Crash simulations for interior design
conference paper
With the increasing number of compact cars, safety aspects becomes increasingly important for interior designs. The smaller dimensions of these cars do not only decrease the car mass, but also the energy absorption length, resulting in a more severe crash pulse. As a consequence, the inertia loading on the occupant increases. Belts and airbags used to control the occupant motion, play an important role, but the interior components, like knee bolsters, door panels and seats are all part of the restraint system. This paper gives an overview of the possibilities to use numerical simulations to optimize the different restraints systems and interior components that play a role in crash safety.
TNO Identifier
362488
Publisher
Société des Ingenieurs de l'Automobile (SIA)
Source title
International Conference on Car Interior Components (Congres International les Composants de l'Habitacle Automobile), 20-21 March, 1996, Paris, France
Collation
9 p.
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