Countermeasures to address farside crashes:​ first results

Fildes, Brian; Bostrom, Ola; Haland, Yngve; Sparke, Laurie

This study set out to compare a number of countermeasure options to restrain drivers in far-side crashes using the modified BioSID crash test dummy. The findings showed that 3-point belts alone were not sufficient for far-side occupant protection. Attaching double (buckle and belt) pretensioners to the std. 3- point belt also failed to improve protection substantially. The cross-belt configuration did improve protection but not as much as the inclusion of an additional side support. However, even the best restraint combination employed here would probably not provide optimal protection for two occupants. Further research is warranted to improve far-side occupant kinematics and far-side restraint systems.

Year

Entry

1998

Frampton RJ, Brown R, Thomas P, Fay P. The importance of non struck side occupants in side collisions. In: 42nd Annual Proceedings, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM). October 5-7, 1998; Charlottesville, VA.303-320.

2002

Fildes BN, Sparke LJ, Bostrom O, Pintar F, Yoganandan N, Morris AP. Suitability of current side impact test dummies in far-side impacts. In: Proceedings of the 2002 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact. September 18-20, 2002; Munich, Germany.

2000

Fildes BN, Gable HC, Fitzharris M, Morris AP. Determining side impact priorities using real-world crash data and harm. In: Proceedings of the 2000 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact. September 20-22, 2000; Montpellier, France.157-167.

2001

Digges K, Dalmotas D. Injuries to restrained occupants in far-side crashes. In: Proceedings of the 17th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV). June 4-7, 2001; Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

1994

Fildes B, Vulcan P, Lane J, Lenard J. Side impact crashes in Australia. In: Proceedings of the 14th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV). May 23-26, 1994; Munich, Germany.906-918.