OPTIMIZING DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR HIGHWAY VEHICLE SAFETY

In this paper, a unified methodology for improving the crashworthiness of motor cars is described. This methodology seeks to optimize generalized vehicle design parameters through consideration of tradeoffs in safety features which offer improved overall crash performance. The optimization procedure encompasses constraints on vehicle cost and weight and addresses a wide range of crash conditions. The implementation of this methodology in the Safety System Optimization Model (SSOM) has served as the organizational focus for this paper. The structure and component functions of the SSOM programs demonstrate the complex combination of concepts from experiment design, regression analysis, computer simulation, non-linear programming, risk analysis, and biomechanical and automotive engineering, which are required to operationalize the overall methodology. An example analysis using the SSOM computer package is given. (TRRL)

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  Inderscience Enterprises Limited

  La Motte Chambers
  St Helier, Jersey,   England 
• Authors:
  • White, K P
  • Pilkey, W D
  • GABLER, H C
  • Hollowell, T
• Publication Date: 1983-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 618-632
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Vehicle Design
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1477-5360
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJVD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Automobiles; Automotive engineering; Biophysics; Computer programs; Costs; Crashes; Crashworthiness; Deformation; Design; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Motor vehicle bodies; Nonlinear programming; Optimization; Regression analysis; Risk analysis; Safety; Simulation; Vehicle design; Vehicle safety; Vehicle weight
• Old TRIS Terms: Optimum design; Vehicular safety
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 1356: Body (car); 1243: Car; 1631: Collision; 5595: Deformation; 9011: Design (overall design); 6473: Mathematical model; 1665: Safety; 8645: Software
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Design; Finance; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00380515
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 291
• Files: HSL, ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 29 1984 12:00AM