Reinforcement of vehicle roof structure system against rollover occupant injuries

International Journal of Crashworthiness

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 41-55

  Mao, M ^a   Chirwa, E C ^a   Chen, T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Accident investigation; Crash worthiness; Motor vehicle; Reinforcement; Rollover; Roof crush

Indexed keywords

CRASHWORTHINESS; EQUIPMENT TESTING; PRODUCT DESIGN; RISK ASSESSMENT; TRUCKS;

CRUSH RESISTANCE; ROLLOVERS; ROOF CRUSHES;

AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND EQUIPMENT;

EID: 33847125298     PISSN: 13588265     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1533/ijcr.2006.0157     Document Type: Article

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