Research presented in this poster was conducted in the framework of the WorldSID and the SID 2000 projects. The objective was to develop a physical representation of the human pelvis that meets the requirements for a mid-sized male side impact crash test dummy acceptable for worldwide harmonisation. Compared to existing dummy designs, the pelvis should better reflect the actual human being in terms of anthropometry and dynamic behaviour in lateral loading conditions. It should also offer enhanced injury assessment capabilities and durability. It is concluded that the WorldSID prototype pelvis design is close to the human in terms of shape, structure and mass distribution. It includes measurement capabilities in sacroiliac area, pubic symphysis and femoral neck regions, preventing any hidden load paths. Also the handling of the dummy was improved in comparison with the existing dummies. The instrumentation was made easily accessible, the dummy positioning reproducible with the use of the two tilt sensors, and the assembly and disassembly were simplified. This approach consisting of combining the results of anthropometry and biomechical review, human body and dummy simulations, computer aided design (CAD) and engineering is unique in the area of crash dummy development.
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