The Technical Centers Provide:
Universal Test Vehicles
- 2 universal test carts
- 16mph (25.7 km/h) capability
- Adjustable center of gravity
- Full suspension and full steering
- Multi-axis 50,000 lb. (225 kN) load cells
- Linear transducers and laser measurement systems
Pendulum Testing
- FMVSS part 581
- ECE R42
- CMVSS 215
- RCAR 40% rear rolling impact
Barrier Testing
- RCAR 40% offset
- Flat barrier
- 7” (178 mm) and 10” (254 mm) diameter pole
- 30 degree angle barrier
- Variable angle barrier (0-30 degrees)
IIHS/RCAR Bumper Barrier Testing
- 10km/h centerline bumper barrier
- 5 km/h 15% offset bumper barrier
Pedestrian Protection Testing
- TRL lower leg test
- Head impact testing
- Side impact testing
- Component level pedestrian testing
Data Aquisition & Analysis
- 2 Redlake high-speed video cameras (10,000 fps)
- 1 Redlake high-speed video camera
(3,000 fps @ 1024 × 1024)
- In-house LabView programming abilities
- Portable and wireless DAQ systems
- Global video conferencing capability (virtual lab)
- Faro Arm measurement equipment
Weld Integrity Lab
- Full metallurgical laboratory
- Optical microscopes for cross-sectional analysis
Static/Compression Testing
- 250 kN machine capacity
- ASTM tensile testing
- Full static beam compression
- Various component level tests
Fatigue/Static Testing
- SAEJ684 testing
- Multiple fatigue test capabilities
- Hydraulic/pneumatic test cylinders
- Tow hook/hitch testing
Furniture Testing
- Capability to perform several ANSI/BIFMA 5.1 tests
- Strength and durability testing
- Proof and functional load testing
