Spinal loads resulting from -Gx acceleration

Begeman, P. C.<sup>1</sup>; King, A. I.<sup>1</sup>; Prasad, P.<sup>1</sup>

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Abstract

The biodynamic response of cadaver torsos subjected to -Gx impact acceleration is discussed in this paper, with particular emphasis on the response of the vertebral column. The existence of an axial force along the spine and its manifestation as a load on the seat pan are reported. Spinal curvature appears to be an important factor in the generation of this spine load. In anthropometric dummies, the spine load does not exist. Details of the testing and results are given, and the development of a mathematical model is shown.

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DOI: 10.4271/730977

SAE: 730977

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