Crashworthiness refers to a structure’s ability to reduce the number of fatal and serious injuries that occur in an impact/ accident. Most commonly assessed in aviation and automotive safety. Various criteria determine crash safety, depending on impact type and vehicle. Evaluation can be performed through finite element analysis which is a form of computer-aided engineering…
Have you ever wondered why are cars so heavy? it seems like each year that goes by cars seem to get bigger and heavier! The average weight of a recently purchased vehicle in the United States reached 4,329 pounds in 2022. This figure exceeds the 1980 average by over 1,000 pounds and reflects an increase…
What is a bucket-style seat? One of the more important interior components of a vehicle is the seat. The seat is unique because it is one of the 4 components a driver will interact with every time they drive a vehicle. Seats are in constant contact with the user while operating a vehicle, making seat…