First Crash Test of the New Conceptual Pliers Underride Guard

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Mariolani, José Ricardo L., author.

Conference Name:

SAE Brasil 98 VII International Mobility Technology Conference and Exhibit (1998-11-09 : Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1998

Summary:

The mechanical principle of a simple pliers tool was applied to design a new energy absorbing rear underride guard. The guard, consisting of a hanging steel frame held by a steel cables net, could avoid underride of a GM Vectra at 64 km/h colliding in 50% offset. Injury criteria measured at Hybrid 3 dummies showed a low crash severity (HIV = 381). The guard needs, however, further optimization to become commercially feasible

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Publisher Number:

982879

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