68th Stapp Car Crash Conference

Columbus, Ohio, October 2024

Presented Research

Full Paper Submissions from the 68^th Stapp Conference

• Assessment of the Skull Fracture Prediction Capability of Finite Element Head Models
  Authors: Clément Pozzi, Marc Gardegaront, Lucille Allegre, Philippe Beillas—Univ Lyon, Univ Lyon 1, Univ Eiffel, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622 Lyon, France…
• 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…
• Development of a Generic Nearside Impact Test Fixture for Evaluating In-Vehicle Crashworthiness of Wheelchairs
  Authors: Kyle Boyle, Jingwen Hu, Miriam Manary, Nichole R. Orton, Kathleen D. Klinich—University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Abstract Current…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• Integration of Muscle Pre-tension and Activation to Evaluate Neck Muscle Strain Injury Risk during Simulated Rear Impacts Using a Finite Element Neck Model
  Authors: Matheus A. Correia, Stewart D. McLachlin, Duane S. Cronin—Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo Abstract Prevention…
• Investigation of Injury Risk Functions of THOR-AV 50th Percentile Male Dummy
  Author: Z. Jerry Wang and George Hu—Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Abstract This research investigated injury risk functions (IRF) for the…
• Isolated Rib Response and Fracture Prediction for Young Mid-Size Male, Enabled by Population Specific Material Models and Geometry
  Authors: Miguel Corrales, Duane Cronin—Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo; Sven Holcombe—Department of Surgery, University of Michigan;…
• Thoracic Responses of Rear-Seated Midsized Male Surrogates 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,…
• Traumatic Head and Brain Injuries in Helmeted Motorcycle Crashes
  Author: John Lloyd—BRAINS, Inc Abstract This study presents an analysis of 364 motorcycle helmet impact tests, including standard certified full-face,…

All publications listed above will be made available for purchase in the Stapp Car Crash Journal, volumes 68–69. For additional information on publication dates and/or purchase, please visit Stapp Car Crash Journal Publications.

Short Communications from the 68^th Stapp 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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,…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• Micromechanics of axonal injury in tension and compression
  Authors: Chaokai Zhang, Songbai Ji—Worcester Polytechnic Institute Abstract This study investigates the deformation and failure mechanisms of axonal components under…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…

Awards Presented at the 68^th Stapp Conference

The John Paul Stapp Best Paper Award

“Frontal-Crash Occupant Protection in the Rear Seat: Submarining and Abdomen/Pelvis Response in
Midsized Male Surrogates” was submitted to the 67^th Stapp Car Crash Conference held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2023 and presented with the John Paul Stapp Best Paper Award at the 68^th conference, held in Columbus, Ohio, in 2024.

Authors include Allison Guettler, Samuel Bianco, Devon Albert, David Boyle, Andrew Kemper, and Warren Hardy—Virginia Tech, Center for Injury Biomechanics.

John W. Melvin Student Award

First Place: Miguel Corrales, “Isolated Rib Response and Fracture Prediction for Young Mid-Size Male, Enabled by Population Specific Material Models and Rib Cross-Sectional Geometry.” Additional authors include Sven Holcombe, University of Michigan; Amanda Agnew, The Ohio State University; Yun-Seok Kang, The Ohio State University; and Duane Cronin, University of Waterloo. Miguel Corrales is from the University of Waterloo.

Second Place: Matheus Correia, “Integration of Muscle Pre-tension and Activation to Evaluate Neck Muscle Strain Injury Risk during Simulated Rear Impacts Using a Finite Element Neck Model.” Additional authors include Stewart D. McLachlin and Duane S. Cronin from the University of Waterloo.

Third Place: Rose Schaffer, “Comparison of Bending Properties in Paired Human Ribs with and without Costal Cartilage.” Additional authors include Yun-Seok Kang, Angelo Marcallini, Jr., Bengt Pipkorn, John Bolte IV, and Amanda Agnew from The Ohio State University and Autoliv Research.

Keynote Presentation

Keynote speaker from the 68^th Stapp Car Crash Conference was Dr. Ola Boström, Vice President of Research at Autoliv and Veoneer, Retired, on the topic, “Murphy’s Law and Traffic Safety”.

Invited Speaker

Invited speaker from the 68^th Stapp Car Crash Conference was Dr. Kevin Moorhouse, Chief, Applied Biomechanics Research Division, Vehicle Research & Test Center, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, on the topic, “NHTSA Biomechanics Research”.

Panel Discussion

Key Considerations for Optimizing Rear Seat Restraint Designs to Protect All Occupants

A conference highlight was the interesting panel discussion, “KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPTIMIZING REAR SEAT RESTRAINT DESIGNS TO PROTECT ALL OCCUPANTS,” which was moderated by Dr. Jason Stammen, Chief, Applied Crashworthiness Research Division, Vehicle Research & Test Center, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. In this discussion, experts from various domains covered rear-seat safety, including real-world data, seat design, restraint design, child restraints, occupant sensing, and biomechanics. Panelists included Kristy Arbogast, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Cecilia Sunnevång, Autoliv; Jessica Jermakian, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; Andrew Kemper, National Highway Safety Administration.