Developing Side Impact Crashworthiness Through Advanced Experimental Techniques

951064

02/01/1995

Event
International Congress & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A new technique for evaluating side impact crashworthiness has been developed. The system employs two sleds running on one track, the striking sled carries a deformable barrier face, whilst the struck sled supports a trimmed body-in-white with ATDs. A full vehicle is not required.
The system mounts to a standard HyGe reverse acceleration sled facility, the only additional equipment required being the two sleds.
The technique has proved to be repeatable and representative of legislative tests, making it extremely useful during vehicle development and providing significant benefits in terms of reduced development time and cost.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/951064
Pages
8
Citation
Stephens, V., Cory, G., and Hopton, J., "Developing Side Impact Crashworthiness Through Advanced Experimental Techniques," SAE Technical Paper 951064, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/951064.
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Published
Feb 1, 1995
Product Code
951064
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English