Citation

Albers W, Lehmann D. Proc. Int. Tech. Conf. Enhanced Safety Vehicles 1995; 1995: 919-926.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, In public domain, Publisher National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

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Abstract

In the United States, a test procedure for occupant protection in side impacts has been required since 1993. A procedure is expected for Europe. The test configuration, evaluation criteria and particulars of both methods are described and discussed from the viewpoint of one in safety development. Using the example of a full-scale test, mean values and scatter of measured occupant loads are illustrated and evaluated. Other considerations regarding dummy behaviour and the differences between the deformable test devices are explained with examples. The goal of vehicle development must be to offer the customer a high degree of occupant protection at a reasonable price. Standardization of specified test procedures and of dummies to be used would be a major step on the way to this goal.