Posts Tagged: Windshield cracks
Exploring the Structural Significance of Windshield Cracks
Windshield cracks put occupants at risk Your windshield is a structural component of your vehicle, and a windshield crack weakens the vehicle’s structure in a crash Many glass companies state that the windshield provides up to 60% of the strength of your roof and pillars in a rollover. I haven’t been able to find any scientific data to support that claim. However, there are scientific studies to support the fact that the windshield is indeed a structural component. Here are just a few citations. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards … Read More