Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 2023
Presented Research
Full Paper Submissions from the 67th Conference
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Comparison of Adult Female and Male PMHS Pelvis and Lumbar Response to Underbody Blast Authors: Hollie Pietsch—US Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center, Wayne State University; Danielle Cristino, Matthew Mason, Andrew Kemper, and Warren…
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Machine-Learning-Accelerated Simulations for the Design of Airbag Constrained by Obstacles at Rest Authors: José E. Valenzuela del Río, Elena Arvanitis, and Lucia Mirabella—Siemens Technology, United States; Richard Lancashire, Karan Chatrath, and Peter…
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Examination of Crash Injury Risk as a Function of Occupant Demographics Authors: Dainius Dalmotas, Aline Chouinard, Jean-Louis Comeau, Alan German, Glenn Robbins—D.J. Dalmotas Consulting, Inc.; Priya Prasad—Prasad Engineering, Inc. Abstract The…
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Evaluation of DAMAGE Algorithm in Frontal Crashes Authors: Priya Prasad—Prasad Engineering, Inc.; Saeed D. Barbat and Anil Kalra—Ford Motor Company; Dainius Dalmotas—D.J. Dalmotas Consulting, Inc. Abstract With…
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Standardized Assessment of Gravity Settling Human Body Models for Virtual Testing Authors: B. Wade von Kleeck, Juliette Caffrey, Ashley A. Weaver, and F. Scott Gayzik—Biomedical Engineering, Wake Forest University School of…
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Investigation of THOR-AV 5F Biofidelity in Sled Test Conditions with A Semi-Rigid Seat Authors: Z. Jerry Wang—Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc.; John Humm and Hans W. Hauschild—Medical College of Wisconsin Abstract THOR-AV 5F, a…
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Frontal-Crash Occupant Protection in the Rear Seat: Submarining and Abdomen/Pelvis Response in Midsized Male Surrogates Authors: Allison J. Guettler, Samuel T. Bianco, Devon L. Albert, David M. Boyle, Andrew R. Kemper, and Warren N. Hardy—Virginia…
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Driving Behavior during Left-Turn Maneuvers at Intersections on Left-Hand Traffic Roads Author: Yasuhiro Matsui and Masashi Narita—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan Abstract Understanding left-turn…
All publications listed above will be made available for purchase in the 67th Stapp Car Crash Journal. For additional information on publication dates and/or purchase, please visit Stapp Car Crash Journal Publications.
Short Communications from the 67th Conference
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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;…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Numerical investigations on the factors affecting thorax injuries in vehicle vs pedestrian accidents Authors: Dhaval Jani and Karina Lehmann—VAIVA GmbH, Germany; Holger Staack, Christian Teichmann, and Giacomo Marini—AUDI AG, Germany Abstract Recent studies…
Awards
The John Paul Stapp Best Paper Award
“Ligaments Laxity and Elongation at Injury in Flexed knees during Lateral Impact Conditions” was submitted to the 66th Stapp Car Crash Conference held in Denver, Colorado, in 2022 and presented with the John Paul Stapp Best Paper Award at the 67th conference, held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2023.
Authors include Sahar Benadi, LAB PSA Renault/Univ Gustave Eiffel—Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1; Xavier Trosseille and Philippe Petit, LAB PSA Renault; Jérôme Uriot, CEESAR; Yoann Lafon and Philippe Beillas, Univ Gustave Eiffel—Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1.
John W. Melvin Student Award
First Place: Allison Guettler, “Frontal-Crash Occupant Protection in the Rear Seat: Submarining and Abdomen/Pelvis Response in Midsized Male Surrogates.” Additional authors include Samuel T. Bianco, Devon L. Albert, David M. Boyle, Andrew R. Kemper, and Warren N. Hardy from the Center for Injury Biomechanics at Virginia Tech.
Second Place: Hollie Pietsch, “Comparison of Adult Female and Male PMHS Pelvis and Lumbar Response to Underbody Blast.” Additional authors include Danielle Cristino, Matthew Mason, Andrew Kemper, Warren Hardy, Kerry Danelson, John Bolte IV, and John Cavanaugh from Virginia Tech, Wake Forest School of Medicine, The Ohio State University, and Wayne State University.
Keynote Presentations
Keynote speakers from the 67th Stapp Car Crash Conference include:
- Dr. Henry Lui: Director, MCity; Director, Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (USDOT Region 5 UTC), Professor, UoM/UMTRI
- Emily Frascaroli: Global Director, Automotive Safety Office, Environmental and Safety Compliance, Ford Motor Company
Panel Discussion
Beyond the 50th Percentile Male
A conference highlight was the fascinating panel discussion, “BEYOND THE 50TH PERCENTILE MALE.” Experts from various domains engaged in discussion on vulnerable occupant protection, including Shaun Kildare, AHAS; Jessica Jermakian, IIHS; Matt Craig, NHTSA; Kerry Danelson, WFU School of Medicine; Priya Prasad, Prasad Engineering, Inc.; and Jason Hallman, Toyota CSRC. Their collective expertise highlighted the importance of addressing diverse aspects of occupant safety.