Side Impact Testing of the Near-Side, Rear Seat Occupant Using a Deceleration Sled

Authors

Sheryl Janca, Kettering UniversityFollow
Kurt Shanks, Hyundai America Technical Center
Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering UniversityFollow
Ravi Tangirala, Hyundai America Technical Center
Massoud Tavakoli, Kettering UniversityFollow

Document Type

Technical Paper

Publication Date

4-1-2014

Publication Title

SAE Technical Paper

Abstract

A near-side, rear seat side impact component test, was conducted and validated utilizing a SIDIIs anthropomorphic test device (ATD). The test fixture consisted of the rear seat structure, side door, interior trim, and side airbag curtain module. Test parameters were determined from full scale tests including impact speed, angle of impact, and depth of door intrusion. A comparative assessment was conducted between the full scale test and the deceleration sled test including ATD contact with the vehicle interior, contact duration, sequential timing of ATD contact, and dummy injury measures. Validation was achieved so that the deceleration sled test procedure could be utilized for further evaluations.

DOI

doi:10.4271/2014-01-0547

ISSN

ISSN 0148-7191

Comments

This study was conducted in partnership with a research contract from Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)

Rights

Copyright © 2014 SAE International

Recommended Citation

Janca, Sheryl; Shanks, Kurt; Brelin-Fornari, Janet; Tangirala, Ravi; and Tavakoli, Massoud, "Side Impact Testing of the Near-Side, Rear Seat Occupant Using a Deceleration Sled" (2014). Mechanical Engineering Publications. 7.
https://digitalcommons.kettering.edu/mech_eng_facultypubs/7