At the Ford Forschungszentrum Aachen a finite element pedestrian humanoid model for use in pedestrian accident simulations was constructed in LS-DYNA3D. Validation of the humanoid model shows the ability to predict fractures and to examine the influence on injuries and injury reduction. The pedestrian accident simulation models can predict general injury mechanisms (shear, bending and fracture) by virtue of the construction philosophy and are thus capable of being used as vehicle engineering development tools. To improve further the understanding of the kinematics of pedestrian accidents and to optimize the computer simulation program it is necessary to collect a set of highly detailed real-world data. At present such data are either unavailable or not sufficiently accurate for this purpose. To meet these targets the In-Depth Medical Pedestrian Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Study has been established.


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    Title :

    Comprehensive approach to increased pedestrian safety in pedestrian-car accidents


    Contributors:
    Koch, W. (author) / Howard, M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2003


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 18 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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