The overall objective of this program is to develop a rear end structure with improved crash energy control characteristics for a full-size perimeter frame American-built automobile. Basic design goals include distribution of concentrated crash forces, control of acceleration (40G square wave response), intrusion control, and compatibility between modified and unmodified vehicles. The report summarizes the results of the baseline test series which was designed to obtain a data base on the crash performance of today's vehicles in a rear end crash. (Author)
Rear End Structural Crashworthiness of Perimeter Frame Vehicles. Baseline Test Report
1972
124 pages
Report
No indication
English
Pipeline Transportation , Passenger vehicles , Collision research , Motor vehicle accidents , Static structural analysis , Automobile bodies , Chassis , Impact shock , Dynamic response , Impact strength , Dynamic tests , Impact acceleration , Rear end collisions , Crashworthiness , Perimeter frames , Air bag restraint systems