Crash Testing in the Lab.

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  • Author(s): Decker, Rob
  • Source:
    Tech Directions. Oct2005, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p15-18. 4p. 5 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      TRAFFIC accidents; CLASSROOM activities; COLLISION damage to automobiles; AUTOMOBILE safety; AUTOMOBILE safety appliances
    • Abstract:
      This article presents the procedures of a classroom activity on crashing a carbon dioxide car. The activity will start by listing any and everything about car safety devices on the white board. This includes such items and concern as air bags, brakes, bumpers, seat belts, crumple zones, energy absorption, frontal crash and side impact. After that, a basic research will be conducted to learn about each specific area of car safety. Then, the students will sketch their own designs. Each design must incorporate at least one researched safety feature. Following drawing approval by the instructor, students are ready to build their designs and everyone receives the standard car kit. Next, comes the conduct of three major types of crash tests. One could resolve the speed issue by using a larger carbon dioxide cartridge. This provided for car impact speeds adequate to simulate the U.S. government's standard 30 and 35 miles per hour frontal crashes.