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ZONE DEFORMATION [2 records]

Record 1 2007-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The latest test was made on 19 June 1979, and NASA is now analyzing the results obtained to be able to submit concrete proposals to manufacturers, particularly as regards new-design seats which should incorporate deformable zones capable of absorbing the kinetic energy resulting from a brutal impact with the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Le dernier essai a été effectué le 19 juin 1979, et à présent la NASA analyse les résultats obtenus, pour pouvoir proposer des solutions concrètes aux avionneurs, concernant en particulier la conception de nouveaux sièges avec zones de déformation capables d'absorber le maximum de l'énergie mécanique résultant d'un impact brutal avec le sol.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A zone either at the front or the rear of the vehicle that protects passengers by absorbing impact energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Zone située à l'avant [ou] à l'arrière du véhicule [dont la fonction est d'absorber] l'énergie en cas de choc, de manière à ce que la cellule de sécurité de l'habitacle reste intacte.

Spanish

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