Authors: Daniel Grindle and Costin Untaroiu—Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM), Center for Injury Biomechanics, Virginia Tech Abstract The pedestrian is one of the most vulnerable road users and has experienced…
Author: Stapp Car Crash Journal
Understanding Head Injury Risks during Car-to-Pedestrian Collisions Using Realistic Vehicle and Detailed Human Body Models
Authors: Kalish Gunasekaran and Sakib Ul Islam—Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, Canada; Haojie Mao—Mechanical and Materials Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, Western University, Canada Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the…
A Comparison of the Mid-Size Male THOR and Hybrid III ATDs in Vehicle Frontal Crash Tests
Authors: Chris O’Connor, Agnes Kim, and Tim Barrette—Ford Motor Company; Jeff Dix—Nissan North America Abstract In order to evaluate the THOR-50M as a front impact Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) for vehicle safety…
Lower Extremity Validation of a Human Body Model for High Rate Axial Loading in the Underbody Blast Environment
Authors: Zachary S. Hostetler, Juliette Caffrey, Jazmine Aira, and F. Scott Gayzik—Wake Forest School of Medicine – Biomedical Engineering Abstract While the use of Human Body Models (HBMs) in the underbody blast…
Ligaments Laxity and Elongation at Injury in Flexed knees during Lateral Impact Conditions
Authors: Sahar Benadi—LAB PSA Renault (Nanterre – France), Univ Lyon, Univ Gustave Eiffel, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1; Xavier Trosseille and Philippe Petit —LAB PSA Renault (Nanterre – France); Jérôme Uriot—CEESAR (Nanterre…
THOR-05F Response in Sled Tests Inducing Submarining and Comparison with PMHS Response Corridors
Authors: Olivier Richard—Faurecia Automotive Seating; Matthieu Lebarbé and Jérôme Uriot—CEESAR; Xavier Trosseille and Philippe Petit—LAB PSA Peugeot-Citroën Renault; Z. Jerry Wang—Humanetics Innovative Solutions; Ellen Lee—NHTSA Abstract The Test Device for Human Occupant…
Pedestrian Detection before Motor Vehicle Moving Off Maneuvers using Ultrasonic Sensors in the Vehicle Front
Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University Abstract Vehicles that start moving from a stationary position can cause fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians. Ultrasonic sensors installed…
Analysis of Lap Belt Fit to Human Subjects using CT Images
Authors: Yoshihiko Tanaka, Atsushi Nakashima, Haijie Feng, and Koji Mizuno—Nagoya University; Minoru Yamada, Yoshitake Yamada, Yoichi Yokoyama, and Masahito Jinzaki—Keio University School of Medicine Abstract In vehicle collisions, the lap belt should…
Self-reported Non-nominal Sitting in Passengers is Influenced by Age and Height
Authors: Adam D. Goodworth and Jeremiah Canada—Westmont College Abstract Automotive safety devices, such as airbags and seatbelts, are generally designed for optimal performance when occupants adopt a “nominal” upright anatomical sitting position….
Quantifying the Effect of Pelvis Fracture on Lumbar Spine Compression during High-rate Vertical Loading
Authors: David R. Barnes—SURVICE Engineering Co.; Narayan Yoganandan, Jason Moore, John Humm, and Frank Pintar—The Medical College of Wisconsin; Kathryn L. Loftis—U.S. Army DEVCOM DAC Abstract Fracture to the lumbo-pelvis region is…
Lives Saved by Accelerating the Implementation of Vehicle Safety Technology in New South Wales
Authors: Johan Strandroth—Strandroth Inc, Lösningar Pty Ltd; Ralston Fernandes, Greer Banyer, and Antonietta Cavallo—Transport for New South Wales, Centre for Road Safety Abstract Australian vehicle standards are governed nationwide by the Australian…
Occupant-Based Injury Severity Prediction
Authors: Susan H. Owen and Jeffrey W. Joyner—Global Product Safety & Systems, General Motors; Peng Zhang and Stewart C. Wang—University of Michigan International Center for Automotive Abstract Road traffic injuries continue to…
Instantaneous Brain Strain Estimation for Automotive Head Impacts via Deep Learning
Authors: Shaoju Wu, Wei Zhao, and Songbai Ji—Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic; Saeed Barbat—The Ford Company; Jesse Ruan—Tianjin University of Science and Technology Abstract Efficient brain strain estimation is critical for…
Effects of Technology on Drivers’ Behavior during Backing Maneuvers
Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan Abstract This paper examines how vehicle backing technologies affect driver performance during backing maneuvers. We conducted experiments using…
Application of Deep Learning Methods for Pedestrian Collision Detection Using Dashcam Videos
Authors: Shouhei Kunitomi and Shinichi Takayama—Japan Automobile Research Institute; Masayuki Shirakawa—Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. Abstract The goal of this study is to clarify the usefulness of deep learning methods for pedestrian…
Analysis of Kinematic Response of Pediatric Occupants Seated in Naturalistic Positions in Simulated Frontal Small Offset Impacts: With and Without Automatic Emergency Braking
Authors: Jalaj Maheshwari, Shreyas Sarfare, and Aditya Belwadi—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Clayton Falciani—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/School of Computing and Informatics,…
Variations in User Implementation of the CORA Rating Metric
Author: Devon L. Albert — Center for Injury Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech Abstract The CORA rating metric is frequently used in the field of injury biomechanics to…
Biomechanical Responses and Injury Assessment of Post Mortem Human Subjects in Various Rear-facing Seating Configurations
Authors: Yun-Seok Kang—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Jason Stammen and Kevin Moorhouse—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Research and Test Center; Rakshit Ramachandra, Amanda M. Agnew and John H….
Geometrical and Mechanical Characterization of the Abdominal Fold of Obese Post Mortem Human Subjects for Use in Human Body Modelling
Authors: Matthieu Lebarbé—CEESAR (France); Philippe Beillas, Tomas Janak, and Yoann Lafon—Univ Lyon, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T 9406 (F-69622 Lyon, France); Olivier Richard—Faurecia Automotive Seating (France);…
Evaluation of Rotation Reduction Features in Infant and Extended-Use Convertible Child Restraint Systems during Frontal and Rear Impacts
Authors: Declan A. Patton, Aditya N. Belwadi, and Jalaj Maheshwari—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Kristy B. Arbogast—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/Perelman School…
Kinematic and Injury Response of Reclined PMHS in Frontal Impacts
Authors: Rachel Richardson, John-Paul Donlon, Mohan Jayathirtha, Jason L. Forman, Greg Shaw, Bronislaw Gepner, and Jason R. Kerrigan—University of Virginia Center for Applied Biomechanics; Martin Östling, Krystoffer Mroz, and Bengt Pipkorn—Autoliv Development…
Analysis of Force Mitigation by Boots in Axial Impacts using a Lower Leg Finite Element Model
Authors: Carolyn E. Hampton, Michael Kleinberger—U.S. Army Research Laboratory; Michael Schlick, Narayan Yoganandan, and Frank A. Pintar—Medical College of Wisconsin at Zablocki Medical Center Abstract Lower extremity injuries caused by floor plate…