Authors: David M. Boyle, Devon L. Albert, Warren N. Hardy, and Andrew R. Kemper—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics
Abstract
The THOR 5th-percentile female (THOR-05F) anthropomorphic test device (ATD) was developed to have a more-biofidelic thorax than the Hybrid III 5th-percentile female (Hybrid III-05F) ATD. The objective of this study is to compare the thoracic responses of the two ATDs during matched frontal sled tests. A 7th-generation Toyota Camry driver seat test buck was used with Camry parts (i.e., 3-point belt, modified seat, steering wheel, airbag, and column). Tests were conducted at 30 and 56 kph. The Hybrid III-05F chest potentiometer and THOR-05F IR-TRACCs were used to measure internal deflection. Upper and lower chestbands were used to measure external deflection. Chest deflections were higher in the THOR-05F tests due to the more compliant rib cage. Chestband data showed that belt location played a large role in the location and magnitude of internal deflection. Future work will include conducting matched small female PMHS sled tests.
Pages: 4
Event: 67th Stapp Car Crash Conference
Type: Short Communication