In-depth data at MUARC was used to evaluate the Australian Design Rule 69 (ADR69) - Full frontal dynamic crash requirement, as well as the effectiveness of frontal airbag deployment on injury risk and associated cost of injury. ADR69 was introduced in Australia in mid-1995 and was based largely on the US equivalent FMVSS-208. The results indicate reductions in excess of 90 % in the likelihood of sustaining AIS 2+ injuries in body regions where frontal airbags would be expected to benefit. The average injury cost savings for drivers of post-ADR69 manufactured vehicles was found to be up to AUD 19000 depending on body region considered. Limitations and implications of these findings are discussed.


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    Title :

    Benefits of Australian Design Rule 69 (full frontal crash protection) and airbags in frontal crashes in Australia


    Additional title:

    Nutzen der Australischen Design-Vorschrift 69 (Australian Design Rule 69) sowie von Airbags bei Frontal-Aufprall in Australien


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    19 Seiten, 1 Bild, 10 Tabellen, 16 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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