EXTENSION OF FMVSS NO. 218 TO COVER ALL HELMET SIZES. VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY APPENDICES A AND B

The stated objective of this program was to determine if the test headform specifications and the compliance test procedures in the FMVSS No. 218 standard are suitable for impact attenuation testing of all sizes of motorcycle helmets. New procedures were to be developed if the current procedure proved inadequate. In addition, A, C, and D size test headforms were to be produced. It was concluded that the current testing procedure could be used with only minor modifications. These include the addition of a headform size selection procedure and a change in the center of gravity location requirements. The test headforms which were fabricated did not require lead weighting to achieve the center of gravity and weight requirements, but only machining of a mounting ball seat and installation of threaded inserts for mounting screws to be ready for use.

• Corporate Authors:

  Brown (Dayton T), Incorporated

  55 Church Street
  Bohemia, NY  United States  11716

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Gard, A M
• Publication Date: 1981-5

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 48 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash tests; Helmets; Size; Test procedures
• Identifier Terms: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• Subject Areas: Highways; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00452174
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-806 228
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-8-02039
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 31 1990 12:00AM