Abstract
The general objective of the work is to develop the THORAX program to the point where it has been demonstrated, by favourable comparison with experimental data developed elsewhere, to predict dynamic structural responses and rib fractures for the human cadaver. The work consists of a study and selection of techniques to simulate rib fracture, restraint systems and experimental constraints as well as a total of five simulations of actual cadaver experiments consisting of three with impactors, one with belt restraints and one with an air bag equipped energy absorbing steering column.