This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
Van Crashworthiness and Aggressivity Study
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a series of van crash tests which were conducted by Dynamic Science, Inc. under contract to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Six van tests were conducted against a unique load-measuring barrier to study the crashworthiness and aggressivity of two typical van models at speeds of 15, 25, and 30 mph. Two additional tests were conducted between each of the two van models and a typical full-size passenger car. The results of these tests are being used by NHTSA to support extension of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 to vans, and to provide initial information for the future FMVSS 400 series standards.
The views and opinions presented in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official view of the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recommended Content
Authors
Citation
Davis, S. and Peirce, S., "Van Crashworthiness and Aggressivity Study," SAE Technical Paper 810090, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/810090.Also In
References
- Yee R. Cropper R. Davis S. “Van Crashworthiness and Aggressivity Study, Test Report 1, Van-to-NHTSA Fixed Test Device Head-on Impact Tests,” Report No. 3052-79-95A Dynamic Science, Inc. June 1979
- Yee R. Cropper R. Davis S. “Van Crashworthiness and Aggressivity Study, Test Report 2, Van-to-Car Head-on Impact Tests,” Report No, 3052-79-101 Dynamic Science, Inc. June 1979
- Yee R. Pirtle R. Thatcher C. Davis S. “Van Crashworthiness and Aggressivity Study, Test Report 3, Accident Investigation Studies,” Report No. 3052-79-114 Dynamic Science, Inc. June 1979
- Davis S. Yee R. “Development of a Test Methodology for Evaluating Crash Compatibilities and Aggressiveness -” Volume I - Summary Report,” Report No. 8316-78-171A Dynamic Science, Inc. March 1979