Three-Point Restraint System Design Considerations for Reducing Vertical Occupant Excursion in Rollover Environments

Authors

• Steven E. Meyer - Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering (SAFE)
• Mark Davis - Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering (SAFE)
• David Chng - Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering (SAFE)
• Brian Herbst - Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering (SAFE)
• Stephen Forrest - Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering (SAFE)

Topic

• Restraint systems
• Vehicle occupants
• Rollover accidents
• Optimization
• Production

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