TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - A scientific method for analysing vehicle safety
JO  - Proceedings: International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
A1  - Newland, Craig
A1  - Scheffel, Günther
A1  - Armstrong, Mark
A1  - Seyer, Keith
SP  - 2432
EP  - 2438
VL  - 1998
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N2  - This paper describes an analytical technique that compares the actual performance of the vehicle structure in absorbing crash energy with an idealised (perfect) performance. The same methodology is applied to the restraint system performance. This can be used as basis of an objective assessment of the vehicle's crashworthiness within the constraints of its particular design. Such an analysis can direct designers to focus on areas of the vehicle that can be improved, such as crush structure and/or particular parts of the restraint system.<p /> 
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UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -