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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…