forces (drag and lift) which will compromise the stability of the motorcycle.

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Rosales, B. (2020, June 18). Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Motorcycle News. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/plastic-shield-for-backriding-could-be-dangerous-safety-experts.html

Luna, F. (2020, August 02). Motorcycle barriers may have dangerous effect on aerodynamics, riders warn. Retrieved September 20, 2020, from https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/08/02/2032417/motorcycle-barriers-may-have-dangerous-effect-aerodynamics-riders-warn

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Further research should be made to find a better and safer way - Plaza

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Further research should be made to find a better and safer way - Plaza

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As said in the articles, motorcycles have been carefully made, each part they put in has a specific purpose, so when you add an external device, there will be side effects. Like for the backpack-like shield, it can cause more drag and can cause damage while at the same time, back riding is already dangerous itself. There should be further study and research about the things that can be added when back riding because motorcycles where not exactly designed to to have that barrier.

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Franco Luna (Philstar.com)
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/08/02/2032417/motorcycle-barriers-may-have-dangerous-effect-aerodynamics-riders-warn

Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:08 AM August 13, 2020
https://opinion.inquirer.net/132658/ignoring-the-experts

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Top motorcycle brands Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha hold the same view, saying the use of the barriers is “dangerous.” The brands that comprise the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) pointed out in their July 21 statement that the shield would “create significant wind resistance when the motorcycle is in motion,” which would “drastically reduce” aerodynamic efficiency and also make it easier for crosswinds to throw the motorcycle off-balance even when running at low speeds.

The MDPPA stressed that all motorcycle models undergo years of careful planning, design, and development carried out by a team of engineers to ensure the utmost safety of each unit that comes out of their factory floor. Thus, “any additional feature,” such as the barrier greenlighted by the IATF, would “negatively affect stability and handling of a motorcycle, thus, inevitably compromising the safety of its occupants.”

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Dangers of backriding with Plastic Shields - De Leon, R

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Dangers of backriding with Plastic Shields - De Leon, R

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The Philippine government, through its various agencies that form the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has been firm on its stance against backriding (riding pillion) on motorcycles. Not only does it goes against their prescribed physical distancing protocols, it is also going to be an “enforcement nightmare” should it would be allowed even for couples who share the same household. President Rodrigo Duterte himself has echoed the IATF’s sentiments last week and even said that “The law is hard but it is the law.”

“The rider should always be in control with the bike. If the backrider will not cooperate with the motion of the rider, any sudden movement will affect the rider’s control. The pillion greatly affects the weight distribution of the motorcycle.”

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addThemeToFavImg(); Thread. The Controversial Motorcycle Barrier Implementation in the Philippines. https://forum.mt5.com/showthread.php?279226-The-Controversial-Motorcycle-Barrier-Implementation-in-the-Philippines.

Purugganan, M. (2020, March 16). Motorcycle back-riding, banned by DOTr. MotoDeal. https://www.motodeal.com.ph/articles/motorcycle-news-philippines/motorcycle-back-riding-banned-dotr.

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Is installing a barrier worth the risk? - Gutierrez

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Is installing a barrier worth the risk? - Gutierrez

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According to Mar Palmario of TPZ Motorcycle Club, who’s been riding varieties of bikes for over 20 years, he values safety more than anything else and has no plans of doing any modifications on his bike. He is strongly against putting barriers on a bike. He points out that motorcycles are not designed to have a partition or a barrier between the rider and the pillion because it tends to fall down. He also stated that modifications may lead to serious injuries.

Marc de Joya of ATAT (Any Time All The Time) Motorcycle Club is also an advocate of safe riding. He stated that putting a barrier may ensure physical distancing but it can pose accident risks.

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Lessen the use of back riding in general to only the health care workers. - Carreon 

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Lessen the use of back riding in general to only the health care workers. - Carreon 

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Back riding in general can be seriously dangerous. That is why limiting it to only those who are in serious or are in important matters like health care workers be of use to this mode of transportation. It is seen that there has been a time that back riding in general has been not allowed. The use of a barrier can add to the many reasons why back riding is dangerous.

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The science behind the risks of barrier shields. - Carreon

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The science behind the risks of barrier shields. - Carreon

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Laminar flow is the flow of liquid in which the paths of individual particles of the liquid do not cross each other.

Having defined this types of flow, it is much needed that for every vehicle moving against the air, the laminar flow must be achieved. In the relation of these concepts to the motorcycle barrier, laminar flow can be achieved at the front side of the moving motorcycle up to the front face of the barrier but will create turbulence behind it. That being said, motorcycle movement stability will be greatly affected negatively.

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Rosales, B. (2020, July 20). Backrider shield-related accidents reported over weekend - Motorcycle News. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/backrider-shield-related-accidents-reported-over-weekend.html

Rosales, B. (2020, June 18). Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Motorcycle News. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from
https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/plastic-shield-for-backriding-could-be-dangerous-safety-experts.html

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Discussion on the disadvantage of motorcycle barriers. - Arnaldo

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Discussion on the disadvantage of motorcycle barriers. - Arnaldo

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The barrier may contribute negatively to the safety, health, economy and environment.

When the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier will contribute to the change of the designed allowable aerodynamic forces or its drag and lift, which will compromise the stability of the motorcycle, hence, placing the safety of the riders at risk.

“with the barrier attached when the motorcycle is in motion, the front side of the barrier builds up pressure while creating turbulence and suction behind the barrier. “This will not guarantee that the barrier will be effective in protecting both riders from the spread of air particles to each other,”.

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https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/08/02/2032417/motorcycle-barriers-may-have-dangerous-effect-aerodynamics-riders-warn

https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/philippine-engineers-backrider-shield-unsafe-wont-prevent-spread-of-air-droplets.html

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Backrider shield unsafe, won't prevent spread of air droplets. - De Leon, C.

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Backrider shield unsafe, won't prevent spread of air droplets. - De Leon, C.

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On the issue of safety, the engineers have pointed out that the barrier can affect the motorcycle’s aerodynamics, which "compromises the safety of the motorcycle and the riders in general. This echoes the earlier joint statement of the motorcycle manufacturers, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha.

Second, the shield may actually cause the opposite effect and make the pillion more vulnerable to droplets in the air that may contain the virus. According to the engineers, when the motorcycle is in motion, the front of the barrier causes high pressure while its side create turbulence. This causes a suction effect behind the barrier, drawing in air instead of pushing it away. In other words, the barrier is completely useless.

Finally, since the barrier creates resistance in the air, it will definitely have an impact on fuel economy of the motorcycle and its emissions.

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Stability and handling of the motorcycle are greatly affected. - De Leon, C.

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Stability and handling of the motorcycle are greatly affected. - De Leon, C.

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"On highways where there are a lot of fast-moving vehicles, what we're afraid of is wind dragging and wind lifting as they call it. Even if you drive slow, if a faster vehicle like a bus or truck goes past you, you might have a problem with your handlebar. Your motorcycle will wiggle and you might even get into an accident," Cruz said in Filipino.

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, which includes representatives from Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha, has already cautioned that the barriers "will negatively affect stability and handling of the motorcycle."

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Rosales, B.(2020, July 9).Backrider shield could cost at least PhP1,500 to PhP3K to build. Retrieved September 21,2020 from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/backrider-shield-could-cost-at-least-php1-500-to-php3k-to-build.html

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D.L., P. (2020, July 27). An engineer simulated the air flow around a backrider shield in a computer model. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/engineer-simulates-airflow-around-backride-shield-shows-it-offers-no-protection.html

N, M. (2020, July 28). Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/28/engineers-cite-disadvantages-of-motorcycle-barriers/

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Shields could cost at least PhP1,500 to PhP3K to build - Baniqued

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Shields could cost at least PhP1,500 to PhP3K to build - Baniqued

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Given the materials needed for the Shield, experts have said that that the cost of this material plus labors will amount to Php 1,500 to Php 2,000. Experts have also said that acrylic plastic may cause more harm to the rider which is why some have suggested to switch the materials to Polycarbonate materials which is safer but the cost will be higher with a max of Php 3,000 which not everyone can afford in this tough times.

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Engineers cite the disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. - Reyes

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Engineers cite the disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. - Reyes

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On July 28, 2020, The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) proposed a paper regarding the implementation of motorcycle barriers. Jeffrey Singson, the National PSME President, based their stance on aerodynamics.

“Based on our analysis, the barrier may contribute negatively to safety, health, economy, and environment,” The document stated.

The report expounded that when the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier disrupts the flow of the motorcycle’s stability and balance of the bike, thus placing the safety of the riders at risk.

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Materials of the barrier may cause more harm. - Baniqued

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Materials of the barrier may cause more harm. - Baniqued

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Based on the specs provided by the governor, materials that will be used for the barrier are GI pipe, some flat bars and acrylic plastic. Acrylic Plastic said by experts may cause more harm to the riders.

“Unfortunately, acrylic has a tendency to produce sharp and pointy [shards] comparable to a broken glass when it hits a hard object, like when a motorcycle crashes. That and the speed involved may send the sharp acrylic [pieces] into the rider’s [and pillion's] body. Then there's the GI [metal] tube indicated in the specified materials.” -   Jun Mirasol of JM Mirasol Advertising

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Ranada, P. (2020, June 20). Motorcycle backriding to be allowed once IATF sets guidelines. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://rappler.com/nation/motorcycle-backriding-to-be-allowed-once-iatf-sets-guidelines

Rosales, B. (2020, June 18). Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Motorcycle News. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/plastic-shield-for-backriding-could-be-dangerous-safety-experts.html

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Motorcycle backriding to be be allowed - Miraflores

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Motorcycle backriding to be be allowed - Miraflores

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Presidential Spokesman and national coronavirus task force spokesman Harry Roque announced this on Saturday, June 20.

It is among the decisions reached by the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) as recorded in its 47th resolution.

"This mode of transportation is hereinafter allowed in principle, upon the approval of the requirements set" by a group of government agencies, reads the document.

The agencies in charge of crafting the guidelines are the Department of Transportation, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Health, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the Departement of Trade and Industry.

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Motorcycle aerodynamics - How do they affect a bike?
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/bikes/motorcycle-aerodynamics#:~:text=Even%20a%20differently%20built%20riders,to%20maintain%20the%20same%20speed.

Does the weight of the rider affect the handling of a motorcycle?
https://www.quora.com/Does-the-weight-of-the-rider-affect-the-handling-of-a-motorcycle#:~:text=The%20less%20the%20rider%20weighs,fact%2C%20effect%20a%20motorcycle's%20handling.

Motorcycle barriers may have dangerous effect on aerodynamics, riders warn
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/08/02/2032417/motorcycle-barriers-may-have-dangerous-effect-aerodynamics-riders-warn

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Instead of using a heavy barrier which could result to an accident due to the imbalance of weight and disturbance of aerodynamics. A better alternative is for the driver to wear a cover such as air coats and a helmet to avoid infecting the passenger with virus.

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The barrier makes the motorcycle unstable especially when in motion. The passenger's and the driver's weight might cause an unbalance to the motorcycle causing to accidents.

The barrier will disrupt the aerodynamics of the motorcycle making it unstable and will result to an accident. This will also add drag and lift resulting to a crash if the driver is not used to this situation.

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COVID-19 Barriers for motorcycles. - Del Rosario

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COVID-19 Barriers for motorcycles. - Del Rosario

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Covid19 made multiple businesses around the world bankrupt. Transportation has been a problem for many people due to the virus. Angkas, a motorcycle transportation proposed to use a barrier in a form of a backpack to protect both driver and passenger from the virus. There are a some flaws in the design, which includes the balance that relies on the weight of the driver and passenger. Aerodynamics take part in this motion.

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An engineer simulated the airflow around a backorder shield in a computer model. - Reyes

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An engineer simulated the airflow around a backorder shield in a computer model. - Reyes

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Dated July 27, 2020, the country’s optimal organization of mechanical engineers, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Inc. (PSEMEI), denounced the government’s new barrier requirement for back-riding on motorcycles.

They utilized a simulation entitled Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), which visualizes how air particles travel around the riders and backrider shield. Engineer Paul De Leon explained that after modeling the barrier scenario, the backrider protection manifests vortices (little tornadoes caused by turbulence) that suck the air it’s supposed to blow away back in. As such, it exposes the backrider to even more air (which may suspend virus-carrying-droplets).

The project initially vouched to protect the backrider from further air transmission. Instead, the shield creates an opposite effect, drawing air into the back.

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Alter the design of the shield or remove it altogether - Brzuskowski:

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Alter the design of the shield or remove it altogether - Brzuskowski:

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It's already proven that these shields can cause a fair amount of damage, which is why there are only a few options to pursue with the idea. Change the design or scrap it, though changing the design may give the shield a second chance, it still feels unecessary when people are already required to wear masks and drivers wear masks and helmets since these garments already serve as a good way to prevent spreading of the virus, the purpose of the shield is outshined by these lower effort and highly effective means to reduce virus spread. Without an alternative design, the best course of action would be to scrap the idea altogether.

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COVID-19 task force OKs 2 motorcycle barriers - Miraflores

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COVID-19 task force OKs 2 motorcycle barriers - Miraflores

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Aquino said the hard plastic divider could act as a  sail catching air and creating resistance. Any sudden gust of wind could cause the rider to lose his control of the bike. He countered that, if riding slow, it should not be a problem.

Jake Swann, for his part, has also expressed concern. “They require people to wear a face mask, under a motorcycle helmet, which will probably have a face shield already and then they add this? It's paranoid overkill.”

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Rosales, B. (2020, June 18). Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Motorcycle News. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/plastic-shield-for-backriding-could-be-dangerous-safety-experts.html

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Drag coifficient of separation shield - Brzuskowski:

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Drag coifficient of separation shield - Brzuskowski:

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Other than the shield posing as a safety hazard, it also induces drag on to the motorcycle which lowers speed and stability. As previously mentioned, the shields pose a safety hazard but with the factor of drag, not only is it unsafe but it's also inefficeint for the motorcycle, drag reduces speed because it gives the vehicle a distinct shape, that shape tampers with the streamlined design of most motorbikes. Motorcycles are designed to be aerodynamic, they slice through air rather than push through it because pushing through air gives more force acting against the direction of the motorbike.

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The shields imposed by angkas were deemed unsafe for multiple reasons, as well as being unnecessary against the fight against COVID-19. Angkas drivers are required to wear full body jumpsuits, gloves, face masks, and helmets. Since the driver is in full uniform with a mask and a helmet, and the passenger is most likely wearing a mask, the shield between the two is useless because it causes more complications than it solves problems. Apart from the fact that the shield is unnessesary it also creates road hazards by manipulating the air in a way that the motorcycle is able to lose its balance. Due to the perpendicular shape of the shield relative to the air, its only natural the since the air is pushing against the shieild which is attached to the motorcycle, it creates uneven force on the shield which tampers with the motorcycles balance, threfore rendering the vehicle unsafe.

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Fully understand the design and be able to have a more sustainable and safe way to transport people via motorcycle 

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Fully understand the design and be able to have a more sustainable and safe way to transport people via motorcycle 

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Since people still dislike the design and it has been proven to be kind of unsafe, the government needs to be able to come up with a more sustainable and safer way to use angkas or grab in transporting people. With this, we would be able to ensure that everyone is protected when riding. although, the national government will soon allow backriding in motorcycles and has tasked transportation agencies to draw up guidelines to keep the practice safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presidential Spokesman and national coronavirus task force spokesman Harry Roque announced this on Saturday, June 20.

It is among the decisions reached by the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) as recorded in its 47th resolution.

"This mode of transportation is hereinafter allowed in principle, upon the approval of the requirements set" by a group of government agencies, reads the document.

The agencies in charge of crafting the guidelines are the Department of Transportation, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Health, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the Departement of Trade and Industry.

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How the backpack-like shield could cause unbalance - Quiza

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How the backpack-like shield could cause unbalance - Quiza

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A motoring expert last week expressed concern that Yap’s shield — a plastic sheet attached to a bracket that is connected to the passenger footrest — could be dangerous. Aris Ilagan said that strong winds hitting the shield could cause drivers to lose their balance.

“It [the shield] could push you to the curb, and you wouldn’t know why. You’ll just feel that the motorcycle is fighting against the [direction] of the wind…[R]iders should plan, measure, and test-drive the shields before using it on their regular commute,”  Ilagan told news show 24 Oras in Filipino.

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News, M. B. (2020, July 28). Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. https://headtopics.com/ph/engineers-cite-disadvantages-of-motorcycle-barriers-14619650.

JV Ejercito hates government's motorcycle barrier requirement. Politiko Metro Manila. (2020, August 10). https://metromanila.politics.com.ph/2020/08/10/jv-ejercito-hates-governments-motorcycle-barrier-requirement/.

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Former Senator JV Ejercito could not understand government’s rule requiring motorcycle owners to set up their backride barriers just so they can ferry a passenger around Metro Manila. For him, it’s bad policy.

“While the effort of Angkas to come up with a barrier made of good materials to make it “safer”, this barrier has become a SYMBOL OF UNNECESSARY OVER REGULATION. Hindi na po talaga kailangan ito!,” the politiko said.

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Rosales, B. (2020, June 18). Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Motorcycle News. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/plastic-shield-for-backriding-could-be-dangerous-safety-experts.html

CoconutsManila. (2020, July 13). Not really sitting together? PH gov't OKs compact motorcycle shield against COVID-19: Coconuts Manila. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://coconuts.co/manila/news/not-really-sitting-together-ph-govt-oks-compact-motorcycle-shield-against-covid-19/

Ranada, P. (2020, June 20). Motorcycle backriding to be allowed once IATF sets guidelines. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://rappler.com/nation/motorcycle-backriding-to-be-allowed-once-iatf-sets-guidelines

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Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Quiza

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Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Quiza

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The Philippine government, through its various agencies that form the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has been firm on its stance against backriding (riding pillion) on motorcycles. Not only does it goes against their prescribed physical distancing protocols, it is also going to be an “enforcement nightmare” should it would be allowed even for couples who share the same household. President  Duterte himself has echoed the IATF’s sentiments last week and even said that “The law is hard but the law is the law.”

“Basically, the back rider should always wrap the waist of the rider,” said riding coach, Mel Aquino. He further explained that, as a matter of safety, both the rider and his or her pillion should act as one during the entire ride. If the pillion, for example, doesn’t lean with the rider, the motorcycle may become unstable and eventually lead to the rider losing control of the bike.

The proposal may have good intentions, but unfortunately, it might also be dangerous. MotoPinas.com asked two professionals in the field of motorcycle riding safety — Jake Swann, a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) coach, and riding coach, Mel Aquino, of Mel Aguino’s Yamaha Offroad Training Camp — what they think of the device.

“The rider should always be in control with the bike. If the backrider will not cooperate with the motion of the rider, any sudden movement will affect the rider’s control. The pillion greatly affects the weight distribution of the motorcycle.”

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Barriers are not only a safety hazard. - Mariano

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Barriers are not only a safety hazard. - Mariano

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According to the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) “Based on our analysis, the barrier may contribute negatively to safety, health, economy and environment,” the paper read. On safety, PSME said that, with the barrier attached either to the motorcycle, to the rider, or as held by the back rider, this would compromise the safety of the riders.

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The absurd motorcycle barrier rule for spouses - De Leon

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The absurd motorcycle barrier rule for spouses - De Leon

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"I am talking about the ridiculous requirement for motorcycle drivers to install separation barriers if their spouses or live-in partners will back-ride with them.

The regulation isn’t only preposterous, it’s also anti-poor. There are more reasons to be aghast: Its scientific basis as an effective health protocol is dubious, it exposes motorcycle riders to grave danger, and it’s preventing the economy from going back on its feet.

Motorcycle-riding husbands and wives stay together inside their homes for at least 12 hours a day. Whatever distancing benefit is gained courtesy of a motorcycle barrier imposed on them is completely cancelled out by the amount of time they spend at home in skin-to-skin proximity to each other. Imposing a motorcycle barrier for couples is utterly useless, unless the government assigns policemen to sleep in between them." Butuyan said.

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Barriers will increase air resistance on motorcycles which can risk passengers and drivers - Mendoza

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Barriers will increase air resistance on motorcycles which can risk passengers and drivers - Mendoza

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According to PSME, "The group also said with the barrier attached when the motorcycle is in motion, the front side of the barrier builds up pressure while creating turbulence and suction behind the barrier.

The group said such will not guarantee that the barrier will be effective in protecting both riders from the spread of air particles to each other.

Moreover, the group said the attached barrier increases the air resistance of the motorcycle when in motion."

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Caliwan, C. (2020, July 10). No safety concerns over motorcycle barriers: DILG. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from
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Butuyan, J. (2020, August 17). The absurd motorcycle barrier rule for spouses. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from
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No safety concerns over motorcycle barriers: DILG - De Leon

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No safety concerns over motorcycle barriers: DILG - De Leon

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MANILA – An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said he does not see any safety issues arising from putting a physical barrier between a motorcycle rider and the passenger.

“We do not see this as a possible safety concern. They (riders) just need to be careful because even if there are no physical barriers, accidents happen especially when they are riding motorcycles as compared to four-wheel vehicles," DILG spokesman and Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said in Filipino in a Laging Handa public briefing.

Malaya said the design was checked by experts and the barrier is part of the design approved by the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 in allowing the motorcycle back-riding for couples nationwide.

On Thursday, Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. bucked the measure saying the makeshift barrier between the motorcycle rider and the passenger might affect its balance, thus increasing the chance of accidents.

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Sunstar. (2020, July 24). Barriers on motorcycles deemed unsafe by engineers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1864697/Cebu/Local-News/Barriers-on-motorcycles-deemed-unsafe-by-engineers

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Barriers risks passengers and drivers - Mendoza

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Barriers risks passengers and drivers - Mendoza

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PSME said: “When the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier will contribute to the change of the designed allowable aerodynamic forces (drag and lift) which will compromise the stability of the motorcycle. This will place the safety of the riders at risk.”

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ABS-CBN News. (2020, August 2). Motorcycle riders nag-protesta vs mandatory barrier sa pag-angkas. https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/02/20/motorcycle-riders-nag-protesta-vs-mandatory-barrier-sa-pag-angkas

A. (2020, July 30). There were 31,279 motorcycle-related crashes in 2019—is installing a barrier worth the risk? ABS-CBN News. https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/drive/cars-and-bikes/07/29/20/there-were-31279-motorcycle-related-crashes-in-2019is-installing-a-barrier-worth-the-risk

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Campaña, A. (2020, July 24). Barriers on motorcycles deemed unsafe by engineers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1864697/Cebu/Local-News/Barriers-on-motorcycles-deemed-unsafe-by-engineers

Levin, D., & Hart, D. (n.d.). Lift and Drag. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/lift-drag.html

Lalu, G. (2020, August 14). Vico Sotto says motorcycle barriers dangerous; lauds riders for making safer design. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1321318/vico-sotto-says-motorcycle-barriers-are-dangerous-lauds-riders-making-safer-barriers

"The Effect of Aerodynamic Drag on Fuel Economy". (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2020, from http://www.arcindy.com/effect-of-aerodynamic-drag-on-fuel-economy.html

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The barrier increases the air resistance of the motorcycle when in motion which affects the riders, but not only does it harm them but also the environment.

Because of air resistance, the drag the driver with the backpack shield creates on the road will also affect the speed at which the motorcycle goes, if they speed up then thats an increase in air resistance and that means they're not going as fast as the speedometer says they're going which means more fuel consumed and less distance travelled. This also contributes to the increase in vehicle emissions and air pollutants which affect the environment.

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Motorcycle barrier may lead to wind dragging  that may causes accident - Kagalingan

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Motorcycle barrier may lead to wind dragging  that may causes accident - Kagalingan

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According to Atoy Sta. Cruz ((Director, Motorcycle Federation Of The Philippines) if you put a barrier on motorcycle, it can function like a sail, so when a rider encounter a strong wind it could lead to dragging the motorcycle and result to accident.

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Motorcycle barrier has dangerous effect on aerodynamics - Cortez

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Motorcycle barrier has dangerous effect on aerodynamics - Cortez

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According to Atoy Cruz, director for administration of the Motorcycle Philippines Federation, "On highways where there are a lot of fast-moving vehicles, what we're afraid of is wind dragging and wind lifting as they call it. Even if you drive slow, if a faster vehicle like a bus or truck goes past you, you might have a problem with your handlebar. Your motorcycle will wiggle and you might even get into an accident," Cruz said in Filipino. He also added that a lot of riders already experienced this and we have to be extremely careful.

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Lucas, J. (2014, September 20). What Is Aerodynamics? Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.livescience.com/47930-what-is-aerodynamics.html

Sunstar. (2020, July 24). Barriers on motorcycles deemed unsafe by engineers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://ph.news.yahoo.com/barriers-motorcycles-deemed-unsafe-engineers-142700188.html

Newman, M. (2020, July 28). Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/28/engineers-cite-disadvantages-of-motorcycle-barriers/

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Barriers can contribute to more air pollution - Mercado

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Barriers can contribute to more air pollution - Mercado

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The barriers are unsafe for the environment as well. It also increases air resistance when in motion. The biggest environmental issue caused by this shield is air pollution. The motorcycle  shield contributes to the increase in emission, which will then directly result to air pollution.

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Ilang aksidente sa kalsada naitala dahil sa motorcycle barrier | TV Patrol. (2020, July 22). Retrieved from  https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/multimedia/video/07/22/20/mga-aksidente-dahil-sa-motorcycle-barriers-naitala

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Newman, M. (2020, July 28). Engineers cite disadvantages of motorcycle barriers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/28/engineers-cite-disadvantages-of-motorcycle-barriers/

News, A. (2020, July 24). Motorcycle barriers compromise safety, won't protect vs diseases: Say mechanical engineers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/24/20/motorcycle-barriers-compromise-safety-wont-protect-vs-diseases-say-mechanical-engineers

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Motorcycle barrier no longer needed for riders living in the same house in areas under GCQ, JTF says. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.ph/news/2020/8/18/motorcycle-barrier-no-longer-needed-rider-in-the-same-house-gcq-areas.html

Philippine society of mechanical engineers say backrider shield is unsafe. Retrieved from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/philippine-engineers-backrider-shield-unsafe-wont-prevent-spread-of-air-droplets.html#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20engineers%2C%20when,the%20barrier%20is%20completely%20useless.

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Motorcycle barrier may compromise safety of the riders - Cortez

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Motorcycle barrier may compromise safety of the riders - Cortez

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According to Jeffrey Singson, PSME national president, their stand is based on the science and engineering of how air interacts with moving bodies called the fluid dynamics or aerodynamics in engineering.

PSME said: “When the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier will contribute to the change of the designed allowable aerodynamic forces (drag and lift) which will compromise the stability of the motorcycle. This will place the safety of the riders at risk.”

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May cause the motorcycle to be unstable - Gammad

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May cause the motorcycle to be unstable - Gammad

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On the issue of safety, the engineers have pointed out that the barrier can affect the motorcycle’s aerodynamics, which "compromises the safety of the motorcycle and the riders in general. This echoes the earlier joint statement of the motorcycle manufacturers, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha.

Second, the shield may actually cause the opposite effect and make the pillion more vulnerable to droplets in the air that may contain the virus. According to the engineers, when the motorcycle is in motion, the front of the barrier causes high pressure while its side create turbulence. This causes a suction effect behind the barrier, drawing in air instead of pushing it away. In other words, the barrier is completely useless.

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Disadvantages of motorcycle barriers - Abaya

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Disadvantages of motorcycle barriers - Abaya

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The Philippine Society of Mechanical engineers (PSME) stated that based on their analysis, the barrier may contribute negatively to safety, health, economy and environment. Singson also stated that this will not guarantee that the barrier will be effective in protecting both riders from the spread of air particles to each other. There are also other factors that the motorcycle barrier affects such as resulting to increase in fuel consumption, and contribute to the increase in emission and air pollutants that ultimately affects the environment.

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Several road accidents were recorded due to the motorcycle barrier -Kagalingan 

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Several road accidents were recorded due to the motorcycle barrier -Kagalingan 

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Base on TV Patrol news the motorcycle barrier are the reasons of some motorcycle accident. Aerodynamics forces may lead for the rider to loss control of driving. In addition, some people are not satisfied with barrier, according to one of the interviewee in the news the barrier could possibly killed them because of when the barrier breaks during the barrier will have sharp parts like a broken glass that could possibly penetrate their body. They also stated that the barrier specs is given by the IAATF.

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Barriers on motorcycles deemed unsafe by engineers. (2020, July 24). Retrieved from https://ph.news.yahoo.com/barriers-motorcycles-deemed-unsafe-engineers-142700188.html

Luna, F. (2020, August 02).

Motorcycle barriers may have dangerous effect on aerodynamics, riders warn. Retrieved from https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/08/02/2032417/motorcycle-barriers-may-have-dangerous-effect-aerodynamics-riders-warn

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Not much of a barrier if it harms the riders - Garrido

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Not much of a barrier if it harms the riders - Garrido

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The Philippines Society of Mechanical Engineers said: "When the motorcycle is motion, the protective plastic shield that separates the driver and the passengers will affect the aerodynamic forces (drag and lift) which compromises the stability of the motorcycle and put the riders at risk"

When we look at vehicles today, the designs are slanted and smooth, the front is sharp as well to allow air to pass through without doing much to the moving vehicle, these were designed to minimize air drag, (drag is a type of air resistance which slows objects down) which allows vehicles to go faster. In the situation given to us, when the driver of the motorcycle wears this backpack shield and they speed up, then the "air resistance" or "drag" caused by the shield is also increasing so you can imagine that the driver of the motorcycle as they speed up on the highway will get pushed back and even get thrown off the motorcycle while the passenger on the other hand will get hit by the driver as well so this shield does more harm than good.

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Motorcycle barriers compromises the safety of the riders - Abaya

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Motorcycle barriers compromises the safety of the riders - Abaya

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According to the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), "When the motorcycle is in motion, the barrier will contribute to the change of the designed allowable aerodynamic forces (drag and lift) which will compromise the stability of the motorcycle. This will place the safety of the riders at risk,". Also research shows that the barriers does not guarantee protection against COVID-19. While riders are still expected to wear face mask and face shields, but adding a barrier seems to have a higher chance on getting into a motorcycle accident than transmitting the disease (COVID-19).

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Unnecessary for people who live together - Gammad 

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Unnecessary for people who live together - Gammad 

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Passengers who ride with people who they live with don't need a back shield since both members will be headed back to the same place after going out. Proper PPE should be enough.

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Barrier guarantees no safety against the spread of COVID-19 - Mercado

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Barrier guarantees no safety against the spread of COVID-19 - Mercado

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The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Inc. (PSME) have deemed the Angkas backpack shields unsafe from the spreading of COVID-19. According to the president of PSME, Jeffrey Singson, he states that their stand against these barriers are based from the study of aerodynamics, which again proves that these backpack shields are ineffective. Gases interact with moving bodies, there’s still contact within the driver and the rider through the air. Even with the shield, the spread of COVID-19 is still high. In the end, both the driver and rider’s health are still at risk.

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It can affect the aerodynamic design and compromise the motorcycle's stability - Santos

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It can affect the aerodynamic design and compromise the motorcycle's stability - Santos

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The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers said that "the front side of the barrier builds up pressure while creating turbulence and suction behind the barrier".

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ABS-CBN News. (2020, July 21). Unsafe and unnecessary: Motorcycle manufacturers question backrider 'shield'. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/21/20/unsafe-and-unnecessary-motorcycle-manufacturers-question-backrider-shield

ABS-CBN News. (2020, July 24). Deadline to install motorcycle barrier for pillion-riding extended again. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/24/20/deadline-to-install-motorcycle-barrier-for-pillion-riding-extended-again

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Can make the motorcycle unstable and may cause an accident - Santos

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Can make the motorcycle unstable and may cause an accident - Santos

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The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) stated that the barrier will negatively affect the stability and handling of the motorcycle, making it lose its balance. It is also a possible violation of LTO's modification regulations.

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Face shields and helmets are enough -San Gabriel

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Face shields and helmets are enough -San Gabriel

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According to Motorcycle Federation of the Philippines director Atoy Sta. Cruz, it is enough to wear a helmet as protection because it also includes a face shield as protection when the motorcycle is moving.

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Rosales, B. (2020, June 18). Plastic shield for backriding could be dangerous – safety experts - Motorcycle News. Retrieved from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/plastic-shield-for-backriding-could-be-dangerous-safety-experts.html

Rappler.com. (2020, July 23). Barriers for motorcycle back riders 'unsafe' and 'useless,' say netizens. Retrieved from https://rappler.com/nation/barriers-motorcycle-back-riders-unsafe-useless-netizens-reaction

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Motorcycle barriers are useless and unsafe - Villarin

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Motorcycle barriers are useless and unsafe - Villarin

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Riders who ride with their family members will still end up in the same location which is their house making motorcycle barriers useless. Passengers are still expected to ride with face masks and face shields which renders motorcycle barriers as unnecessary. Motorcycle barriers are unsafe because air resistance of the plastic shield design of the barrier can cause imbalance to both the rider and the passenger.

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Drivers against the barriers - San Gabriel

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Drivers against the barriers - San Gabriel

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According to ANC, Mar Palmario of TPZ Motorcycle Club is against in putting a barrier on a bike. He stated that motorcycles are not designed to have a barrier between the driver and the rider. If drivers, even the public, are against this policy then it should not be implemented since professionals like him who knows a lot about the safety of motorcycles is against this. 

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It is weird how the purpose of these barriers are to prevent the transmission of the Corona Virus which may lead to death, when the accidents caused by these barriers are even deadlier than the actual virus and can cause serious physical injuries and even death.

To begin with, there are better alternatives to risking your lives by riding the motor cycle. Such as riding a car which already has it's own safety within the seatbelts and to be safe inside the car anyway with less contact.

If people still insist on traveling and going to places, it must be done the right way in this pandemic.

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Grana. (2020). There were 31,279 motorcycle-related crashes in 2019-is installing a barrier worth the risk?. From:  https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/drive/cars-and-bikes/07/29/20/there-were-31279-motorcycle-related-crashes-in-2019is-installing-a-barrier-worth-the-risk

Guzman. (202). Motorcycle riders group: Delikado ang protective barrier para sa driver at angkas. From: https://www.untvweb.com/news/motorcycle-riders-group-delikado-ang-protective-barrier-para-sa-driver-at-angkas/

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Motorcycle barriers may have a dangerous effect on aerodynamics - Villarin

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Motorcycle barriers may have a dangerous effect on aerodynamics - Villarin

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The anti-coronavirus barriers that motorcycle riders need to install could affect the motorcycle's aerodynamics, making it potentially dangerous for both riders. The plastic shield design of the barrier can cause imbalance to both the rider and the passenger as the motorcycle is in motion due to air resistance.

In open spaces wherein air can flow freely, the motorcycle can become unstable to the barrier’s wind resistance affecting the rider’s control of the motorcycle. The rider may eventually lose control of the motorcycle throwing off both the driver and the passenger.

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Luna (2020) Motorcycle barriers may have dangerous effect on aerodynamics, riders warn. Retrieved from URL: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/08/02/2032417/motorcycle-barriers-may-have-dangerous-effect-aerodynamics-riders-warn

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The dangers of motor cycle barriers - Tujan 

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The dangers of motor cycle barriers - Tujan 

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It's great how we are trying to find the most innovative ways to reduce the vulnerability of catching the virus so that these motor cycle drives can continue having their job and keeping it safe.

But recently, it has shown that the use of these barriers have been very dangerous due to the aerodynamics of it.

"On highways where there are a lot of fast-moving vehicles, what we're afraid of is wind dragging and wind lifting as they call it. Even if you drive slow, if a faster vehicle like a bus or truck goes past you, you might have a problem with your handlebar. Your motorcycle will wiggle and you might even get into an accident,"  as one driver said.

This can be seen of the fact that the barriers are tied around the driver and the passenger just holds on. This can be more harmful on the driver since there is more pressure on him with another person holding the driver.

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Chavez (2020) Motorcycle barriers not required for APOR - DILG. Retrieved from URL: https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/19/motorcycle-barriers-not-required-for-apor-dilg/

Marquez (2020). Don’t use substandard materials for protective barriers to prevent accidents, public told. Retrieved from URL: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1309874/fwd-eleazar-tells-public-dont-use-substandard-materials-for-protective-barriers-to-prevent-accidents

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Drivers finding cheap and not safe alternatives - Ornada

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Drivers finding cheap and not safe alternatives - Ornada

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As Filipinos, riders will find alternatives for these barriers because mostly everyone do not want to spend on an expensive thing. They will be forced to build something from substandard materials to be able to comply with this new policy. From the past happenings, we all know that Filipinos will do everything so they can work even during this pandemic and drivers who use barriers that are not approved by professionals cannot stop them from riding especially those rides who do not cross the checkpoints. These two approved designs, the Bohol prototype, and the Angkas design, underwent a thorough study which includes the concept of aerodynamics and was also tested for quality safety standards. There were two approved designs, the Bohol prototype, and the Angkas design, underwent a thorough study which includes the concept of aerodynamics and was also tested for quality safety standards. Using substandard materials to their barriers will just cause more danger to both the rider and driver.

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According to Manila Bulletin, a truck helper stated that the prices of the barrier are very expensive. Drivers are really frustrated especially because they spent on these barriers and now it is useless since it was dismissed. A lot of drivers, same as him, are having a difficult time with their expenses and requiring them to buy these barriers will just add to their expenses. Poorly-planned policies were shown in the public before even releasing it which gave false notice to the citizens especially to riders who already came up with various ways on how they can still work during this pandemic.

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Carefully analyze and create a design fit for the road and the pandemic – Ahmee

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Carefully analyze and create a design fit for the road and the pandemic – Ahmee

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If the implementation of the barriers were to push through, the best that can be done is to carefully analyze the risks and create a barrier design that will not impose any dangers and protect the riders from contracting the virus and getting into an accident. Senator “Bong” Go pointed out to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) the importance of studying the barrier designs carefully. An official design must be made based off of the advice of safety experts, on both the fields of road safety and safety on COVID-19.

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Barriers are not proven to prevent the spreading of the virus – Ahmee

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Barriers are not proven to prevent the spreading of the virus – Ahmee

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The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers or PSME submitted a position paper on the matter regarding the usage of the newly proposed backpack-like motorcycle barriers by Angkas. However, the president of the organization himself disagrees with the idea.  It is proven to be ineffective in preventing the spreading of air particles from the riders, thus not guaranteeing the safety from the virus. The barrier, according to PSME National President Jeffrey Singson, negatively affects the rider and the bike’s fluid dynamics, therefore affecting variables related to aerodynamics, like its drag and lift, which affects the stability of the motorcycle. This could lead to risks in health, safety, and economy and environment.

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Limit the need for these backpack-like shields. - Jeon

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Limit the need for these backpack-like shields. - Jeon

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As testified by the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), these backpack-like motorcycle shields were deemed too "hazardous" and costly for already cash-strapped riders. The August 5 Tacloban City Council pleaded that there was a "question on safety, aerodynamics, and maneuverability," while also "unnecessary" in preventing the spread of COVID-19. In this token, a completely feasible plan to limit the use of these shields is to eliminate the reasons as to why they are mandated in the first place. Instead of these "unnecessary" motorcycle barriers, the government could possibly put forth bigger efforts and emphasis on the widespread use and distribution of proven prevention methods such as proper face masks (and not the ones made completely out of cloth) and face shields.

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Sunstar. (2020, July 24). Barriers on motorcycles deemed unsafe by engineers. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://ph.news.yahoo.com/barriers-motorcycles-deemed-unsafe-engineers-142700188.html

Philippine Daily Inquirer. (2020, August 13). Ignoring the experts. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://opinion.inquirer.net/132658/ignoring-the-experts

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Consult with experts to design a more aerodynamic backpack barrier - Jeon

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Consult with experts to design a more aerodynamic backpack barrier - Jeon

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One common complaint with the proposed Angkas backpack-like shield is that it compromises the aerodynamics of the moving vehicle, which surfaces numerous problems (economically and in terms of safety) that some argue far outweigh the dubious benefits. To combat this, Angkas could reach out for more second opinions regarding their shield design (assuming the first one was recommended by a professional) from engineering experts (for example, the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Inc. [PSME]). More recommendations from a variety of sources could lead to a more suitable design that limits the intrinsic issues with a backpack-shield while retaining the benefits that justify its use in the first place.

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According to experts, the proposed barriers are not necessarily beneficial for riders who ride with their family members and  instead just add to the cost burdens of riders who are already having financial problems. As long as both riders observe minimum health standards and wear helmets, they are already considered to be safe and fit for travel.

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Lucas, J. (2014, September 20). What Is Aerodynamics? Retrieved September 20, 2020, from https://www.livescience.com/47930-what-is-aerodynamics.html

Staff, C. (n.d.). Motorcycle barrier no longer needed for riders living in the same house in areas under GCQ, JTF says. Retrieved September 20, 2020, from https://www.cnn.ph/news/2020/8/18/motorcycle-barrier-no-longer-needed-rider-in-the-same-house-gcq-areas.html