A Finite Element Model (F.E.M.) of the EUROSID dummy.

Author(s)
Rueckert, J. Marcault, P. Lasry, D. Haug, E. Cesari, D. Bermond, F. & Bouquet, R.
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Abstract

In occupant safety simulations it is desirable to extend existing rigid body occupant models towards deformable Finite Element Models. Thereby a wider range of occupant/structure interactions can be covered and a better accuracy can be achieved. This paper describes some aspects of the FE (Finite Element) modelling of the EUROSID thorax for use in an explicit Finite Element code. A single rib model is evaluated first. A full thorax is then generated and inserted into a rigid body Dummy model. Experimental results from impactor tests are used to validate the model.

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C 1079 (In: C 1061 [electronic version only]) /84 / IRRD 856911
Source

In: Proceedings of the thirty-sixth Stapp Car Crash Conference, Seattle, Washington, November 2-4, 1992, p. 255-260, 5 ref.

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