Accession Number:

ADA084232

Title:

Weathering Tests on Protective Helmets Approved to Australian Standard AS 1698 (for Vehicle Users).

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept. no. 1,

Corporate Author:

AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Sarrailhe,S. R.
• Thomas,G. A.

Report Date:

1979-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

This interim report describes the methodology to be used to investigate the effect of weathering on the performance of protective crash helmets approved to Australian Standard AS 1698. The results of the pre-exposure inspections and tests are also provided. The investigation is planned to continue for three years with inspections and tests after six months, one year, eighteen months, two and three years after the commencement of the exposure. The work is sponsored by the Office of Road Safety, Department of Transport. Author

Descriptors:

• *HELMETS
• IMPACT TESTS
• TEST METHODS
• AUSTRALIA
• WEATHERING
• MOTORCYCLES
• DRIVERS(PERSONNEL)

Subject Categories:

• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE