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Energy-Absorbing Thermoplastics for Head Impact Applications
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The August 1996 expansion of FMVSS 201 established head impact performance criteria for upper interior components This standard has forced automotive manufacturers, designers, and suppliers to change their thinking for interiors, especially pillars, compliance with FMVSS 201 will require new, structural designs and energy-absorbing materials An ongoing study has examined the implications of FMVSS 201 and its effect on pillars The results of this study have demonstrated how energy-absorbing engineering thermoplastics can be used to meet and exceed the requirements of the head impact legislation through single-piece pillar trims
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Locke, D. and Clark, C., "Energy-Absorbing Thermoplastics for Head Impact Applications," SAE Technical Paper 960154, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/960154.Also In
References
- Notice for Proposed Rulemaking FMVSS 201 Docket 92-28, Nonce 2 Federal Register 58 24 February 8 1993
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 Head Impact Protection, Docket 92-28, Notice 4 Federal Register, 60 160 August 18 1995
- Clark C Johnson P Frost C High Strain-Rate Characterization of Thermoplastics Used for Energy Management Applications 1994 SAE International Congress and Exposition Paper 940882
- Sherman K Clark C Rawson J Frost C Use of High Strain-Rate Material Data for Predicting Head Impact Performance of Thermoplastics 1995 SAE International Congress and Exposition Paper 950331
- Clark C Locke D High Strain Rate Testing of Engineering Thermoplastics for Head Impact Applications 1996 SAE International Congress and Exposition Paper 960153