SAE J260-1997
Rear Underride Guard Test Procedure

Standard No.

SAE J260-1997

Release Date

1997

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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SAE J260-1997

Scope

This SAE Recommended Practice is intended to provide a uniform basis for evaluating the effectiveness of rear underride devices employed to reduce the likelihood of penetration of the passenger compartment of an impacting vehicle. The procedures described in this report provide means for determining the characteristics of rear underride guard, taking into consideration the nature and direction of forces involved.

SAE J260-1997 history

• 1997 SAE J260-1997 Rear Underride Guard Test Procedure
• 1990 SAE J260-1990 Rear Underride Guard Test Procedure
• 1971 SAE J260-1971 REAR UNDERRIDE GUARD TEST PROCEDURE