Title: Simulation of human body dynamic response to crash loads

Authors: D.H. Robbins, D. Simic

Addresses: University of Michigan, Transportation Research Institute Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. ' University Svetozar Markovic, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kragujevac, Yugoslavia

Abstract: A review is given of the development of several crash victim simulation models. Applications of these models to various automotive safety problems are described based on the work of a number of uses both in the United States and Europe. It is concluded that crash victim simulation models can serve the automobile designer as a tool to reduce test costs when combined with well-conceived laboratory test programmes.

Keywords: crash victim simulation; modelling; occupant protection; computer simulation; dynamic response; accident reconstruction; human injury; pedestrian impact; vehicle safety.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1986.061162

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1986 Vol.7 No.5/6, pp.29 - 40

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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