This research explores the injury risks of occupants in four-door type of pick-up truck using experimental based collision with Hybrid III dummy for occupant injury indicators. The full-sized crash laboratory was developed to conduct full frontal impact based on standard regulation. To verify performance of full-sized crash laboratory and vehicle deceleration, low and high speed tests were conducted at the same vehicle. The Hybrid III dummy with head and chest sensors was used at the rear outboard seat during high speed test. Consequently, the deflection and thoracic viscous criteria, which represent the chest injuries, are up to 93 mm and 3.96 m/s, respectively, high beyond the standard requirement. Moreover, the most important finding of this research is that the four-door pickup truck is subjected to the 2nd impact up to 116.51 G at dummy head with higher resultant acceleration than the 1st impact (65.62 G) due to the limited space behind the rear headrest and thinner backrest of rear seat. This research also investigates the post-crash results to illustrate the suggestive idea for improving crashworthiness of future design resulting in mitigation of occupant injuries.
A Tuk-tuk, also known as a motorized tricycle, is a three-wheeled vehicle with wheels symmetrically arranged in the longitudinal driving direction. Compared to four-wheeled vehicles, tuk-tuks have less stability. Classical Tuk-tuks typically have a metal occupant compartment without doors, resulting in direct contact between occupants and the metal structure. In tropical countries with heavy rainfall, flooded roads are common. This study proposes technical requirements specific to electric Tuk-tuks, which are gaining popularity in Thailand. Experimental tests focused on braking performance, rollover stability, and electric safety prevention. The tests addressed four aspects: brake performance, parking capability, rollover stability, and electric isolation resistance during floods. These tests help manufacturers meet Thai safety standards. Results emphasize the importance of adhering to Tuk-tuk standards for vehicle performance and electric safety.
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