Simulation of pedestrian head impacts.

Author(s)
Gibson, T. & Hinrichs, R.
Year
Abstract

The method used to predict the characteristics of the head in pedestrian accidents investigated by the NH&MRC Road Accident Research units is discussed. A mathematical crash victim simulation model (MADYMO) is used to predict the dynamics of the pedestrian vehicle interaction. The model is used to simulate a series of seven pedestrian accident reconstructions using cadavers. The results demonstrate that a relatively simple two dimensional simulation can be used to predict the timing, position and velocity of a pedestrian head impact.

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B 28200 (In: B 28187) /84 / IRRD 814518
Source

In: Head and neck injury in road accidents : proceedings of a Symposium held at the University of Adelaide, South Australia, 10-11 December 1985, p. 123-136, 12 ref.

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