Analysis and simulation of vehicle to barrier impact. Analyse et simulation dé choc dé véhicules contre barrières. Berechnung und Simulierung des Wandaufpralles eines Fahrzeuges.

An analytic experimental technique has been developed which facilitates the prediction of barrier performance through the use of three new tools. 1) computer simulation program of barrier impact. 2) vehicle component crusher. 3) mathematical model representing a first approximation of the passenger compartment valid in the elastic range.