Results are presented of an ongoing research programme to develop and validate data sets for computer models which accurately predict the head-neck kinematics and dynamics of existing dummies in crash environments. Simulations of the Amended Part 572 Head-Neck Pendulum Compliance Test, of the Code of Federal Regulations, were performed to validate these data sets. The predicted model responses were compared to compliance test specifications and published experimental data from the Transportation Research Center of Ohio.
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