Results of a CAE (Madymo) analysis probing effectiveness of the head-and-neck support (HANS) device in reducing injuries to open-wheel racecar drivers in frontal impacts are presented. The model utilised a typical impact pulse used in sled tests. Results show that the HANS device significantly reduces upper-neck shear, tension, and extension moment. These results agree with published test data. Upper-necks loads remain lower than the no-HANS case for a wide range of tether stiffness. The same is true for upper-neck shear and tension for increasing tether slack. Results are more sensitive to changes in slack than stiffness. The predicted head injury criterion is higher for drivers with the HANS device. This is attributable to tether forces at the time of engagement, the magnitude and duration of which depend on contact-interaction between head and helmet-inside. Further tests are needed to better estimate this interaction. Results also show that lowering friction on HANS surfaces reduces head-neck injury potential.
Effectiveness of the head and neck support (HANS) device in frontal impacts of CART cars: a CAE analysis
Wirksamkeit der Kopf- und Halsstütze (HANS) während des Frontalaufpralls von CART-Autos: Eine CAE-Analyse
International Journal of Vehicle Safety (Online) ; 1 , 1-3 ; 129-144
2005
16 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 14 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
Anwendung im Fahrzeugbau , Sicherheitseinrichtung (Fahrzeuginsasse) , Hals (Anatomie) , Kopf (Körperteil) , CAD/CAM , Aufprall , Biomechanik , Fahrzeugsicherheit , Wirksamkeit , theoretisches Modell , Fahrzeugerprobung , Versuchsergebnis , Steifigkeit , Scherkraft , Schutzhelm , Reibung , Stützvorrichtung , Rennauto
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