Abstract In this work, we present an experimental analysis and a numerical optimization study for the material parameter identification of impact attenuator made brand new All-PP thermoplastic composite subjected to axial load. After characterization material, Finite Element (FE) model is created simulated using LS-DYNA explicit software. Subsequently, in order capture force-displacement trend ...

STUDY OBJECTIVE We assess the relationship between steering wheel deformity and serious thoracic or abdominal injury among drivers and front seat passengers involved in motor vehicle crashes, while adjusting for important crash factors. METHODS This was a national population-based cohort of adults involved in motor vehicle crashes from 1995 to 2002 and included in the National Automotive Samp...

Occupant injury in real world vehicle accidents can be significantly affected by a set of crash characteristics, of which impact direction and impact location (or damage location) in general scale interval (e.g., frontal impact is frequently defined as general damage to vehicle frontal end with impact angle range of 11-1 o'clock) have been identified to associate with injury outcome. The effect...