Headroom, Roof Crush, and Belted Excursion in Rollovers
Date Published: 2005-04-11
Paper Number:2005-01-0942
DOI: 10.4271/2005-01-0942
Citation:
Moffatt, E. and James, M., "Headroom, Roof Crush, and Belted Excursion in Rollovers," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-0942, 2005, doi:10.4271/2005-01-0942.
Based upon a review of the literature and new test data, the human and vehicle factors leading to head-to-roof contact in rollovers are quantified and illustrated. Vehicle design countermeasures and suggested areas of research are presented. Higher and stronger roofs and improved restraints must be analyzed as a system to evaluate the potential benefits in rollovers.
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