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Governed by strict regulations and the intricate balance of complex interactions among variables, the application of mechanics to vehicle crashworthiness is not a simple task. It demands a solid understanding of the fundamentals, careful analysis, and practical knowledge of the tools and techniques of that analysis.Vehicle Crash Mechanics sets forth the basic principles of engineering mechanics and applies them to the issue of crashworthiness. The author studies the three primary elements of crashworthiness: vehicle, occupant, and restraint. He illustrates their dynamic interactions th.
Front Cover; PREFACE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; 1. CRASH PULSE AND KINEMATICS; 2. CRASH PULSE CHARACTERIZATION; 3. CRASH PULSE PREDICTION BY CONVOLUTION METHODS; 4. BASICS OF IMPACT AND EXCITATION MODELING; 5. RESPONSE PREDICTION BY NUMERICAL METHODS; 6. IMPULSE, MOMENTUM, AND ENERGY; 7. CRASH SEVERITY AND RECONSTRUCTION; LIST OF FIGURES; UNIT CONVERSIONS; INDEX
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Includes bibliographical references and index.