Simulation of the human behaviour in lateral impact.

Author(s)
Chamouard, F. Brun Cassain, F. le Coz, J.Y. Guillon, F. & Bouchard, L.
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Abstract

In order to evaluate lateral protection provided for vehicle occupants according to the Composite Test Procedure, it is necessary to have a mathematical modelization of the occupant. Due to the lack of a sufficiently human-like test dummy, this model must be made from data related to the dynamic behaviour of the human being under lateral impact. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association has undertaken a programme of cadaver tests to acquire the data required for modelization of the human being, integrating the role of the arm end the shoulder. 5 static tests with 2 cadavers and 17 dynamic impactor tests with 5 cadavers have been carried out to characterize the lateral responses of the human being. This paper investigates and validates two impact model responses in comparison with the cadaver impactor tests: (1) model with arm and shoulder interposed called "passenger arm positon"; and (2) model without arm and shoulder interposed called "driver arm position".

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C 1988 (In: C 1977) /84 / IRRD 860665
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In: Proceedings of the 1993 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impacts, September 8-9-10, 1993, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, p. 159-173, 17 ref.

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