The report presents the results of the forward structure modification concept. The objective of the overall program is to develop, test and to estimate the production costs of automobile structural configurations that will (1) reduce intrusions into the occupant compartment, (2) produce more nearly uniform crush characteristics, and (3) satisfy the strength and stiffness requirements of normal operating conditions. The results of the research are to be used to explore the feasibility of an automobile crashworthiness standard to reduce penetration of the passenger compartment by outside objects and at the same time, utilize more efficiently energy absorption principles. (Author)
Basic Research in Automobile Crashworthiness Testing and Evaluation of Forward Structure Modification Concept
1969
116 pages
Report
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English