Energy Absorption Material Selection Methodology for Head/A-Pillar

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Abstract

<div class="htmlview paragraph">The objectives of this paper are to establish a reasonable procedure for padding selection (for head/A-pillar protection) and to demonstrate how the procedure would be applied in a particular vehicle. The objectives are met by a four step procedure: <ol class="list nostyle"> <li class="list-item"><span class="li-label">1.</span> <div class="htmlview paragraph">Theoretical analysis of material properties and the effect of padding materials on head responses,</div></li> <li class="list-item"><span class="li-label">2.</span> <div class="htmlview paragraph">Static or quasi-static and dynamic evaluations of the material properties,</div></li> <li class="list-item"><span class="li-label">3.</span> <div class="htmlview paragraph">Preliminary evaluation of the protective capabilities of the materials by simulated A-pillar component testing, and</div></li> <li class="list-item"><span class="li-label">4.</span> <div class="htmlview paragraph">Final evalution of the most promising material candidate by component testing the material installed on the upper A-pillar of a 1981 Chevrolet Citation.</div></li> </ol></div>

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