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COE Frontal Strength Evaluation - Quasi-Static
- Ground Vehicle Standard
- J2421_200401
- Cancelled
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Scope
This SAE Recommended Practice describes the test procedures for conducting quasi-static frontal
strength test for COE heavy truck applications. Its purpose is to establish recommended test procedures
which will standardize the procedure for heavy trucks. Descriptions of the test set-up, test instrumentation,
photographic/video coverage, and the test fixtures are included.
Rationale
In 1998, SAE J2420 and J2421 were both issued. These RP addressed test procedures for evaluating the frontal strength of COE heavy trucks. The difference between the two was how the frontal load was imposed. SAE J2420 applied a dynamic impact to the front of the chassis and SAE J2421 applied a quasi-static load.
In 2003, SAQE J2420 incorporated pass-fail conditions that paralleled ECE Regulation 29. This also included a defined impact energy.
At the same time, SAE J2421 was also changed to reflect some fo the ECE Regulation 29 conditions, but did not establish a load to be applied. In Section 7, (Performance Requirements)( of SAE J2421, it also states "This test procedure is for the purpose of informational studies only and is not an alternative to SAE J2420 due to the lack of the prescribed magnitude of load applied to the front of the vehicle."
Since SAE J2421 is no longer an alternative to SAE J2420, there is no reason to keep both procedures active. Therefore it is recommended that SAE J2421 be cancelled as an active SAE RP.
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Issuing Committee
Truck Crashworthiness Committee
The Truck Crashworthiness Committee of the Truck and Bus Body and Occupant Environment Steering Committee is responsible for developing, reviewing, and approving Information Reports, Recommended Practices and Standards related to the crashworthiness of heavy truck and specialty purpose vehicles.
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