Measuring facial lacerations during simulated car crashes has remained a problem when testing crashworthiness safety performance. A method is presented based on the use of two chamois skins which cover dummy headforms, acting as a surrogate for human skin. Data are presented to substantiate the objectivity of this measurement procedure.
In: Passenger comfort, convenience and safety: Test tools and procedures.SAE Publication P-174. Proceedings of the International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 24-28, 1986; P.97-105, 1 fig., 7 tab., 13 ref. SAE Paper No. 860198.
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