Authors: Chaokai Zhang, Songbai Ji—Worcester Polytechnic Institute Abstract This study investigates the deformation and failure mechanisms of axonal components under rapid tension and compression using a recently developed microscale male axonal injury…
Category: Short Communications
Short Communications presented at the Stapp Car Crash Conference
A Study of Submarining Occurrence Factors in Reclined Sitting Posture
Authors: Garam Jeong, Dohyung Kim, Kyungwon Seo and Seokhoon Ko—Hyundai Mobis Abstract A series of crash simulations and SLED tests were performed to investigate the factors causing the submarine phenomenon. A parametric…
Pelvis/Sacrum Fracture Tolerance for Males and Females under High-Rate Loading
Authors: David M. Boyle, Warren N. Hardy—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics; Kerry A. Danelson—Wake Forest, Center for Injury Biomechanics Abstract Pelvis fracture tolerance was determined for three groups: small females (5F),…
An Exploration of Military Armored Vehicle Blast Event Timing for the Inclusion of Active and Passive Safety Systems
Authors: Tania Holmes—Defence Science and Technology Group, Platforms Division, Vehicle Survivability/RMIT University, School of Engineering; Paul Phillips, Kyle Cooper—Defence Science and Technology Group, Platforms Division, Vehicle Survivability; Hormoz Marzbani—RMIT University, School of…
Comparison of Hybrid III, THOR, and PMHS Forward Excursions in the Rear Seat 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…
Developing Finite Element Head Models using Advanced Blocking Techniques: Density-Changeable High-Quality All-Hexahedral Meshes and Fit for Individual Brain Component Morphing
Authors: Sakib Ul Islam, Kewei Bian, and Haojie Mao—Western University Abstract Detailed all-hexahedral solid head models were developed using an advanced blocking technique. A strategic O- grid core was implemented facilitating node-to-node…
Development of Pelvis Injury Risk Curves for Iliac Bone Fracture Due to Lap Belt Loading in Female PMHS Sled Tests
Authors: Karthik Somasundaram, Narayan Yoganandan, Klaus Driesslein, Frank A. Pintar—Medical College of Wisconsin; Rachel Richardson, Dan Parent—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Abstract This study aimed to develop injury tolerance metrics for iliac…
Evaluating Pedestrian Injury Risk in SUV Impacts Using a Validated Human Body and Vehicle Model
Authors: Ying Tao, Liying Zhang—Wayne State University Abstract Pedestrian fatalities have surged recently, with SUVs disproportionately causing severe injuries than sedans. This study aimed to enhance the biofidelity of the THUMS AM50…
Anthropometric Influences on Changes in Belt-Positioning Booster Occupant Lower Extremity Postures
Authors: Rosalie Connell, Gretchen Baker, Julie Mansfield—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract Deviation from ideal postures within belt-positioning booster seats (BPB) can lead to increased risks of injury during…
Far-Side Struck Occupant Injury Patterns and Severities with Gender and Size
Authors: Jay Zhao, Gabriela Mata, Mutaz Shkoukani—Joyson Safety Systems Abstract This study was to better understand injury patterns and severities of far-side occupants of small size females and mid/large size males from…
Role of Pedestrian Waist and Hip Height Relative to the Vehicle Front End in Kinematics and Torso Injuries
Authors: Becky Mueller, Samuel Monfort, Jessica Jermakian—Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Abstract This study examined 127 U.S. pedestrian crashes involving model year 2009–2022 cars, SUVs, and pickups to explore how the height…
Preliminary Evaluation of OpenSim as a Tool for Simulating Occupant Kinematics in Low-Speed Rear-End Collisions
Authors: Brandon Fugger—Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Dakota; Jesse Rhoades—Department of Education, Health & Behavior, University of North Dakota Abstract This study explored the feasibility of using OpenSim’s forward dynamics…
Exploring Heart Strain from Blunt Trauma through a Parametric Investigation of Real-World Commotio Cordis Cases
Authors: Grant James Dickey, Jainee Patel, and Sarang Shin—School of Biomedical Engineering, Western University; Kewei Bian and Sakib Ul Islam—Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University; Haojie Mao—School of Biomedical Engineering/Department…
Development of ‘Relax Seat: Passenger Protection Airbag’
Authors: Seokmin Lee, Dongyoung Kim, Dongjoon Lee, Garam Jeong, Seokhoon Ko, and Jaehyun Lee—Hyundai Mobis Abstract With the advent of self-driving cars, significant changes are expected in the posture of occupants, leaning…
Seated Posture of Occupants in Wheelchairs
Authors: Brennen T. McManus, Byoung-Keon Daniel Park, Nichole R. Orton, Miranda St. Amour, Sheila M. Ebert, Jingwen Hu, Miriam A. Manary, Kyle J. Boyle, Laura Malik, Tyler Vallier, Matthew P. Reed, and…
Calibration of Kinematic Simulations of Pedestrian Injury Using Field Data
Authors: Wenbo Sun, Jingwen Hu, Carol Flannagan, and Patrick Bowman—University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute; Iskander Farooq and Anil Kalra—Ford Motor Company Abstract Computer simulations have been widely used for occupant and…
Comparison of Chinese and German in-depth accident data of pedestrian thorax and head injuries
Authors: Holger Staack, Volker Labenski, and Giacomo Marini—AUDI AG; Yunshi Liang—VW China CSA Abstract Outcomes from car to pedestrian accidents as recorded in 2022 German (GIDAS) and Chinese (CIDAS) in-depth accident databases…
Statistical estimation of the difference of two time-histories
Author: Guy Nusholtz—FCA US LLC Abstract There are many methods to determine and characterize the relative differences of two-time histories, test to test, model to test, or comparing two different systems like…
Development of proactive anti-whiplash system through a combined computational and experimental approach
Authors: Kalish Gunasekaran and Yuze Li—Mechanical and Material Engineering, Western University; Qi Zhang—Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Western University; Haojie Mao—Mechanical and Material Engineering/School of Biomedical Engineering, Western University Abstract The…
Thoracic Response of the Hybrid III and THOR Small Female ATDs in Matched Frontal Sled Tests
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…
Sex-Based Differences in Calcaneal Fracture Tolerance under High-Rate Axial Loading
Authors: Davide W. Ceritano, Danielle M. Cristino, and Warren N. Hardy—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics; Kerry A. Danelson—Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Abstract This…
Low-Rate Ankle Stiffness in Human Volunteers
Authors: Julia Polich, Kaitlin Henry, Garrett Bullock, Paula Gangopadhyay, Aaron Scott, and Kerry Danelson —Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation/Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute; Erika Matheis—Bennett Aerospace…