Samenvatting
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.