The Performance of Conventional and Energy Absorbing Restraints in Simulated Crash Tests,

Abstract

Dynamic tests were done using conventional lap sash seat belt restraints, and assemblies incorporating energy absorbers in the sash strap. Three restraint geometries, rigid and cushioned seats and assemblies with the straps slack, tight and preloaded were tested. The load in the sash strap with an energy absorber was half of that in the same strap of a conventional restraint in tests with the same peak acceleration of 280 m/s/s. The results were also compared with those from previous tests where a shorter acceleration distance was used. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA047532

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  • N. D. Hearn
  • S. R. Sarrailhe

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