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Examining the state–of–the–art in passenger car vehicle safety, Automotive Safety Handbook is the essential reference book on safety engineering. The first and only book with extensive coverage of both active and passive safety systems, Automotive Safety Handbook describes basic relationships and new developments related to accident avoidance (including the man/machine interface) and mitigation of injuries.
In addition to detail on accident avoidance, occupant protection, and biomechanics, the book features thorough discussion of the interrelationships among the occupant, the vehicle, and the restraint system (in frontal, lateral, and rear impacts and rollover). Other subjects covered include safety legislation, vehicle body and interior design, accident simulation tests, pedestrian protection, and comptatability.
CONTENTS
- Definitions
- Driving forces for increased vehicle safety
- Safety legislation
- Accident data
- Accident avoidance
- Biomechanics and occupant simulation
- Vehicle body
- Dynamic vehicle simulation tests
- Occupant protection
- Interrelationships among occupant, restraint system, and vehicle accidents
- Pedestrian protection
- Compatability
- Computer support for the development of safety components
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This book on automotive safety describes the relevant development of safety for passenger cars. Basic relationships and new developments related to accident avoidance and mitigation of injuries are described. Included in discussions are driver support systems, chassis, lights, body and interior design, restraint systems, biomechanics, dummies, accident simulation tests, pedestrian protection, and compatibility. Table of Contents: 1: Introduction; 2: Definitions; 3: Driving Forces for Increased Vehicle Safety; 4: Safety Legislation; 5: Accident Data; 6: Accident Avoidance; 7: Biomechanics and Occupant Simulation; 8: Vehicle Body; 9: Dynamic Vehicle Simulation Tests; 10: Occupant Protection; 11: Interrelationships Among Occupant Restraint System, and Vehicle in Accidents; 12: Pedestrian Protection; 13: Compatibility; 14: Computer Support for the Development of Safety Components; Index
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- PublisherSociety of Automotive Engineers,U.S.
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 076800912X
- ISBN 13 9780768009125
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages294
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