BUMPERS: EFFECTIVE, BUT HOW COST BENEFICIAL

The major factors influencing the cost-benefit relationship of improved bumper systems are discussed. Evidence is presented which demonstrates that energy-absorbing bumper designs have proved effective in reducing the frequency of crash damage, especially damage from low-speed crashes. Although the improved bumper systems are proving effective, the maximum potential cost savings are not yet being realized by consumers.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

  485 Lexington Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Casassa II, J
  • Sorenson, Willy W
  • Gardner, R E
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 9 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automotive engineering; Benefit cost analysis; Bumpers; Crashworthiness; Energy absorbing materials; Energy absorption; Loss and damage; Safety equipment
• Old TRIS Terms: Energy absorbing bumpers
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095543
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #740986
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM