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8 years ago

Laminated glass dramatically reduces head injury risk in side-impact crashes, study finds.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 21ST (ESV) INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENHANCED SAFETY OF VEHICLES, HELD JUNE 2009, STUTTGART, GERMANY
Lateral Glazing Characterization Under Head Impact: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
Marie Munsch, Nicolas Bourdet, Caroline Deck, Rémy Willinger

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The researchers studied how different types of car window glass behave during a side impact. They found that laminated glass is safer than tempered glass because it reduces the risk of head injuries. The plastic layer in laminated glass helps to keep the glass intact, protecting occupants better. By testing different glass thicknesses, they discovered that thicker glass can further reduce head injury risks. This information can help improve car safety in side collisions.