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…
Category: Stapp Car Crash Journal, Volume 68
Discover the latest advancements in impact biomechanics and crash injury protection with the 68th Stapp Car Crash Journal. This edition features technical papers submitted throughout the year with some presented at the 2024 Stapp Car Crash Conference, the premier forum for the presentation of research in impact biomechanics, human injury tolerance, and related fields, advancing the knowledge of land-vehicle crash injury protection.
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 H Bolte IV, Amanda M Agnew—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State…
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…
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…
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…
Standardized Assessment of Gravity Settling Human Body Models for Virtual Testing
Authors: B. Wade von Kleeck III, 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…