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

Media Info

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

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash cushions; Fatalities; Laboratories; Laboratory tests; Prevention; Safety; Submarines; System safety; Vehicle safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Submarining
• Old TRIS Terms: Hyge sled tests; Lap-shoulder belt restraint
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

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