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Stiff versus Yielding Seats: Analysis of Matched Rear Impact Tests
Technical Paper
2007-01-0708
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The objective of this study was to analyze available anthropomorphic test device (ATD) responses from KARCO rear impact tests and to evaluate an injury predictive model based on crash severity and occupant weight presented by Saczalski et al. (2004). The KARCO tests were carried out with various seat designs. Biomechanical responses were evaluated in speed ranges of 7-12, 13-17, 18-23 and 24-34 mph. For this analysis, all tests with matching yielding and stiff seats and matching occupant size and weight were analyzed for cases without 2nd row occupant interaction. Overall, the test data shows that conventional yielding seats provide a high degree of safety for small to large adult occupants in rear crashes; this data is also consistent with good field performance as found in NASS-CDS. Saczalski et al.'s (2004) predictive model of occupant injury is not correct as there are numerous cases from NASS-CDS that show no or minor injury in the region where serious injury is predicted. This model should not be used to assess injury risks in rear crashes.
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Viano, D., Parenteau, C., Prasad, P., and Burnett, R., "Stiff versus Yielding Seats: Analysis of Matched Rear Impact Tests," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-0708, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-0708.Also In
SAE 2007 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Mechanical Systems
Number: V116-6; Published: 2008-08-15
Number: V116-6; Published: 2008-08-15
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