ASSESSMENT OF LAP-SHOULDER BELT RESTRAINT PERFORMANCE IN LABORATORY TESTING. 33RD STAPP CAR CRASH CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 4-6, 1989

Hyge sled tests were conducted using a rear-seat sled fixture to evaluate submarining responses (the lap belt of a lap-shoulder belt restraing loads the abdominal region instead of the pelvis). Objectives of these test included: an evaluation of methods to determine the occurrence of submarining; an investigation into the influence of restraint system parameters, test severity, and type of anthropomorphic test device on submarining response; and an exploration of the mechanics of submarining. The results of of the laboratory tests are presented in this paper.

  • Corporate Authors:

    General Motors Corporation

    Research and Development Center, 30500 Mound Road
    Warren, MI  United States  48090
  • Authors:
    • Rouhana, S W
    • Horsch, J D
    • Kroell, C K
  • Publication Date: 1989-10

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  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 14 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00611574
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: GMR-6678
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Sep 30 1991 12:00AM