ABSTRACT

Governed by strict regulations and the intricate balance of complex interactions among variables, the application of mechanics to vehicle crashworthiness is not a simple task. It demands a solid understanding of the fundamentals, careful analysis, and practical knowledge of the tools and techniques of that analysis.

Vehicle Crash Mechanics s

chapter 1|84 pages

CRASH PULSE AND KINEMATICS

chapter 2|62 pages

CRASH PULSE CHARACTERIZATION

chapter 4|82 pages

BASICS OF IMPACT AND EXCITATION MODELING

chapter 5|52 pages

RESPONSE PREDICTION BY NUMERICAL METHODS

chapter 6|68 pages

IMPULSE, MOMENTUM, AND ENERGY

chapter 7|68 pages

CRASH SEVERITY AND RECONSTRUCTION