The Crash Survival Space

690005

02/01/1969

Event
1969 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Occupant’s protection requires two design considerations: 1) reduction of decelerations on the occupant (restrained by a belt) by intentional deformability of the structure; 2) limitation of passenger’s compartment deformation to avoid passenger crushing. It is thought that the second trend should have basic importance. It is necessary to ensure a minimum space called “survival space.” This is also necessary in the event of severe crashes.
A survey is made of structure deformations due to longitudinal, transversal and vertical loads dynamically or statically applied on trucks cabs and car passenger’s compartments. A high-power static test rig permitting the study of structure is described. Orientative values of the survival space are proposed for truck cabs and car passenger’s compartments.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/690005
Pages
10
Citation
Franchini, E., "The Crash Survival Space," SAE Technical Paper 690005, 1969, https://doi.org/10.4271/690005.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1969
Product Code
690005
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English