Theoretical and Experimental Investigations on the Crashworthiness of Small Cars 740573
The philosophy, development, and optimization of two Volkswagen experimental safety vehicles are presented: the ESVW I and the ESVW II. The optimization processes for crashworthiness and occupant restraints are discussed with respect to efficiency and to cost/benefit considerations.
Citation: Schimkat, H., "Theoretical and Experimental Investigations on the Crashworthiness of Small Cars," SAE Technical Paper 740573, 1974, https://doi.org/10.4271/740573. Download Citation
Author(s):
Harald J. Schimkat
Pages: 10
Event:
3rd International Conference on Occupant Protection (1974)
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Optimization
Crashworthiness
Vehicle occupants
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