Citation

Ogan J, Alcorn T, Scott J. Accid. Reconstr. J. 1995; 7(3): 54-56.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Accident Reconstruction Journal)

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Abstract

From the data obtained through curb impact tests, the following conclusions can be made: (1) The peak acceleration levels experienced by vehicle occupants when striking six-inch barrier curbs and mountable curbs are very minimal. (2) The kinematic responses of the vehicle occupants are very slight and within the limits of normal driving, even without the use of a restraint system or bracing provided by the grip on the steering wheel or hand on the dash panel. (3) Excessive kinematic responses of the occupants resulting in even slight contact with the vehicle interior were not observed or approached during the testing. (4) The highest acceleration levels observed throughout the testing occurred during low velocity six inch barrier curb impacts, when the front wheels of the test vehicle did not mount the curb. Even when this occurred, the kinematic responses of the occupants were still minimal and did not result in contact with the interior of the vehicle.