Energy absorption material selection methodology for head/a-pillar

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Monk, Michael W.¹; Sullivan, Lisa K.¹

Energy absorption material selection methodology for head/a-pillar

Proceedings of the 30th Stapp Car Crash Conference

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¹NHTSA/Vehicle Research and Test Center
Abstract

The objectives of this paper are to establish a reasonable procedure for padding selection (for head/A-pillar protection) and to demonstrate how the procedure would be applied in a particular vehicle. The objectives are met by a four step procedure: 1.

Theoretical analysis of material properties and the effect of padding materials on head responses, 2.

Static or quasi-static and dynamic evaluations of the material properties,3.

Preliminary evaluation of the protective capabilities of the materials by simulated A-pillar component testing, and4.

Final evalution of the most promising material candidate by component testing the material installed on the upper A-pillar of a 1981 Chevrolet Citation.
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DOI: 10.4271/861887

SAE: 861887

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