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…
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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….
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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);…
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…
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….
A Novel Approach to Scaling Age-, Sex-, and Body Size-Dependent Thoracic Responses using Structural Properties of Human Ribs
Authors: Yun-Seok Kang, John H. Bolte IV, and Amanda M. Agnew—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Jason Stammen and Kevin Moorhouse—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Abstract Thoracic injuries are frequently…
A Sensor Suite for Toeboard Three-Dimensional Deformation Measurement During Crash
Authors: Mengyu Song and Cong Chen—Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tomonari, Furukawa—University of Virginia; Azusa Nakata and Shinsuke Shibata—Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Abstract This paper presents the development of a sensor…
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…
Kinematic and Biomechanical Response of Post-Mortem Human Subjects Under Various Pre-Impact Postures to High-Rate Vertical Loading Conditions
Authors: Lauren Wood Zaseck, Anne C. Bonifas, Carl S. Miller, Nichole Ritchie Orton, and Matthew P. Reed—University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute; Constantine K. Demetropoulos, Kyle A. Ott, Christopher J. Dooley, Nathanael…
Biofidelic Evaluation of the Large Omni-Directional Child Anthropomorphic Test Device in Low Speed Loading Conditions
Authors: Thomas Seacrist, Jalaj Maheshwari, and Valentina Graci—The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Christine M. Holt, Raul Akkem, and Gregory Chingas—Drexel University; Ethan C. Douglas and Madeline Griffith—University of Pennsylvania; Aimee J. Palumbo—Temple…
Pedestrian Detection During Vehicle Backing Maneuvers Using Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui and Naruyuki Hosokawa—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan Abstract Ultrasonic parking sensors are an active technology designed to alert drivers to the presence…
Assessment of Several THOR Thoracic Injury Criteria based on a New Post Mortem Human Subject Test Series and Recommendations
Authors: Xavier Trosseille and Philippe Petit—LAB PSA Renault; Jérôme Uriot, Pascal Potier, and Pascal Baudrit—CEESAR Abstract Several studies, available in the literature, were conducted to establish the most relevant criterion for predicting…
Brain Strain from Motion of Sparse Markers
Authors: Zhou Zhou, Xiaogai Li, and Svein Kleiven—KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Warren N. Hardy—Virginia Tech-Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics Abstract Brain strain secondary to head impact or inertial loading is…
PMHS and WorldSID Kinematic and Injury Response in Far-Side Events in a Vehicle-Based Test Environment
Authors: Daniel Perez-Rapela, John-Paul Donlon, Jason L. Forman, and Jeff R. Crandall—University of Virginia, Center for Applied Biomechanics; Bengt Pipkorn and Benjamin K. Shurtz—Autoliv; Craig Markusic—Honda R&D Americas Abstract Far-side kinematics and…
Development of a Subhuman Primate Brain Finite Element Model to Investigate Brain Injury Thresholds Induced by Head Rotation
Authors: Tushar Arora and Liying Zhang—Wayne State University; Priya Prasad—Prasad Engineering, LLC Abstract An anatomically detailed rhesus monkey brain FE model was developed to simulate in vivo responses of the brain of…