Some considerations of body structure crushability in relation to impact speed.

Author(s)
Rosti- Rossini, L.
Year
Abstract

The purpose of the paper to give some elements for a numerical answer to the questions (1) What is the mathematical relation between the impact speed increase, and the dynamic consequences on the vehicle structure and on passengers, and (2) What is the maximum speed, in various collision directions, which present production cars are able to face, giving at the same time sufficient occupant protection.

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B 13888 (In: B 7042 [electronic version only]) /91.1/ IRRD 231595
Source

In: Report on the 5th International Technical Conference on Enhanced Safety of Vehicles ESV, London, England, June 4 - 7, 1974, p. 692-698, 1 fig., 6 graph., 3 tab.

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