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The Menasco Energy Absorbing Unit and Its Application To Bumper Systems
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Abstract
A compressible solid shock isolator is a combination spring and damper which makes use of a silicone elastomer media to achieve these two functions. It is a candidate for use in energy absorbing bumper systems because of its favorable volume, weight, automatic reset capability, functional efficiency, reliability, and cost. E/A bumper systems must be designed to accommodate a wide variety of loading conditions. System qualification requires the use of both pendulum and barrier type testing.
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Kendall, G., "The Menasco Energy Absorbing Unit and Its Application To Bumper Systems," SAE Technical Paper 710536, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710536.Also In
References
- U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 215 “Exterior Protection-Passenger Cars” Code of Federal Regulations
- State of Florida
- State of California Senate Bill No. 42 Harmer John L. Senator
- Bridgeman P. W. “Proceedings of the Academy of Arts & Sciences” 77 4 115 146 February 1949
- Alpert J. M. “Bumper Compliance Test Procedure Evaluation” December 1970
- Society of Automotive Engineers “SAE Recommended Practice”, “Barrier Collision Tests” SAE J850, SAE Handbook 1967