Application of a three-dimensional mathematical occupant model for the evaluation of side impacts

Wismans, J.; Maltha, J.

A three-dimensional mathematical model for simulation of the human body crash dynamics was formulated, for which the general MADYMO CVS program package was used. This model is employed for the analysis of the side impact behaviour of two different dummies: the Part 572 50 percentile male dummy and the APROD 80 dummy.

Model predictions for both dummies are compared with the results of lateral drop tests and rigid wall sled tests.

It is concluded that the mathematical model gives a realistic prediction of kinematics, impact forces and accelerations. The influence of the armshoulder assembly in loading the vehicle paddings and dummy ribcage is analysed.

Year

Entry

1980

Stalnaker RL, Maltha J. MADYMO used for computer aided design of a dynamic acting child restraint seat. In: Proceedings of the 1980 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact. September 9-11, 1980; Birmingham, England.107-116.

1980

Mellander H, Bohlin N. A comparison between different dummies in car to car side impacts. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). October 21-24, 1980; Wolfsburg, Germany.482-514.

1975

Bowman BM, Schneider LW, Foust DR. Simulated occupant response to side-impact collisions. In: Proceedings of the 19th Stapp Car Crash Conference. November 17-19, 1975; San Diego, CA. Warrendale, PA: Society of Automotive Engineers:429-454. SAE 751155.

1979

Tarrière C, Walfisch G, Fayon A, Rosey JP, Got C, Patel A, Delmas A. Synthesis of human tolerances obtained from lateral impact simulations. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). June 5, 1979; Paris, France.359-373.

1980

Walfisch G, Fayon A, Tarriere C, Rosey JP, Guillon F, Got C, Patel A, Stalnaker RL. Designing of a dummy's abdomen for detecting injuries in side impact collisions. In: Proceedings of the 1980 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact. September 9-11, 1980; Birmingham, England.149-164.