DESIGN ASPECTS OF ENERGY ABSORPTION IN CAR PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS. IN: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

The paper examines a two dimensional mathematical model developed to predict a pedestrian's motion and time, location and velocity of head impact. Car front designed with regard to collision with pedestrians will show a larger deformation under impact than the current car model. The size of the deformations depends on the defined pedestrian tolerance levels and the assumed collision velocity. The paper argues that standardization would be useful for: maximum impact velocity which should be considered in design; tolerable loads and accelerations of the pedestrian which should be considered in design. Additionally, energy absorption of thin metal sheets in plastic bending should be investigated thoroughly as they are often used components in car body construction.

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• Authors:
  • Kaeser, R
  • Devaud, J M
• Publication Date: 2004-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 83-97
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Society of Automotive Engineers
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crashes; Deformation; Energy absorption; Pedestrian safety; Standardization; Tolerance (Physiology); Vehicle design; Vehicle safety; Velocity
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00983943
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0768013429
• Report/Paper Numbers: PT-112
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 26 2004 12:00AM