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• Basic research in crashworthiness II - structural modification of compact cars for frontal impacts. Interim technical report. (1972), by Erwin H. Johnson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Car-barrier impact response of a computer simulated Mustang. Final report. (1972), by R. J. Melosh (page images at HathiTrust)
• Tri-level accident research study. Second annual report. Final report. (1972), by John W. Garrett, Richard C. Braisted, and D. F. Morris (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluation of the 1960-1963 Corvair handling stability. Final report. (1972) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Panel evaluation of the NHTSA approach to the 1960-1963 Corvair handling and stability. Final report. (1972), by E. L. Resler, Paul H. Wright, and R. W. Caldwell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Improved air bag restraints for front seat compact car occupants. Vol. I - executive summary. Final report. (1972), by Donald Friedman, H. A. Wilcox, Acen Jordan, and N. DiNapoli (page images at HathiTrust)
• Improved air bag restraints for front seat compact car occupants. Vol. II - final program report. Final report. (1972), by Donald Friedman, H. A. Wilcox, Acen Jordan, and N. DiNapoli (page images at HathiTrust)
• Input response tests of selected small passenger cars. Final report. (1971), by Don L. Ivey, A. J. Stocker, E. P. Wittich, E. French, R. D. Ervin, R. D. Young, R. F. Hellmuth, R. H. Gardner, Edward R. Post, and D. L. Millikan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Operational hybrid computer simulation for vehicle handling studies. Final report. (1972), by P. F. Bohn, R. J. Keenan, and J. Prowznik (page images at HathiTrust)
• Computer simulation of vehicle handling. Final report. (1972) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Computer simulation of vehicle handling. Final report. Volume I - summary report. (1972) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluate airbag restraints for subcompact car passengers. Volume I - executive summary. Final report. (1973), by J. D. Michie and M. E. Bronstad (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluate airbag restraints for subcompact car drivers. Volume I - executive summary. Final report. (1973), by J. D. Michie and M. E. Bronstad (page images at HathiTrust)
• Basic research in crashworthiness II - structural modifications of subcompact cars for frontal impacts. Interim technical report. (1973), by M. O. Ryder (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Subcompact vehicle tests with inflatable restraints. Volume I - executive summary. Final report. (1973), by J. S. McKibben, B. Barclay, and Lloyd E. Carlson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development of an advanced passive restraint system for subcompact car drivers. Final report. (1975), by M. Fitzpatrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development of an advanced passive restraint system for subcompact car drivers. Executive summary. Final report. (1975), by M. Fitzpatrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Research safety vehicle. Phase I. Volume II. Program definition foundation. Final report. (1975), by D. Struble and G. Bradley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Research safety vehicle. Phase I. Volume III. Vehicle characterization and performance specification. Final report. (1975), by D. Struble and G. Bradley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Inflatable belt development for subcompact car passengers. Final report. Executive summary. (1975), by M. Fitzpatrick and T. P. Egbert (page images at HathiTrust)
• Feasibility study of plastic automotive structure. Summary report. (1975), by Herbert A. Jahnle (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development of an air bag-crushable dash-knee bar passive restraint system for small cars. Final technical report. (1976), by D. J. Romeo (page images at HathiTrust)
• Analysis of the future effects of the fuel shortage and increased small car usage upon traffic deaths and injuries. Final report. (1976), by Hans C. Joksch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Analysis of the future effects of the fuel shortage and increased small car usage upon traffic deaths and injuries. Final report. Executive summary. (1976), by Hans C. Joksch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Compact automatic vehicle controller operation and maintenance manual. Final report. (1976) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Crashworthiness of the subcompact vehicle. Final report. (1976), by R. B. Tanner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Classification of automobile frontal stiffness/crashworthiness by impact testing. Final technical report. (1976), by M. O. Ryder (page images at HathiTrust)
• Establishment of interim guidelines for bridge rails required to contain heavy vehicles. Volume 1. Statement of criteria. Final report. (1974), by J. A. Bloom, T. J. Rudd, and John J. Labra (page images at HathiTrust)
• Establishment of interim guidelines for bridge rails required to contain heavy vehicles. Volume 2. Technical approach. Final report. (1974), by J. A. Bloom, T. J. Rudd, and John J. Labra (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development of a motor vehicle materials historical, high-volume industrial processing rates cost data bank (compact type car). Final report. (1976), by M. R. Harvey and D. J. Chupinsky (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluation of geometric aggressiveness of full-size automobiles. Final report. (1976), by M. O. Ryder (page images at HathiTrust)
• Establishment of interim guidelines for bridge rails required to contain heavy vehicles. Volume III - appendices to technical approach. Final report. (1974), by J. A. Bloom, T. J. Rudd, and John J. Labra (page images at HathiTrust)
• Establishment of interim standards for bridge rails required to contain heavy vehicles. Volume IV - development of simplified input and flexible criteria capabilities for the BARRIER VII program. Final report. (1975), by J. A. Bloom (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development of a solid propellant inflation technique for the subcompact car passenger restraint system. Phase I final report. (1978), by M. Fitzpatrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Performance testing of an improved driver restraint system for subcompact cars. Volume II - final report. (1977), by James M. Burkes, G. C. Lawrason, and J. Robert Cromack (page images at HathiTrust)
• Front passenger aspirator air bag system for small cars. Phase II evaluation. Final report (1978), by D. J. Romeo (page images at HathiTrust)
• Baseline test of compact vehicle side structure, 25 mph, 60 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare test no. 1. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Baseline test of compact vehicle side structure 25 mph, 60 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare test no. 2. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 25 mph, 60 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 3. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 90 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 4. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 60 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 5. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 60 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 6. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 60 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 7. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 90 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 8. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Baseline test of compact vehicle side structure, 35 mph, 90 degree impact, Torino-to-Volare, test no. 9. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 60 degree impact, Impala-to-Volare, test no. 10. Final report. (1977), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact test of compact vehicle with modified side structure, 35 mph, 90 degree impact, Impala-to-Volare, test no. 11. Final report. (1978), by E. Enserink (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car driver inflatable restraint system evaluation, volume I - executive summary. Final report. (1978), by C. Strother (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car driver inflatable restraint system evaluation, volume II - driver air cushion (ACRS) development for 1976 Vega, Valiant, and Chevette subcompact vehicles. Final report. (1978), by W. Broadhead and C. Strother (page images at HathiTrust)
• Subcompact vehicle energy absorbing column evaluation and improvement. Volume III: appendices. Interim report. (1979), by Kingdon Humann and Anil V. Khadilkar (page images at HathiTrust)
• Subcompact vehicle energy absorbing column evaluation and improvement. Volume II: analysis of accident data, statistician/analyst's point of view. Interim report. (1979), by Anil V. Khadilkar, Kingdon Humann, T. P. Egbert, and L. Phillips (page images at HathiTrust)
• Subcompact vehicle energy absorbing column evaluation and improvement. Volume I: analysis of accident data, engineer's point of view. Interim report. (1979), by Anil V. Khadilkar, Kingdon Humann, T. P. Egbert, and L. Phillips (page images at HathiTrust)
• Final report executive summary - subcompact vehicle energy absorbing column evaluation and improvement (1979), by Kingdon Humann and Anil V. Khadilkar (page images at HathiTrust)
• Subcompact vehicle energy absorbing column evaluation and improvement. Final report. (1979), by Kingdon Humann and Anil V. Khadilkar (page images at HathiTrust)
• Automotive manufacturing assessment system. Volume I: master product schedules. Final report. (1979), by Theodore Taylor, Alan R. Cunningham, Madelyn C. Isaacs, and Dominic A. Iannelli (page images at HathiTrust)
• Automotive manufacturing assessment system. Volume II: product schedules of engine/drivetrain combinations. Final report. (1979), by Theodore Taylor, Alan R. Cunningham, and Dominic A. Iannelli (page images at HathiTrust)
• Automotive manufacturing assessment system. Volume III: Materials - weight analysis. Final report. (1979), by Theodore Taylor, C. M. Deans, Madelyn C. Isaacs, and Alan R. Cunningham (page images at HathiTrust)
• Automotive manufacturing assessment system. Volume IV: Engine manufacturing analysis. Final report. (1979), by Theodore Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car driver inflatable restraint system evaluation. Volume III: investigation of potential crash survivability of a current production subcompact vehicle equipped with an advanced driver restraint system. Final report. (1978), by W. Broadhead and C. Strother (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car driver inflatable restraint system evaluation. Volume IV - evolving a low mount passenger air cushion restraint system (ACRS) for the Vega subcompact vehicle. Final report. (1978), by C. Strother and T. Zinke (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development and evaluation of a belt restraint system for small cars using force limiting. Technical final report. (1979), by M. J. Walsh and Barbara J. Kelleher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Cost effectiveness of small highway sign supports - a summary report. Final report. (1980), by Hayes E. Ross (page images at HathiTrust)
• Crash tests of single post sign installations using subcompact automobiles. Interim report. (1980), by Hayes E. Ross and K. C. Walker (page images at HathiTrust)
• Guidelines for selecting a small highway sign support system. (Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1979), by Hayes E. Ross and Lindsay I. Griffin (page images at HathiTrust)
• Light truck aggressivity study - task 3: analysis report. Final report. (1979), by R. Yee, R. Cropper, R. W. Carr, and S. Davis (page images at HathiTrust)
• Light truck aggressivity study - test report 2: truck-to-car 90 degree left side impact tests. Final report. (1978), by R. Yee, R. Cropper, and S. Davis (page images at HathiTrust)
• Light truck aggressivity study - test report 5: car-to-car rear-end impact test. Final report. (1979), by R. Yee, R. Cropper, and S. Davis (page images at HathiTrust)
• Changes in motor vehicle buyer attitudes and market behavior. Final report. (1980), by Paul E. Green and P. W. Rogers (page images at HathiTrust)
• Market analysis and consumer impacts source document. Part II: review of motor vehicle market and consumer expenditures on motor vehicle transportation. Final report. (1980), by K. H. Schaeffer, O. Lesueur, L. Hollingsworth, J. Yarmus, L. Rudman, and D. Westenberg (page images at HathiTrust)
• Vehicle crashworthiness and arggessiveness. Volume I: current levels of crashworthiness and causes of aggressiveness. (1981), by T. F. MacLaughlin, R. Saul, and R. M. Morgan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Vehicle crashworthiness and aggressiveness. Volume II: Measurement of aggressiveness for safety standards compliance. (1981), by T. F. MacLaughlin, R. Saul, and R. M. Morgan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Vehicle crashworthiness and aggressiveness. Volume III: appendices - crash pulses and ABAG computer simulation. (1981), by T. F. MacLaughlin, R. Saul, and R. M. Morgan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Safety assessment of Denver Type I and Standard Type II Barricades via full scale tests. Volume I: executive summary. Final report. (1980), by Lloyd E. Carlson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Safety assessment of Denver Type I and Standard Type II Barricades via full scale tests. Volume II. Final report. (1979), by Lloyd E. Carlson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Noise abatement tradeoff considerations. Final report. (1981), by D. Morrison (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car safety in the 1980's. (Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1980) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Laboratory evaluation of existing breakaway structures. Volume I: executive summary. Final report. (1980), by J. A. Bloom and John A. Hinch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Laboratory evaluation of existing breakaway structures. Volume II: technical results. Final report. (1980), by J. A. Bloom and John A. Hinch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car front seat passenger inflatable restraint system. Volume I - interim results. final report. (1981), by T. Zinke (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car front seat passenger inflatable restraint system. Volume II - Citation air bag systems. Final report. (1981), by T. Zinke (page images at HathiTrust)
• Consumer behavior towards [sic] fuel efficient vehicles. Volume I: executive summary. Final report. (1981), by J. T. Heisler and S. Groeneman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Consumer behavior towards [sic] fuel efficient vehicles. Volume II. Final report. (1981), by J. T. Heisler and S. Groeneman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Consumer orientations toward fuel efficient vehicles. Executive summary. Final report. (1981), by Robert Kernish (page images at HathiTrust)
• Consumer orientations toward fuel efficient vehicles. Final report. (1981), by Robert Kernish (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car safety: an issue that needs further evaluation. (Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1982) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluation of electric and hybrid 3-wheeled vehicles for handling and stability. Volume I: executive summary. Final report. (1981), by P. G. Van Valkenburgh, Richard H. Klein, and H. T. Szostak (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluation of electric and hybrid 3-wheeled vehicles for handling and stability. Volume II: technical report. Final report. (1981), by P. G. Van Valkenburgh, Richard H. Klein, and H. T. Szostak (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development and evaluation of a belt restraint system for small cars using force limiting. Volume II. Final report. (1981), by M. J. Walsh and Barbara J. Kelleher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Systems analysis approach to integrating air bags into a production ready small car. Final report. (1981), by M. Fitzpatrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• A systems analysis approach to integrating restraint systems into a production ready small car. Final report. (1982), by M. Fitzpatrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Safety treatment of roadside parallel-drainage structures. Final report. (1982), by Hayes E. Ross, T. J. Hirsch, and Dean Sicking (page images at HathiTrust)
• Evaluation of guardrail breakaway cable terminals. Final report. (1982), by C. E. Kimball, M. E. Bronstad, and L. Meczkowski (page images at HathiTrust)
• Feasibility study of retrofitting concrete median barriers. Final report. (1983), by Edward R. Post, Patrick T. McCoy, T. J. Wipf, and Robert W. Bolton (page images at HathiTrust)
• Risk of fatal injury in vehicles of different size. (1984), by Ezio C. Cerrelli (page images at HathiTrust)
• Test and evaluation of eccentric loader BCT guardrail terminals. Volume 2 - Appendix. Final Report. (1985), by M. E. Bronstad, J. B. Mayer, James H. Hatton, and L. C. Meczkowski (page images at HathiTrust)
• Guardrail and median barrier terminals for mini-size cars: volume I - research report. Final report. (1985), by M. E. Bronstad, J. B. Mayer, and L. Meczkowski (page images at HathiTrust)
• Research safety vehicle. Phase I. Volume III. Final report. (1975) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Small car interactions with roadside with roadside barriers. Volume 1: engineering evaluation. Volume 2: Statistical evaluation. (1986), by Donald L. Woods, Olga Pendleton, and M. Von Tress (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impact attenuators - a current engineering evaluation. Final report - executive summmary. (1986), by John A. Hinch, D. Sawyer, D. Stout, G. Manhard, and R. Owings (page images at HathiTrust)
• FOIL construction. Volume 1 (1987), by John A. Hinch, G. Manhard, D. Stout, and R. Owings (page images at HathiTrust)
• FOIL construction. Volume 2 (1987), by John A. Hinch, G. Manhard, D. Stout, and R. Owings (page images at HathiTrust)
• FOIL construction. Volume 3 (1987), by John A. Hinch, G. Manhard, D. Stout, and R. Owings (page images at HathiTrust)
• Safe geometric design for minicars. Final report. (1987), by Forrest M. Council, Donald W. Reinfurt, R. N. Knoblauch, J. R. Stewart, and B. G. McHenry (page images at HathiTrust)
• Papers on vehicle size - cars and trucks. Technical report. (1988), by Susan C. Partyka (page images at HathiTrust)
• Development of additional Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) facilities. Final report. Volume I. Preliminary design study for upgrading FOIL to test with heavier vehicles. (1990), by John A. Hinch and D. Stout (page images at HathiTrust)
• Final report of minicars RSV into 50% left offset frontal barrier. (1991), by C. A. Markusic (page images at HathiTrust)
• Highway safety: have automobile weight reductions increased highway fatalities?. (1991) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Highway safety: factors affecting involvement in vehicle crashes. (1994) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Finite element model of a small automobile impacting a rigid pole. Final report. (1995), by E. Cofie (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lightweight subcompact vehicle side structure program. Progress report for August, 1978. (1978) (page images at HathiTrust)

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