Paper examines factors involved in first and second collisions with emphasis on effect of first collision crush characteristics on occupants' safety in second collision; tests carried out with European and American models showed that automobiles tested to date absorb energy during crush of front ends in approximately same manner and to approximately same degree; forces involved in energy absorption and factors involved in collision sequence; role of engine and interior design.
Safety factor in automotive design
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1966
1966
9 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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