Dynamic Barrier Modeling Using Plastic Scale Models

871957

10/01/1987

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Passenger Car Meeting & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A method for modeling high-speed barrier impacts using dynamic, large-deformation impacts of plastic scale models is presented. The method has proven useful for identifying and developing failure modes and for comparison studies. The technique has potential to permit estimates of absolute barrier performance, particularly gross energy management. Used properly, it can provide an effective means of barrier development early in the design process.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/871957
Pages
12
Citation
Lobkovich, T., Malen, D., and Whittaker, D., "Dynamic Barrier Modeling Using Plastic Scale Models," SAE Technical Paper 871957, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/871957.
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Published
Oct 1, 1987
Product Code
871957
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English