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crumple zones pl n (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) parts of a motor vehicle, at the front and the rear, that are designed to crumple in a collision, thereby absorbing the impact How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Similar to the crumple zones designed by the auto industry, the idea behind CEM is to have the structure of a rail car absorb the energy and shock of a crash rather than the bodies inside it. For example, spidron reliefs could be used as shock absorbers or crumple zones in vehicles, Erdely says. In addition, Smart Cars don't have crumple zones like most traditional models, which allows them to "hold their shape like a ball or nut," and they have other safety features such as skid control, anti-lock brakes and raised seat position. |
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