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HVE directly answers the following questions using Newton's laws of motion:
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Questions
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Answers
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Impact Speeds
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SUV:
22 - 25 mph
Pickup:
42 - 45 mph
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Peak Impact Force
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SUV:
Fx = -37,850 lb, Fy = 66,350 lb, Fz =
-1,560 lb
Pickup:
Fx = -71,400 lb, Fy = -26,700 lb, Fz = 1,880 lb
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Peak Impact Acceleration
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SUV:
18 - 23 g
Pickup:
12 - 15 g
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Peak Angular Velocity
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SUV:
~ -340 deg/sec
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PDOF
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SUV:
~ -61 deg
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Occupant Analysis
(Right-Rear)
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Seat Belt Status:
Unbelted
General Motion of Occupant:
Left/Forward
Facial Contact Detected:
Left Front Seat Headrest
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Required Technologies
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SIMON 3-D Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Model
DyMESH 3-D Collision Model
GATB 3-D Occupant/Pedestrian Simulation Model
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Other software may claim to answer these questions. Have you closely
evaluated their claims and the basis for their results?
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