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Vehicle Crash Research and Manufacturing Experience
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National West Coast Meeting
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English
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The search for improvements in occupant protection under vehicle impact is hampered by a real lack of reliable biomechanical data. To help fill this void, General Motors has initiated joint research with independent researchers such as the School of Medicine, U. C. L. A. – in this case to study localized head and facial trauma — and has developed such unique laboratory tools as “Tramasaf,” a human-simulating headform, and “MetNet,” a pressure-sensitive metal foam. Research applied directly to product design also has culminated in developments such as the Side-Guard Beam for side impact protection.
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Lundstrom, L., "Vehicle Crash Research and Manufacturing Experience," SAE Technical Paper 680543, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680543.Also In
References
- Gadd C. W. Nathum A. M., M. D. Gatts J., M. D. Danforth J. P. “A Study of Head and Facial Bone Impact Tolerances.” General Motors Safety Seminar, GM Proving Ground 1968
- Holcombe, H. G. Herod, D. M. “Tramasaf: The Development of a Laboratory Instrument for Trauma Indication — A Progress Report.” General Motors Safety Seminar, GM Proving Ground 1968
- Miller, W. K. Katz, S. “A Technique for Measuring Local Impact Pressures.” General Motors Safety Seminar, GM Proving Ground 1968
- Hedeen, C. E. Campbell, D. D. “Side Impact Structures.” General Motors Safety Seminar, GM Proving Ground 1968
- Lundstrom, L. C. “The Safety Factor in Automotive Design.” SAE Transactions 75 1967 660539