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…
Category: Short Communications
Short Communications presented at the Stapp Car Crash Conference
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…
Machine Learning Based Model for Predicting Head Injury Criterion (HIC)
Authors: Vikas Hasija—Bowhead (Systems & Technology); Erik G. Takhounts—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Abstract The objective of this study is to develop a machine learning based predictive model from the available crash…
Investigating Combined Thoracic Loading Using the Elderly Female Dummy (EFD)
Authors: Michael Beebe, Kris Sullenberger, Mark Burleigh, Joe McCarthy—Humanetics Innovative Solutions; John H Bolte IV—The Ohio State University Abstract The Elderly Female Dummy (EFD) is an omni-directional ATD developed to represent a…
Novel use of a Halo Orthosis on Pediatric Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) in Frontal Sled Tests
Authors: Julie A. Mansfield and John H. Bolte IV—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Eric A. Sribnick—Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital/ Department of Neurosurgery, The Ohio…
Pediatric Cervical Spine Strength and Stiffness in the Sagittal Plane
Authors: Yadetsie N. Zaragoza-Rivera, John H. Bolte IV, and Laura C. Boucher—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract In the pediatric safety field the use of computer simulations to assess…
Volume and Pressure Considerations in Human Body Modeling
Authors: Jiri Kral and Anderson de Lima—General Motors Company Abstract The initial presence and dynamic formation of internal voids in human body models have been subjects of discussion within the human body…
Improvements in Simulations of Aortic Loading by Filling in Voids of the Global Human Body Model
Authors: Anderson de Lima and Jiri Kral—General Motors Company Abstract Internal organ injuries of the chest are one of the leading causes of deaths in motor vehicle crashes. The issue of initial…
The Effect of An Acoustic Startling Warning On Take-Over Reaction Time And Trunk Kinematics for Drivers in Autonomous Driving Scenarios
Authors: Valentina Graci, Madeline Griffith, Jalaj Maheshwari, Rahul Akkem, Meta Austin, Thomas Seacrist, and Kristy B. Arbogast—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Abstract The Acoustic Startling Pre-stimulus (ASPS,…
Passenger Injury Analysis Considering Vehicle Crash after AEB Activation
Authors: Seokhoon Ko, Garam Jeong, Dohyung Kim, Haekwon Park, Kyusang Lee, and Raeick Jang—Hyundai Mobis Abstract Owing to an increasing autonomous emergency braking (AEB) adoption, emergency braking before crash occurs more often…
An Experimental Confirmation of the Occupant Kinematic Response for Out of Position and Belt Tensioning Effect during Collision Avoidance System
Authors: Myeongkwan Kang and Dohyung Lim—Mechanical Engineering at Sejong University in Korea; Hyung Joo Kim, Seonglae Kim, and Youngkuen Cho—Automotive Research & Development Division at Hyundai Motor Group in Korea Abstract The…
Development of Multiple Crash Events to Understand Occupant Behavior and Injury Based on Real-World Accidents
Authors: Seok Ho Hong, Sung Soo Kim, Hyung Wook Park, Sung Hun Chang, and Jang Mook Lim—Hyundai-Motor Company; Brian William Storey, Jordan Robert Haynes, and Robert Michael Schnorenberg—MGA Research Corporation Abstract Approximately…
Human Surrogate Finite Element Models Under Multi-Directional Loading: Applications of Aerospace Data for the Future of Automotive Environments
Authors: James P. Gaewsky, Derek A. Jones, Xin Ye, Bharath Koya, Kyle P. McNamara, Mona Z. Saffarzadeh, F. Scott Gayzik, Ashley A. Weaver, and Joel D. Stitzel—Virginia Tech – Wake Forest Center…
Comparative Responses of the PIPER 6YO Human Body Model and the Q6 ATD for Simulated Frontal and Lateral Impacts
Authors: Shreyas Sarfare, Jalaj Maheshwari, and Aditya Belwadi—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Nhat Duong—Center for Injury Research and Prevention, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Drexel…
Using Human Body Models to Assess Knee Ligament Injury in Knee Hypertension
Authors: Chin-Hsu Lin—General Motors Global Research & Development; Mitchell Hortin and Annette Irwin—General Motors Global Safety Center Abstract Shared autonomous vehicles open possibilities for novel seating configurations, enabling greater interior spaciousness by…
Effect of Contact Separation on the Abdominal Response to Impact of a Human Body Model
Authors: Philippe Beillas—Univ. Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, IFSTTAR, UMR_T9406, LBMC, F69622; Fabien Berthet—Transpolis SAS, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Aéroport Abstract In the GHBMC Detailed Human Body Models, sliding anatomical relationships between abdominal…
Next Steps for the IIHS Side Crashworthiness Evaluation Program
Authors: Raul A. Arbelaez, Becky C. Mueller, Matthew L. Brumbelow, and Eric R. Teoh—Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Abstract IIHS has been conducting side impact crash tests since 2003. To understand…
Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin Oblique Vertical Testing
Authors: Hollie A. Pietsch and David R. Weyland—US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) Abstract The Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin (WIAMan) was developed to assess injury in Live Fire…
High-Speed Biplane X-Ray Head Impact Experiments in the Göttingen Minipig
Authors: Elizabeth McNeil, Amy Hermundstad, Pamela VandeVord, and Warren Hardy—Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech Abstract Traumatic brain injury is a persistent problem in the United States. To develop a…
Belted Female Occupants in Frontal Car Crashes are More Likely to Sustain Moderate Concussions than Male Occupants
Authors: Jacobo Antona-Makoshi—Japan Automobile Research Institute; Johan Davidsson—Chalmers University of Technology; Mats Lindkvist—Umeå University Abstract NASS-CDS data from years 2005-2015 was analyzed to estimate the frequency and risk of moderate and serious…
Occupant Torso Kinematics in Low Acceleration Time-Extended Evasive Swerving Events
Authors: Christine Holt, Sriram Balasubramanian—School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University and Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Thomas Seacrist, Valentina Graci, and Kristy B….
Multi Directional THOR Testing Comparison to an Updated FE THOR Model
Authors: Derek A. Jones, Kyle P. McNamara, James P. Gaewsky, Ashley A. Weaver, and Joel D. Stitzel—Wake Forest School of Medicine, Virginia Tech – Wake Forest University Center for Injury Biomechanics; Jacob…