Lateral protection of passenger cars:​ comparison tests by means of different barrier configurations

Sievert, Wolfgang; Pullwitt, Ernst

Affiliations

¹Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), Traffic Safety and Accident Research Dept., Cologne

Abstract

The results obtained from a series of tests are described, comparing the effects (deformations and dummy load values) caused by lateral collisions at right angles on a subcompact car (VW Golf/Rabbit), impacted by a car of the same type, by an intermediate car (Daimler Benz W 123) and also by barriers with a rigid front (SAE) and a deformable front (CCMC). The sub-compact car of the same type was also used in dived braking position and impacts of the sub-compact car against the intermediate one were also undertaken. In the case of the deformable barrier, the mass of the barrier and the collision speed were additionally varied.

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DOI: 10.4271/831631

SAE: 831631

Cited By (4)

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1985	Cesari D, Bloch J, Sievert W, Pulwitt E, Neilson ID, Hobbs A. Validation of the EEVC mobile deformable barrier for side impact testing. In: Proceedings of the 10th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). July 1-4, 1985; Oxford, England.794-811. SAE 856093.
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1987	Sievert W, Pullwitt E. Movable deformable EEVC barrier for side impact. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). May 12-15, 1987; Washington, DC.147-160.
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