Stapp Journal, Volume 65

Discover the latest advancements in impact biomechanics and crash injury protection with the Stapp Car Crash Journal, Volume 65. This edition features technical papers submitted to the Stapp Car Crash Journal in 2021.

In This Issue

Topics discussed in this issue include:

• Injury biomechanics and prediction models
• Crash test dummies and anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs)
• Advanced crash analysis and vehicle safety technologies
• Child occupant safety
• Brain injury biomechanics and prevention

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Articles from Volume 65

• Analysis of Lap Belt Fit to Human Subjects using CT Images
  Authors: Yoshihiko Tanaka, Atsushi Nakashima, Haijie Feng, and Koji Mizuno—Nagoya University; Minoru Yamada, Yoshitake Yamada, Yoichi Yokoyama, and Masahito Jinzaki—Keio University School of Medicine Abstract In vehicle collisions, the lap belt should engage the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). In this study, three-dimensional (3D) shapes of bones and soft tissues…
• Instantaneous Brain Strain Estimation for Automotive Head Impacts via Deep Learning
  Authors: Shaoju Wu, Wei Zhao, and Songbai Ji—Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic; Saeed Barbat—The Ford Company; Jesse Ruan—Tianjin University of Science and Technology Abstract Efficient brain strain estimation is critical for routine application of a head injury model. Lately, a convolutional neural network (CNN) has been successfully developed to…
• Lives Saved by Accelerating the Implementation of Vehicle Safety Technology in New South Wales
  Authors: Johan Strandroth—Strandroth Inc, Lösningar Pty Ltd; Ralston Fernandes, Greer Banyer, and Antonietta Cavallo—Transport for New South Wales, Centre for Road Safety Abstract Australian vehicle standards are governed nationwide by the Australian Design Rules (ADR) that specify regulatory standards for the safety performance of road vehicles. The aim of this…
• Occupant-Based Injury Severity Prediction
   Authors: Susan H. Owen and Jeffrey W. Joyner—Global Product Safety & Systems, General Motors; Peng Zhang and Stewart C. Wang—University of Michigan International Center for Automotive Abstract Road traffic injuries continue to be a leading cause of death around the world. Rapid emergency response is a key factor in improving…
• Pedestrian Detection before Motor Vehicle Moving Off Maneuvers using Ultrasonic Sensors in the Vehicle Front
  Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui—National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa—Tokyo Metropolitan University Abstract Vehicles that start moving from a stationary position can cause fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians. Ultrasonic sensors installed in the vehicle front are an active technology designed to alert drivers to the presence of stationary objects…
• Quantifying the Effect of Pelvis Fracture on Lumbar Spine Compression during High-rate Vertical Loading
  Authors: David R. Barnes—SURVICE Engineering Co.; Narayan Yoganandan, Jason Moore, John Humm, and Frank Pintar—The Medical College of Wisconsin; Kathryn L. Loftis—U.S. Army DEVCOM DAC Abstract Fracture to the lumbo-pelvis region is prevalent in warfighters seated in military vehicles exposed to under-body blast (UBB). Previous high-rate vertical loading experimentation using…
• Self-reported Non-nominal Sitting in Passengers is Influenced by Age and Height
  Authors: Adam D. Goodworth and Jeremiah Canada—Westmont College Abstract Automotive safety devices, such as airbags and seatbelts, are generally designed for optimal performance when occupants adopt a “nominal” upright anatomical sitting position. While a driver’s sitting behavior is largely influenced by the requirements of driving, a passenger may adopt any…
• THOR-05F Response in Sled Tests Inducing Submarining and Comparison with PMHS Response Corridors
  Authors: Olivier Richard—Faurecia Automotive Seating; Matthieu Lebarbé and Jérôme Uriot—CEESAR; Xavier Trosseille and Philippe Petit—LAB PSA Peugeot-Citroën Renault; Z. Jerry Wang—Humanetics Innovative Solutions; Ellen Lee—NHTSA Abstract The Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR) is an advanced crash test dummy designed for frontal impact. Originally released in a 50th percentile male…

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