The evaluation of sub-systems methods for measuring the lateral head impact performance of cars.

Author(s)
Roberts, A.K. Lowne, R. Decoo, P. & Seeck, A.
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Abstract

The EEVC Side Impact Test Procedure includes the measurement of head impact with the EUROSID dummy. It was recognised that this would evaluate only a limited range of the potential head contact locations within the vehicle. EEVC commenced a study of accident analysis and the evaluation of potential head impact sub-systems tests. Three alternative headforms have been appraised and the effect of free flight and linearly guided impacts have been examined. The objective was to develop a simple, repeatable and representative sub-system test procedure. This paper presents progress of the EEVC study and the initial results of the test programme. Proposals are made for a possible test method and for a future validation test programme. (A)

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C 11559 (In: C 11439 b [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 896648
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In: Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Technical Conference on Enhanced Safety of Vehicles ESV, Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 May 1996, Volume 2, p. 1302-1312, 10 ref.

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