Research Input for Computer Simulation of Automobile Collisions RICSAC-97 : a reevaluation of the reference set of full scale crash tests.

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McHenry, B.G. & McHenry, R.R.
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Abstract

Research performed in the 1970's revealed significant limitations in the available documentation of vehicle crush information and trajectory spinout information. As a result, a series of full-scale crash tests were performed which became known as the Research Input for Computer Simulation of Automobile Collisions (RICSAC) crash tests. Previous research using the RICSAC test results, particularly in relation to the validation of accident reconstruction computer programs, has varied widely in acceptance, interpretation and presentation of the RICSAC test results. This paper presents a detailed review and decipherment in useable form of the original 12 crash tests that were performed within the RICSAC program. A new method of analysing accelerometer data from arbitrary sensor positions, on the basis of discrete measures of the vehicle responses rather than complete time-histories, is defined. A discussion of previous research which included reference to the RICSAC test results as a measure of the validity of reconstruction computer programs is included. (A)

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C 10630 (In: C 10613 [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 899775
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In: Accident reconstruction : technology and animation VII : papers presented at the International Congress & Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 24-27, 1997, SAE technical paper 970961, p. 327-344, 19 ref.

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