In this study, a MADYMO three-dimensional (3D) model of a generic passenger van/sport-utility type vehicle is created and correlated to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 214 side impact crash test. This model is used to evaluate both door and seat mounted side airbag designs in different orientations at standard test impact condition and at a higher speed. The results are presented and the significance of side airbag design foroccupant protection is discussed. (A)
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