Design for Safety and Crashworthiness with Aluminium

The present paper gives a short review of the differences in how the safety aspects are handled in the building and automotive industry, and the constraints imposed on the design process. It also gives a description of the test prescribed by NCAP � TheNew Car Assessment Program, and how the results are made available for the public. As an example of the use of aluminium components in the automotive industry, the development of crash box for a bumper system is presented. This example may also serve asan illustration of a possible model for cooperation between university and industry.