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Dynamic Crash Testing of Open-Bay Commuter Rail Seats [Research Results]
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2021-02-01
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Abstract:Engineers at MGA Research Corporation, (MGA) performed simulated dynamic crash tests using donated commuter rail passenger seats and two Hybrid-III 50th percentile (H3-50M) anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs). The tests were conducted to determine whether existing passenger seats comply with new requirements for open-bay seats, as described in the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA’s) safety standard: APTA PR-CS-S-016-99 – Passenger Seats in Passenger Rail Cars, Revision 3.
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