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SwRI Research Technologies - Impact Testing--DOT

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Impact Testing--DOT
Impact testing is part of the DOT performance specifications for both vehicles and safety components. SwRI has active programs to perform impact and crash testing of vehicles with specific emphasis on crash barriers. Additional impact testing of vehicles can be done to satisfy specific client requirements, including blast and projectile impacts. In addition, as part of an ongoing activity, SwRI perform testing of motorcycle helmets. As part of its motorcycle helmet testing program impact resistance of helmets is characterized. The helmets are mounted on a magnesium headform and drop onto a variety of surfaces and the acceleration response of the headform recorded. The testing is typically performed in accordance with FMVSS No. 218, but specialized testing of helmets can be done as well.
	Fluids & Machinery Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
	Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance; Structural Engineering; Mechanical Engineering