A review of side underride statistics and protection device literature and designs. (1st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galipeau-Bélair, Patrick; El-Gindy, Moustafa; Ghantae, Srikanth; Critchley, David; Ramachandra, Sarathy
• Is Part Of: International journal of heavy vehicle systems. Volume 20:Number 4(2013)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2013-01-01
• Subjects: side underride protection device -- tractor-trailer -- aerodynamic fairings -- side underride regulations -- side crash -- heavy vehicle systems -- SUPD -- underride statistics -- underride device designs; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; Commercial vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction; Periodicals; 629.224
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-232X

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the literature published on side underride protection devices (SUPDs). The overview examines current statistics and regulations concerning side underrides and tested designs and configurations, along with the aerodynamic advantage of trailer fairings which can be incorporated within the guards. Calculation methods to determine the severity of crashes on the occupants are also outlined and briefly discussed as to how they can be implemented for side underride crashes.