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

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.