High Speed, Rear End, Partial Overlap Crash Test of a Large Sedan and Stationary Commercial Trailer

Loading...
Thumbnail Image

Date

Authors

Proctor-Parker, C.
Stopforth, R.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Southern African Transport Conference

Abstract

Crash scenarios involving a rear end impact are common place internationally. Some of the most devastating collisions are often where a sedan collides into the rear of a commercial trailer, partial overlap. This type of crash is almost always with serious or fatal consequences. With a high number of these identified in a recent high profile Major Crash Investigation (MCI), a real life high speed test of this scenario was undertaken. Obtaining data from such a crash in a controlled environment for future comparative analysis is rarely presented. This paper presents a brief overview of the setup and results of the high speed rear end, sedan to stationary commercial trailer.

Description

Papers presented at the 38th International Southern African Transport Conference on "Disruptive transport technologies - is South and Southern Africa ready?" held at CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa on 8th to 11th July 2019.

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Citation