Transactions on Transport Sciences 2008, 1(3):135-144 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2008.019

Airbags for motorcycles situated on the tank

M. Hönig*, J. Kovanda, J. First
Department of Transporting Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

The aim of the study is to evaluate the tank as a potential place for motorcycle airbags. The study compiles the efforts of the CTU in Prague, HTW Dresden, as well as JAWA and DELPHI, for the improvement of the passive safety of motorcycle riders. The tank shapes are taken into consideration, as to their effects on passive safety, including their suitability or unsuitability. The possibilities of the software MADYMO as a tool for an initial blue-print of any motorcycle airbag if placed on the tank are also described.

Keywords: Passive safety, crash test, airbag for motorcycle, tank deformation, tank shape, computer simulation, use of software MADYMO

Published: September 1, 2008  Show citation

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Hönig, M., Kovanda, J., & First, J. (2008). Airbags for motorcycles situated on the tank. Transactions on Transport Sciences, 1(3), 135-144. doi: 10.5507/tots.2008.019
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