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Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance)

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ANNEX VIIIU.K. CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF VIRTUAL TESTING METHODS BY A MANUFACTURER OR A TECHNICAL SERVICE

1.Objectives and scopeU.K.

This Annex lays down provisions concerning virtual testing in accordance with Article 30(7).

2.List of regulatory actsU.K.

SubjectRegulatory act reference
3BRear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 58

6AVehicle access and manoeuvrability (steps, running boards and handholds)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 130/2012

6BDoor latches and door retention components

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 11

8ADevices for indirect vision and their installation

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 46

12AInterior fittings

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 21

16AExternal projections

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 26

20AInstallation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 48

27ATowing device

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010

32AForward field of vision

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 125

35AWindscreen wiper and washer systems

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010

37AWheel guards

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010

42ALateral protection of goods vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 73

48AMasses and dimensions

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012

49ACommercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 61

50AMechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 55

50BClose-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 102

52AM2 and M3 vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 107

52BStrength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 66

57AFront underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP)

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

UN Regulation No 93

Appendix 1General conditions for the use of virtual testing methods

1.Virtual test patternU.K.

The following scheme shall be used as basis structure for describing and conducting virtual testing:

(a)

purpose;

(b)

structure model;

(c)

boundary conditions;

(d)

load assumptions;

(e)

calculation;

(f)

assessment;

(g)

documentation.

2.Fundamentals of computer simulation and calculationU.K.

2.1.Mathematical modelU.K.

The mathematical model shall be supplied by the manufacturer. It shall reflect the complexity of the structure of the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit to be tested in relation to the requirements of the relevant regulatory act and its boundary conditions.

The same provisions shall apply for testing components or separate technical units independently from the vehicle.

2.2.Validation process of the mathematical modelU.K.

The mathematical model shall be validated against the actual test conditions.

To that effect a physical test shall be conducted to compare the results obtained when using the mathematical model with the results of a physical test. Comparability of the test results shall be proven. The manufacturer or the technical service shall draft a validation report and submit it to the approval authority.

Any change to the mathematical model or to the software that is likely to invalidate the validation report shall be brought to the attention of the approval authority, which may require that a new validation process is conducted.

The flow chart of the validation process is shown in Appendix 3.

2.3.DocumentationU.K.

The manufacturer shall make available to the technical service and document the data and auxiliary tools used for simulation and calculation.

3.Tools and supportU.K.

The manufacturer shall supply the technical service at its request with the necessary tools to conduct the virtual testing, including appropriate software, or provide that technical service access to these tools.

The manufacturer shall also provide appropriate support to the technical service.

The access and support provided by the manufacturer to a technical service does not exempt the technical service from its obligations regarding the skills of its personnel, the payment of licence rights and confidentiality.

Appendix 2Specific conditions for the use of virtual testing methods

1.List of regulatory actsU.K.

Regulatory act referenceAnnex and paragraphsSpecific 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.

Appendix 3Validation process

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