ISO 13232-8:2005

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13232-8
Second edition
2005-12-15
Motorcycles — Test and analysis
procedures for research evaluation of
rider crash protective devices fitted to
motorcycles —
Part 8:
Documentation and reports
Motocycles — Méthodes d'essai et d'analyse de l'évaluation par la
recherche des dispositifs, montés sur les motocycles, visant à la
protection des motocyclistes contre les collisions —
Partie 8: Documentation et rapports

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Contents Page
Foreword.iv
Introduction. v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Requirements.2
3.1 Documentation for full-scale impact tests.2
3.2 Documentation for computer simulations .2
3.3 Documentation for risk/benefit analysis .2
3.4 Recommendations regarding publication of results .3
Annex A (normative) Forms for full-scale impact test documentation .6
Annex B (normative) Forms for computer simulation documentation .37
Annex C (normative) Forms for risk/benefit analysis documentation.54
Tables
Table 1 — List of injury assessment variables, injury potential variables, and injury indices for inclusion in
publications of paired comparisons .5
Table A.1 — Primary impact results .35
Table A.2 — Entire impact sequence results .36

Foreword
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ISO 13232-8 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 22, Motorcycles.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first version (ISO 13232-8:1996), which has been technically revised.
ISO 13232 consists of the following parts, under the general title Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for
research evaluation of rider crash protective devices fitted to motorcycles:
⎯ Part 1: Definitions, symbols and general considerations
⎯ Part 2: Definition of impact conditions in relation to accident data
⎯ Part 3: Motorcyclist anthropometric impact dummy
⎯ Part 4: Variables to be measured, instrumentation and measurement procedures
⎯ Part 5: Injury indices and risk/benefit analysis
⎯ Part 6: Full-scale impact-test procedures
⎯ Part 7: Standardized procedures for performing computer simulations of motorcycle impact tests
⎯ Part 8: Documentation and reports
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Introduction
ISO 13232 has been prepared on the basis of existing technology. Its purpose is to define common research
methods and a means for making an overall evaluation of the effect that devices which are fitted to motorcycles
and intended for the crash protection of riders, have on injuries, when assessed over a range of impact conditions
which are based on accident data.
It is intended that all of the methods and recommendations contained in ISO 13232 should be used in all basic
feasibility research. However, researchers should also consider variations in the specified conditions (for example,
rider size) when evaluating the overall feasibility of any protective device. In addition, researchers may wish to vary
or extend elements of the methodology in order to research issues which are of particular interest to them. In all
such cases which go beyond the basic research, if reference is to be made to ISO 13232, a clear explanation of
how the used procedures differ from the basic methodology should be provided.
ISO 13232 was prepared by ISO/TC 22/SC 22 at the request of the United Nations Economic Commission for
Europe Group for Road Vehicle General Safety (UN/ECE/TRANS/SCI/WP29/GRSG), based on original working
documents submitted by the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), and comprising eight
interrelated parts.
This revision of ISO 13232 incorporates extensive technical amendments throughout all the parts, resulting from
extensive experience with the standard and the development of improved research methods.
In order to apply ISO 13232 properly, it is strongly recommended that all eight parts be used together, particularly if
the results are to be published.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13232-8:2005(E)

Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research
evaluation of rider crash protective devices fitted to
motorcycles —
Part 8:
Documentation and reports
1 Scope
This part of ISO 13232 provides a common basis for:
⎯ test and simulation documentation;
⎯ data exchange;
⎯ confirmation of results by other researchers;
⎯ direct comparison of results between different facilities;
⎯ enabling other researchers to reproduce the experiment; and
⎯ the recommended minimum contents of publications which describe tests done according to ISO 13232.
ISO 13232 specifies the minimum requirements for research into the feasibility of protective devices fitted to
motorcycles, which are intended to protect the rider in the event of a collision.
ISO 13232 is applicable to impact tests involving:
⎯ two-wheeled motorcycles;
⎯ the specified type of opposing vehicle;
⎯ either a stationary and a moving vehicle or two moving vehicles;
⎯ for any moving vehicle, a steady speed and straight-line motion immediately prior to impact;
⎯ one helmeted dummy in a normal seating position on an upright motorcycle;
⎯ the measurement of the potential for specified types of injury by body region;
⎯ evaluation of the results of paired impact tests (i.e. comparisons between motorcycles fitted and not fitted with
the proposed devices).
ISO 13232 does not apply to testing for regulatory or legislative purposes.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 13232-1, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 1: Definitions, symbols, and general considerations
ISO 13232-2, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 2: Definition of impact conditions in relation to accident data
ISO 13232-3, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 3: Motorcyclist anthropometric impact dummy
ISO 13232-4, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 4: Variables to be measured, instrumentation, and measurement procedures
ISO 13232-5, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 5: Injury indices and risk/benefit analysis
ISO 13232-6, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 6: Full-scale impact test procedures
ISO 13232-7, Motorcycles — Test and analysis procedures for research evaluation of rider crash protective devices
fitted to motorcycles — Part 7: Standardized procedures for performing computer simulations of motorcycle impact
tests
49 CFR Part 572, subpart E: 1993, Anthropometric test dummies, United States of America Code of Federal
Regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Washington, D.C.
3 Requirements
3.1 Documentation for full-scale impact tests
All full-scale impact tests which are intended to meet ISO 13232 shall be documented to include the information
specified on forms A.1 through A.8 in Annex A.
The extent to which the requirements, recommendations, and procedures of ISO 13232 have or have not been
followed shall be documented on form A.7.
A complete set of documentation for a full-scale test shall include the complete information in Annex A, including
still photographs and plots, plus copies of the films from the required high speed cameras.
3.2 Documentation for computer simulations
All computer simulations which are intended to meet ISO 13232 shall be documented to include the information
specified on forms B.1 through B.8 in Annex B.
The extent to which the requirements, recommendations, and procedures of ISO 13232 have or have not been
followed shall be documented on form B.7.
3.3 Documentation for risk/benefit analysis
All risk/benefit analyses which are intended to meet ISO 13232 shall be documented to include the information
specified on forms C.1 through C.3 in Annex C.
The extent to which the requirements, recommendations, and procedures of ISO 13232 have or have not been
followed shall be documented on form C.3.
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3.4 Recommendations regarding publication of results
The test or computer simulation documentation forms described in Annexes A or B, respectively, should be
completed prior to publication of results of any test or computer simulation which is intended to meet ISO 13232,
and which cites ISO 13232 in the text of the publication.
The risk/benefit analysis documentation forms described in Annex C should be completed prior to publication of
results of any risk/benefit analysis which is intended to meet ISO 13232 and which cites ISO 13232 in the text of
the publication.
3.4.1 Full-scale test publications
Any publications concerning full-scale tests which are intended to meet ISO 13232, should include the following
information, at a minimum.
3.4.1.1 Impact conditions
The publication should include:
a) a description and drawing of the nominal impact configuration, according to the conventions described in
ISO 13232-2;
b) photographs (or tracings of photographs) from the high speed camera film for MC top view and MC side view of
the frame immediately preceding first MC/OV contact;
c) data for each test measured according to the procedures defined in ISO 13232-4:
1) MC impact speed,
2) OV impact speed,
3) OV contact point,
4) relative heading angle,
5) MC roll angle,
6) change in dummy helmet centroid point and joint locations with respect to the MC relative to the pre-test
set up photography.
3.4.1.2 Items not complied with
A list and explanation of all items not complied with, b
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