Appendix 2 Specific conditions for the use of virtual testing methods
United Kingdom
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List of regulatory acts
| Regulatory act reference | Annex and paragraphs | Specific conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 58 | Paragraphs 2.3, 7.3. and 25.6 of UN Regulation No 58. | Dimensions and resistance to forces. |
| 6A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 | Annex II, Part 1 and 2 of Regulation (EU) No 130/2012. | Dimensions of steps, running boards and handholds. |
| 6B | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 11 | Annex 3 of UN Regulation No 11. Annex 4, paragraph 2.1. of UN Regulation No 11. Annex 5 of UN Regulation No 11. | Tensile strength tests and resistance of latches to acceleration. |
| 8A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 46 | Paragraph 15.2.4. of UN Regulation No 46. | Prescribed fields of vision of rear-view mirrors. |
| 12A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 21 | (a) Paragraphs 5. to 5.7. of UN Regulation No 21. | (a) Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions. |
(b) Paragraph 2.3. of UN Regulation No 21. | (b) Determination of the head-impact zone. | ||
| 16A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 26 | Paragraph 5.2.4. of UN Regulation No 26 All provisions in paragraphs 5 (General requirements) and 6 (Particular requirements) of UN Regulation No 26. | Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions. |
| 20A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 48 | Paragraph 6. (Individual specifications), and Annexes 4, 5 and 6 to UN Regulation No 48. | The test drive provided for in paragraph 6.22.9.2.2 shall be performed on a real vehicle. |
| 27A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 | Annex II, point 1.2. of Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010. | Tractive and compressive static force. |
| 32A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 125 | Paragraph 5 (Specifications) of UN Regulation No 125. | Obstructions and field of vision. |
| 35A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 | Annex III, points 1.1.2. and 1.1.3. of Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010. | Determination of the swept area only. |
| 37A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010 | Annex II, point 2. of Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010. | Verification of the dimensional requirements. |
| 42A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 73 | Paragraph 12.10 of UN Regulation No 73. | Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement. |
| 48A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 | (a) Annex I, Part B, points 7 and 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012. | (a) Check of compliance with the manoeuvrability requirements including manoeuvrability of vehicles fitted with lift- or loadable axles. |
(b) Annex I, Part C, points 6 and 7 of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012. | (b) Measurement of the maximum rear swing-out. | ||
| 49A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 61 | Paragraphs 5 and 6 of UN Regulation No 61. | Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions. |
| 50A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 55 | (a) Annex 5 ‘Requirements for mechanical coupling devices’ of UN Regulation No 55. | (a) All provisions of paragraphs 1 to 8 included. |
(b) Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. of UN Regulation No 55. | (b) Strength tests on mechanicals couplings of simple design may be replaced by virtual tests. | ||
(c) Annex 6, paragraph 3 of UN Regulation No 55. | (c) Paragraphs 3.6.1. (Strength test), 3.6.2. (Resistance to buckling) and 3.6.3. (Resistance to bending moment) only. | ||
| 52A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 107 | Annex 3 of UN Regulation No 107. | Paragraph 7.4.5. (calculation method). |
| 52B | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 66 | Annex 9 of UN Regulation No 66. | Computer simulation of rollover test on complete vehicle as an equivalent approval method. |
| 57A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 93 | Annex 5, paragraph 3 of UN Regulation No 93. | Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement. |