ANNEX VIIICONDITIONS 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 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.