Authors: Garam Jeong, Dohyung Kim, Kyungwon Seo and Seokhoon Ko—Hyundai Mobis Abstract A series of crash simulations and SLED tests were performed to investigate the factors causing the submarine phenomenon. A parametric…
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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 Abstract Pelvis fracture tolerance was determined for three groups: small females (5F),…
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 and Technology Group, Platforms Division, Vehicle Survivability; Hormoz Marzbani—RMIT University, School of…
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, Center for Injury Biomechanics Abstract The purpose of this study was to…
Assessment of the skull fracture prediction capability of a finite element head model
Authors: Clément Pozzi, Marc Gardegaront, Lucille Allegre, Philippe Beillas—Univ Lyon, Univ Lyon 1, Univ Eiffel, LBMC UMR_T9406, 69622 Lyon, France Abstract The development of drones has raised questions about their safety in…
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 advanced blocking technique. A strategic O- grid core was implemented facilitating node-to-node…
Traumatic Head and Brain Injuries in Helmeted Motorcycle Crashes: Developing and Testing Effective Helmets
Author: John Lloyd—BRAINS, Inc Abstract This study presents an analysis of 328 motorcycle helmet impact tests, including standard certified full-face, open-face, and half-helmets, as well as novelty (non-certified) helmet designs. Several advanced…
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 Administration Abstract This study aimed to develop injury tolerance metrics for iliac…
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, Center for Injury Biomechanics Abstract The purpose of this study was to…
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 sedans. This study aimed to enhance the biofidelity of the THUMS AM50…
Investigation of Injury Risk Functions of THOR-AV 50th Percentile Male Dummy
Author: Z. Jerry Wang and George Hu—Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Abstract Injury risk functions (IRF) for the THOR-AV 50th percentile male dummy were investigated in this research. The investigation focused on the…
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 belt-positioning booster seats (BPB) can lead to increased risks of injury during…
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; Amanda Agnew, Yun-Seok Kang—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract…
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 of far-side occupants of small size females and mid/large size males from…
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 Bolte IV, Amanda Agnew—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University…
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 model year 2009–2022 cars, SUVs, and pickups to explore how the height…
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 the impact of A-pillar blind spots on drivers’ visibility of pedestrians during…
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 Dakota Abstract This study explored the feasibility of using OpenSim’s forward dynamics…
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 often contact the vehicle seat head restraint (HR) when installed, creating a…
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 Mansfield—Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract This study compared…
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 of rear-impact neck injuries remains challenging for safety designers due to a…
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 voluntary standards for wheelchair crashworthiness only test under frontal and rear impact…