Crash Test

Purpose
Explain briefly but precisely what this test will attempt to determine. Explain how the test will yield objective data regarding meeting
at least one of the design goals for your product.

To make sure that, in the event of a crash, the attached pegs would not stick into the wearer’s head. We want to make sure that
the pegs would break off of the insert if the wearer was ever in a crash.

Pass/Fail Criteria
What are your benchmarks? Determine what would constitute a passing/failing mark or condition for this test. How should the
device respond? How will you know if the event occurs during testing?

Pass – At least 90% of the pegs fall off the insert when the “crash” occurs

Fail – Less than 90% of the pegs fall off the insert at the time of the crash

Materials
List the tools, parts, and supporting devices that you will need to set up the equipment. Include any visual or audio equipment
necessary to document this procedure.

 Insert
 Helmet
 Baseball bat
 Mannequin Head

Initial Conditions
Determine the conditions that must be in place prior to attempting this test. An example would be: The prototype is completed, the
device is installed properly, and power is provided to the unit.

The prototype is completed

It is installed in the helmet

Safety Concerns
Identify any potential dangers posed to people or property that could result from testing. Describe precautions that must be taken
in order to ensure the safety of the tester and others and to protect tools, equipment, fixtures, and the surrounding facility from
damage.

Hazards Controls Completed (yes/no)

Piece could fly out and be a Wear protective gogles Yes
hazard to the eye
Test Termination
Under what conditions would you have to stop your testing?

The insert breaks before the “crash” is performed

Step by Step procedures

List the step-by-step process describing what needs to be done in order to run this test. Be very specific so that anyone could
perform this test without additional instruction.

1. Put the insert in the helmet

2. Put the helmet on the Mannequin head
3. Hit the crown of the helmet with the baseball bat
4. Remove the helmet from the mannequin
5. Count the amount of pegs left on the Helmet
6. Find the percentage out of the total number of pegs, which is 183
7. Subtract that number by 100