A Study on Kinematic Behavior and Head Injury Rick in Vehicle to Pedestrian Collisions

Pedestrian kinematic behavior during vehicle impact could influence the pedestrians' bodies injuries. The THUMS pedestrian and four vehicle FE models with different front-ends (medium car, minicar, one-box vehicle and SUVs) was used to verify the kinematic of the body's segments. The head...

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Published in2013 Fifth International Conference on Measuring Technology and Mechatronics Automation pp. 102 - 105
Main Authors Yong Han, Yong Peng, Qian Peng, Hongwu Huang, Mizuno, K.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Japanese
Published IEEE 01.01.2013
Subjects
Automation
Finite element analysis
Head injury risk
Kinematic Behavior
Mechatronics
Vehicle to pedestrian collision
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ISBN9781467356527
1467356522
ISSN2157-1473
DOI10.1109/ICMTMA.2013.37

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Summary:Pedestrian kinematic behavior during vehicle impact could influence the pedestrians' bodies injuries. The THUMS pedestrian and four vehicle FE models with different front-ends (medium car, minicar, one-box vehicle and SUVs) was used to verify the kinematic of the body's segments. The head impact conditions, head injury response and injury risk were investigated at diffent velocity of 20, 30 40 and 50 km/h. The results demonstrate that the vehicle front shape and vehicle impact velocity are two important factors influence of the pedestrian kinematics and injuries. The design tendency of short front-end and wide windscreen area can be achieved the protection of the pedestrian from fatalities.
ISBN:9781467356527
1467356522
ISSN:2157-1473
DOI:10.1109/ICMTMA.2013.37