Lanyard Mount Adhesion Test (WIP)

This test aims to verify whether the Lanyard Mount will remain attached to the inside of the vehicle when a 900 N or 202 lbf load is applied, as mandated under section 10.1.C of ASC 2024 version 3 regulations. A 2-part epoxy adhesion method will be used to attach the lanyard mount to the carbon fiber inside of the car.

To conduct the test, a prototype of the lanyard mount will be used that has the same adhesion surface area as the actual lanyard mount being used. Figures of both can be seen below.

Figure 1: CAD of the actual lanyard mount being used.

Figure 2: Lanyard prototype.

A WH-C200 spring force gauge and bar mechanism were used to determine the total applied pulling force exerted on the mount. At 40 lbf intervals, the displacement of the mount will be measured. The test will continue until the load at which the mount will come off the carbon fiber is determined.

Ultimately, the lanyard mount adhesion was determined to have survived a load of up to X.