Development of an occupant model for far-side vehicle crashes. (9th November 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Douglas, Clay; Fildes, Brian; Gibson, Tom
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle safety. Volume 4:Number 3(2009)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2009-11-09
• Subjects: MADYMO -- far-side vehicle crashes -- occupant modelling -- side impact -- biofidelity -- vehicle safety -- simulation -- whole body kinematics -- seat belts -- belt interaction; Automobiles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; Automobiles -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; 629.222028905
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-3105

Abstract

The biofidelity and performance requirements for a far-side occupant model are described. Previous work is analysed that highlights the potential use of a modified version of the TNO Human Facet Model for simulating far-side impacts. The model's biofidelity and performance are compared with PMHS results from pelvic offset sled tests, pendulum tests and a full-scale far-side crash test. Results indicate that the model exhibits good biofidelity compared with PMHS results, specifically its ability to simulate: belt interaction with the shoulder; loading to the pelvis, thorax and abdomen and whole body kinematics in a full-vehicle far-side crash. The model's main limitations are that its thorax is less capable of matching the magnitude of deflection observed in the PMHS pendulum tests.