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Crash Testing for Safety Possible Enhancements to ANCAP Protocols

Crash Testing for Safety Possible Enhancements to ANCAP Protocols. Michael Paine, Technical Manager ANCAP. World NCAPs. 1979 1992 1995 1997 1999. Offset Frontal Crash Test. 40% of front of car contacts a deformable barrier @ 64km/h. Side Impact Crash Test.

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Crash Testing for Safety Possible Enhancements to ANCAP Protocols

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  1. Crash Testing for Safety Possible Enhancements to ANCAP Protocols Michael Paine, Technical Manager ANCAP

  2. World NCAPs 1979 1992 1995 1997 1999

  3. Offset Frontal Crash Test • 40% of front of car contacts a deformable barrier @ 64km/h

  4. Side Impact Crash Test • 950kg barrier with deformable face moving @ 50km/h strikes driver’s side of car Vehicles with a seat height of 700mm or more are exempt (default 16 awarded)

  5. Pole Impact Test • Vehicle travelling sideways (eg on trolley) @ 29km/h and strikes a rigid 25cm diameter pole in line with driver’s head • Only performed if vehicle has a head protecting airbag • At manufacturer’s expense - but test is under ANCAP’s supervision

  6. Pole Tests ANCAP has conducted these manufacturer-funded pole tests: • Ford Falcon • Holden Epica & Viva • Mazda CX-7 • Mitsubishi Lancer • Nissan Maxima • The Subaru range • Toyota Kluger • Falcon sedan • Plus an SUV research program in 2005

  7. Modifiers • Points are deducted for excessive steering column and foot pedal movement, loss of passenger compartment structure, knee hazards, airbag instability and, with side impacts, excessive non-biofidelic loads (backplate and T12 loads). One point deduction for each door that opens during the crash.

  8. Star RatingCombines the scores from three tests:16 + 16 + 2 =max of 34 ptsUp to 3 bonus points available for advanced seat belt reminders (giving a max 37 points )

  9. Star Ratings # Up to 3 bonus points available for seat belt reminders * ESC & Pole Test required by ANCAP for 5 stars

  10. Pedestrian Tests • ANCAP & Euro NCAP conduct pedestrian protection tests that simulate a pedestrian being struck by the front of the vehicle at 40km/h. • A separate 4 star Pedestrian Protection rating is published • There is room for a great deal of improvement in pedestrian protection

  11. Changes to Euro NCAP Rating System • Overhaul of the rating system in 2009 • New whiplash rating • New “Safety Assist” rating gives scores for seat belt reminders, ESC and “Speed Limitation Devices” • Adult occupant protection rating (%) based on offset, side impact, pole and whiplash results • 5 Star Combined Rating based on Adult, Child, Pedestrian & Safety Assist ratings (no more 5 star occupant protection)

  12. Euro NCAP will be retaining the same crash tests and assessment criteria so ANCAP can continue to republish ratings for local models. • No need to change to ANCAP 5-star occupant rating for now

  13. US NCAP - 2009 • Adjustments to scoring weights • Oblique side pole impact added • Combined side impact protection rating • Crash avoidance safety feature rating added (but just for ESC, FCW & LDW)

  14. Korean NCAP • Pedestrian headform tests in 2008 • Whiplash rating in 2008 • Rollover propensity in 2008 (also set up to perform static roof strength test) • Dynamic brake tests in 2008 (same as JNCAP) • 64km/h offset test in 2009. Also looking at pedestrian legform tests • 29km/h pole test in 2010 • Looking at rear seat occupants • Potential to share test data

  15. Japan NCAP • Pedestrian tests • Rear seat occupants in offset crash test (2009?) • Potential to share test data

  16. Occupant Protection in Rollovers • ANCAP monitoring developments in the assessment of rollover protection • An NCAP rating could also encourage relevant safety features such as: • Inflatable side curtains that deploy and remain in place during a rollover crash • Seat belt pretensioners that also deploy in rollover crashes • Improved glazing • Interior head impact protection

  17. Occupant Protection in Rollovers • Manufacturers conduct full scale rollover crash tests to develop and test restraint systems. • Partial dynamic tests like JRS might not produce necessary triggering signals • Rollover Symposium held in Sydney on 2 October • Much more work needed on dynamic tests General Motors

  18. Whiplash Protection • RCAR consortium has been conducting geometric and dynamic tests of car seats for several years • ANCAP member NRMA Insurance publishes ratings based on RCAR procedures • Euro NCAP has decided to introduce a whiplash rating based on extra dynamic tests • ANCAP considering options

  19. ANCAP Enhancements

  20. www.ancap.com.au

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