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Title:

Advanced Crash Analysis: Computer Simulation Models Lead to Safety Improvements
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Accession Number:

01086716

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07386826

Abstract:

This article briefly reviews the significant advances in computer simulation for analyzing highway crashes. Full-scale crash tests have shown high levels of correlation between real and simulated crashes. The supporting computer software allows detailed animation of a crash; generates multiple quantitative measures of performance, as well as multiple and isolated views of the event and specific parts; and assesses the influence of external conditions. These advanced techniques have reduced the time needed to improve vehicle and hardware designs, increasing the safety of the transportation system.

Language:

English

Authors:

Opiela, Kenneth S

Pagination:

p 6

Publication Date:

2007-11

Serial:

TR News

Issue Number: 253
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0738-6826

Media Type:

Print

Uncontrolled Terms:

Safety improvement

Subject Areas:

Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I80: Accident Studies

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jan 24 2008 3:20PM

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