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Failure mechanisms of automotive side glazing in rollover collisions

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The failure mechanisms of tempered and laminated side glazing (windows) in automobile rollover collisions are analyzed. It is shown that the glazing performance is directly dependent on the window material, mounting hardware, and framing design. The mechanism analysis is supplemented with examples from actual rollovers and the results of experiments. An overview is given of current occupant-retention glazing technology that is designed to keep the occupant in the vehicle during a collision.

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Batzer, S.A. Failure mechanisms of automotive side glazing in rollover collisions. JFAP 6, 6–11 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02692322

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