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Further Validation of the Simulation Model of Automobile Collisions Program
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Abstract
To improve the utility of the SMAC program and to assess its limitations, twelve vehicle-to-vehicle collisions were staged and then reconstructed with the program. A variety of impact configurations were run including: 60° front-to-side, 90° front-to-side, 10° offset head-on and 10° offset rear-end.
The reconstruction of each test is discussed and compared with the measured data, using the final rest positions, velocity changes, and damage profiles of each vehicle. Finally, the limitations of the SMAC program together with recommendations for improving the simulation model are outlined.
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Jones, I. and Baum, A., "Further Validation of the Simulation Model of Automobile Collisions Program," SAE Technical Paper 791025, 1979, https://doi.org/10.4271/791025.Also In
References
- McHenry R.R. Lynch J.P. Segal D.J. “Research Input for Computer Simulation of Automobile Collisions.” Calspan Report No. ZQ-6057-V-3 June 1977
- McHenry R. R. Baum A.S. Neff D.O. “Yielding - Barrier Test Data Base - A Study of Side Impact Cases in the Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation (MDAI) File.” Calspan Report No. ZR-5964-V-2 January 1977