EN 16303:2020+A1:2026

Road restraint systems - Validation and verification process for the use of virtual testing in crash testing against vehicle restraint system

General information

60.55   Ratification completed (DOR)   Aug 31, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 226 Road equipment

European Norm

13.200   Accident and disaster control | 93.080.30   Road equipment and installations

Scope

This document defines the accuracy, credibility and confidence in the results of virtual crash test to vehicle restraint systems through the definition of procedures for verification, validation and development of numerical models for roadside safety application. Finally it defines a list of indications to ensure the competences of an expert/organization in the domain of virtual testing.

Life cycle

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EN 16303:2020+A1:2026
60.55 Ratification completed (DOR)
Aug 31, 2026