Component Static Testing

 
 

Static tests of all vehicles that must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are performed in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Transportation Research Center Inc.'s (TRC Inc.) highly skilled staff can perform compliance, development, or litigation testing according to established standards or to your engineering requirements. 

Our professional staff is dedicated to providing you with accurate, timely, and well-planned and organized services.

Possible Test Scenarios:

Facilities:

  • FMVSS 202 Head Restraints
  • Private secure test area
  • FMVSS 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components
  • 24-foot x 10-foot surface plate for rigid attachment of vehicle
  • FMVSS 207 Seating Systems
  • Load or displacement profiles per FMVSS or your engineering requirements
  • FMVSS 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage's
  • Computer-driven system for accurate, reliable and repeatable testing
  • FMVSS 214 Side Door Strength
  • All equipment designed for testing at least 50% beyond FMVSS requirements
  • FMVSS 216 Roof Crush Resistance
  • Real-time display of force and displacement