Improved side impact protection (ISIP) in Australia:​ overview of a collaborative approach

Fildes, Brian; Sparke, Laurie; Seyer, Keith

Affiliations

¹Monash University Accident Research Centre, Australia

²Holden Limited, Australia

³Department of Transport and Regional Services, Australia

Abstract

This paper includes an overview of a collaborative research project of Improved Side Impact Protection (ISIP) that commenced in 1997. The research program was sponsored by the Australian Research Council and involved a partnership of industry, government and research agencies, both in Australia and overseas. The overall aim was to develop a new approach to optimising vehicle design using Harm as the main outcome criteria. The program involved a number of research activities including mass data analysis, in-depth real-world crash investigations, simulation modelling and the development of a family of Injury Assessment Functions. The paper outlines the structure and progress of these activities, summarises the results and provides an overview of the optimiser model emanating from this research.

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URL: http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-01/Esv/esv17/Proceed/00139.pdf

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