Improvements in the Simulation of Unrestrained Passengers in Frontal Crashes Using Vehicle Test Data 860654
The absence of data on the load deflection and energy absorption characteristics of vehicle interiors has been a factor which limits the accuracy of crash victim simulations.
A recent test program conducted for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed data on the interactions of dashboards and knee panels with chests and knees. This paper summarizes the test results for several vehicles and shows how these results are used in simulating vehicle crash tests.
Comparisons between crash tests and computer reconstruction using the 3-Dimensional Crash Victim Simulator (CVS-3D) for a late model car are included. The simulation shows good agreement with test and illustrates the application of available static and dynamic test data to improve occupant simulations.
Citation: Digges, K., "Improvements in the Simulation of Unrestrained Passengers in Frontal Crashes Using Vehicle Test Data," SAE Technical Paper 860654, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860654. Download Citation
Author(s):
Kennerly H. Digges
Affiliated:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Pages: 8
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Passenger Comfort, Convenience and Safety-Test Tools and Procedures-P-174, 100 Years of Vehicle Safety Development-PT-116, SAE Transactions 1986-V95-86
Related Topics:
Frontal collisions
Impact tests
Simulation and modeling
Simulators
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