Finite element modeling of Hybrid III head-neck complex

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Yang, King H.¹; Jialiang, Le¹

Finite element modeling of Hybrid III head-neck complex

Proceedings of the 36th Stapp Car Crash Conference

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¹Wayne State Univ.
Abstract

A three-dimensional finite element model of the Hybrid III dummy head-neck complex was created to simulate the Amended Part 572 Head-Neck Pendulum Compliance Test, of the Code of Federal Regulations. The model consisted of a rigid head and five circular aluminum disks joined together by butyl elastomer rubber. Contact surfaces were defined to allow the anterior neck to separate upon an application of extension moments. Two mounting positions, one for flexion and the other one for extension, were used to simulate the head-neck calibration tests. An explicit finite element code PAM-CRASH was utilized to simulate the model dynamic responses. Simulation results were compared to experimental data obtained from first Technology Safety Systems Inc. Model predictions agreed well in both flexion and extension. This model can be used to study the head-neck biomechanics of the existing dummy as well as in the development of new dummies.
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DOI: 10.4271/922526

SAE: 922526

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