Authors: Miguel Corrales, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo; Sven Holcombe, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan; Amanda Agnew, Yun-Seok Kang, Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University;…
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Comparison of Bending Properties in Paired Human Ribs with and without Costal Cartilage
Authors: Rose Schaffer, Yun-Seok Kang, Angelo Marcallini, Jr., Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Bengt Pipkorn, Autoliv Research, Sweden; John Bolte IV, Amanda Agnew, Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio…
Effect of A-Pillar Blind Spots on a Driver’s Pedestrian Visibility during Vehicle Turns at an Intersection
Authors: Yasuhiro Matsui, National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan; Shoko Oikawa, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan Abstract This study aims to elucidate the impact of A-pillar blind spots on drivers’ visibility of…
Effects of Head Restraint (HR) Interference on Child Restraint System (CRS) Performance in Frontal and Far-Side Impacts
Authors: Julie Mansfield, Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract Forward-facing child restraint systems (FF CRS) and high-back boosters often contact the vehicle seat head restraint (HR) when installed, creating…
Evaluation of Child Anthropometries in Relation to Modern Vehicle Seat and Booster Dimensions
Authors: Gretchen Baker, Rosalie Connell, Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University; Carrie Rhodes, Passenger Safety Program, Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Julie Mansfield, Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University Abstract…
Integration of Muscle Pre-tension and Activation to Evaluate Neck Muscle Strain Injury Risk during Simulated Rear Impacts Using a Finite Element Neck Model
Authors: Matheus A. Correia, Stewart D. McLachlin, Duane S. Cronin, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo Abstract Prevention of rear-impact neck injuries remains challenging for safety designers due to…