Side Impact Test and Evaluation Procedures for Roadside Structure Crash Tests

摘要

The report contains recommendations for performing and evaluating side impact crash tests of roadside structures like supports, guardrail terminals, and utility poles. A 50 km/h full broadside tests using a small car is recommended. Evaluation criteria include recommendations for structural adequacy, occupant risk, and post collision trajectory. The occupant risk criteria use inidices obtained using anthropometric dummy tests devices.