Injury potential prediction of a safety design feature: a theoretical method based on simulations and traffic accident data

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Norin, Hans¹; Isaksson-Hellman, Irene²

Injury potential prediction of a safety design feature: a theoretical method based on simulations and traffic accident data

Proceedings of the 1992 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact

Affiliations

¹Volvo Car Corporation, Gothenburg, Sweden

²Volvo Data AB, Gothenburg, Sweden
Abstract

A safety design feature must be evaluated in several crash modes and taking into account the distribution of essential parameters. This report presents a method whereby the safety potential of a car or a safety design feature can be predicted before the car/system is exposed to real traffic conditions. This is done by combining data from crash tests or mathematical simulations with traffic accident data and by paying particular attention to the crash severity and occupant size parameters.

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