Mathematical simulation of side impact:​ a contribution to the problem of rigid/deformable barriers

Hofmann, J.; Appel, H.

The high proportion of side-on collisions and the very high injury risk in this type of accident led to the requirement for a dynamic test of the side structure by means of a barrier impact. It has still not been finally decided whether the cheaper rigid-type barrier or the more realistic deformable barrier will be specified in official test requirements. The following contribution employs a mathematical simulation model to investigate the basic differences between side impacts with a rigid barrier and a deformable barrier. The paper investigates whether it is possible to obtain a realistic simulation of a side impact by using a rigid moving barrier and reducing the collision speed.

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1976

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1976

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1976

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1977

Appel H, Hofmann J. Accident analyses of vehicle side collisions. In: Proceedings of the 1977 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact. September 7-9, 1977; Berlin, Germany.251-269.

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