In frontal collision, modern cars may be expected to withstand impacts of about 55 km/hr (35 mph) and deform about 60 cm (24 in.) without serious collapse of passenger compartment; loads transmitted to wearer of seat belt are not greatly affected by differences in crushing characteristics of vehicle; one which gives greatly increased progressive resistance to crushing is least desirable; one giving uniform resistance is probably best that is practically attainable; for maximum benefit seat belt characteristics should match crushing of, and space within, vehicle.


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    Title :

    Protection of car occupants in accidents


    Additional title:

    Instn Mech Engrs -- Proc (Ergonomics and Safety in Motor Car Design)


    Contributors:
    Grime, G. (author) / Lister, R.D. (author)


    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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