Recent Developments in Penetration Resistance of Windshield Glass

A twofold improvement in penetration resistance of laminated safety glass for use in vehicle windshields has been achieved. A new test procedure has been established which will provide better correlation of test conditions to accident conditions than present tests do. Present windshield material and...

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Published in:SAE transactions 1966-01, Vol.74, p.655-664
Main Author: Widman, J. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesion
Automobile accidents
Automobiles
Glass
Lacerations
Moisture content
Physical trauma
Sleds
Velocity
Windshields
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Summary:A twofold improvement in penetration resistance of laminated safety glass for use in vehicle windshields has been achieved. A new test procedure has been established which will provide better correlation of test conditions to accident conditions than present tests do. Present windshield material and the new safety glazings are compared.
ISSN:0096-736X
2577-1531