Numerical simulation of vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection are addressed. The vehicle crashworthiness design objectives are to design the vehicle structure for optimum impact energy absorption, and to design the restraint system (seatbelts, airbags, bolsters, etc.) for optimum occupant protection. The following approaches are taken; a major part of the impact energy is to be absorbed by the vehicle structure; the restraint components will provide protection against the remaining crash energy; certain vehicle components are designed to deform under specific types and speeds of impact in a desired mode for sound energy management; structural components such as front side rails, rear rails, door structure and pillars undergo large amounts of deformation; and with properly designed geometry and material these components assist in mitigating the effects of impact.


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    Title :

    Numerical Simulation of Vehicle Crashworthiness and Occupant Protection


    Contributors:
    N. K. Saha (author)

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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