Author: Z. Jerry Wang and George Hu—Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Abstract Injury risk functions (IRF) for the THOR-AV 50th percentile male dummy were investigated in this research. The investigation focused on the…
Author: Stapp Car Crash Journal
Isolated Rib Response and Fracture Prediction for Young Mid-Size Male, Enabled by Population Specific Material Models and Geometry
Authors: Miguel Corrales, Duane Cronin—Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo; Sven Holcombe—Department of Surgery, University of Michigan; Amanda Agnew, Yun-Seok Kang—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract…
Effect of A-Pillar Blind Spots on a Driver’s Pedestrian Visibility during Vehicle Turns at an Intersection
Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan Abstract This study aims to elucidate the impact of A-pillar blind spots on drivers’ visibility of pedestrians during…
Development of A Generic Nearside Impact Test Fixture for Evaluating In-Vehicle Crashworthiness of Wheelchairs
Authors: Kyle Boyle, Jingwen Hu, Miriam Manary, Nichole R. Orton, Kathleen D. Klinich—University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Abstract Current voluntary standards for wheelchair crashworthiness only test under frontal and rear impact…
Integration of Muscle Pre-tension and Activation to Evaluate Neck Muscle Strain Injury Risk during Simulated Rear Impacts Using a Finite Element Neck Model
Authors: Matheus A. Correia, Stewart D. McLachlin, Duane S. Cronin—Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo Abstract Prevention of rear-impact neck injuries remains challenging for safety designers due to a…
Evaluation of Child Anthropometries in Relation to Modern Vehicle Seat and Booster Dimensions
Authors: Gretchen Baker, Rosalie Connell—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Carrie Rhodes—Passenger Safety Program, Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Julie Mansfield—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract This study compared…
Effects of Head Restraint (HR) Interference on Child Restraint System (CRS) Performance in Frontal and Far-Side Impacts
Authors: Julie Mansfield—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract Forward-facing child restraint systems (FF CRS) and high-back boosters often contact the vehicle seat head restraint (HR) when installed, creating a…
Standardized Assessment of Gravity Settling Human Body Models for Virtual Testing
Authors: B. Wade von Kleeck, Juliette Caffrey, Ashley A. Weaver, and F. Scott Gayzik—Biomedical Engineering, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Jason Hallman—Toyota Motor North America R&D Abstract The increased use of…
Assessment of the skull fracture prediction capability of a finite element head model
Authors: Clément Pozzi, Marc Gardegaront, Lucille Allegre, Philippe Beillas—Univ Lyon, Univ Lyon 1, Univ Eiffel, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622 Lyon, France Abstract The development of drones has raised questions about their safety in…
Traumatic Head and Brain Injuries in Helmeted Motorcycle Crashes: Developing and Testing Effective Helmets
Author: John Lloyd—BRAINS, Inc Abstract This study presents an analysis of 328 motorcycle helmet impact tests, including standard certified full-face, open-face, and half-helmets, as well as novelty (non-certified) helmet designs. Several advanced…
Thoracic Responses of Rear-Seated Midsized Male Surrogates during Frontal Sled Tests
Authors: Devon L. Albert, Samuel T. Bianco, Allison J. Guettler, David M. Boyle, Andrew R. Kemper, Warren N. Hardy—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics Abstract The purpose of this study was to…
Comparison of Bending Properties in Paired Human Ribs with and without Costal Cartilage
Authors: Rose Schaffer, Yun-Seok Kang, Angelo Marcallini, Jr.—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Bengt Pipkorn— Autoliv Research, Sweden; John Bolte IV, Amanda Agnew—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University…
Comparison of Adult Female and Male PMHS Pelvis and Lumbar Response to Underbody Blast
Authors: Hollie Pietsch—US Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center, Wayne State University; Danielle Cristino, Matthew Mason, Andrew Kemper, and Warren Hardy—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics; Kerry Danelson—Wake Forest School of Medicine,…
Machine-Learning-Accelerated Simulations for the Design of Airbag Constrained by Obstacles at Rest
Authors: José E. Valenzuela del Río, Elena Arvanitis, and Lucia Mirabella—Siemens Technology, United States; Richard Lancashire, Karan Chatrath, and Peter Ritmeijer—Siemens Industry Software, Netherlands Abstract Predicting airbag deployment geometries is an important…
Examination of Crash Injury Risk as a Function of Occupant Demographics
Authors: Dainius Dalmotas, Aline Chouinard, Jean-Louis Comeau, Alan German, Glenn Robbins—D.J. Dalmotas Consulting, Inc.; Priya Prasad—Prasad Engineering, Inc. Abstract The objectives of this study were to provide insights on how injury risk…
Evaluation of DAMAGE Algorithm in Frontal Crashes
Authors: Priya Prasad—Prasad Engineering, Inc.; Saeed D. Barbat and Anil Kalra—Ford Motor Company; Dainius Dalmotas—D.J. Dalmotas Consulting, Inc. Abstract With the current trend of including the evaluation of the risk of brain…
Investigation of THOR-AV 5F Biofidelity in Sled Test Conditions with A Semi-Rigid Seat
Authors: Z. Jerry Wang—Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc.; John Humm and Hans W. Hauschild—Medical College of Wisconsin Abstract THOR-AV 5F, a modified THOR-5F dummy, was designed to represent both upright and reclined occupants…
Frontal-Crash Occupant Protection in the Rear Seat: Submarining and Abdomen/Pelvis Response in Midsized Male Surrogates
Authors: Allison J. Guettler, Samuel T. Bianco, Devon L. Albert, David M. Boyle, Andrew R. Kemper, and Warren N. Hardy—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics Abstract Frontal-crash sled tests were conducted to…
Driving Behavior during Left-Turn Maneuvers at Intersections on Left-Hand Traffic Roads
Author: Yasuhiro Matsui and Masashi Narita—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan Abstract Understanding left-turn vehicle-pedestrian accident mechanisms is critical for developing accident-prevention systems. This study aims…
Investigation of Potential Injury Patterns and Occupant Kinematics in Frontal Impact with PMHS in Reclined Postures
Pascal Baudrit and Jérôme Uriot — CEESAR (Nanterre – France) Olivier Richard and Matthieu Debray — Faurecia Automotive Seating (France) Abstract The reality of the autonomous vehicle in a near future is…
Obese Occupant Response in Reclined and Upright Seated Postures in Frontal Impacts
Karthik Somasundaram, John R. Humm, Narayan Yoganandan, Hans Hauschild, Klaus Driesslein, and Frank A. Pintar — Medical College of Wisconsin and VA Medical Center Abstract The American population is getting heavier and…
Effect of Tissue Erosion Modeling Techniques on Pedestrian Impact Kinematics
Daniel Grindle and Costin Untaroiu — Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM), C Abstract The pedestrian is one of the most vulnerable road users and has experienced increased numbers of injuries…