NHTSA new roll over procedure
NHTSA new roll over procedure
(OP)
Here's the new procedure
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/rulings/RollFinal/i...
here's the tech report
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/vrtc/ca/capubs/nhtsarollov...
There is a lot to read there.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/rulings/RollFinal/i...
here's the tech report
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/vrtc/ca/capubs/nhtsarollov...
There is a lot to read there.
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: NHTSA new roll over procedure
Some commentary from Automotive News:
Automakers face choices, tradeoffs in rollover test
By Harry Stoffer
www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=45511
And quotations:
What people are saying about NHTSA's new rollover test
www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=45512
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey
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RE: NHTSA new roll over procedure
2003-01-0169 Case Study of Vehicle Maneuvers Leading to Rollovers: Need for a Vehicle Test Simulating Off-Road Excursions, Recovery and Handling
By David C. Viano ProBiomechanics LLC, formerly, Vehicle Structure and Safety Integration General Motors Corporation & Chantal Parenteau Delphi Corporation
http://www.delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2003-01-0169.pdf
Good stuff.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.