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Citation |
Hault-Dubrulle A, Robache F, Pacaux MP, Morvan H. Accid. Anal. Prev. 2011; 43(1): 66-74. |
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Affiliation |
Laboratory of Industrial and Human Automation, Mechanics and Computer Science, LAMIH, University of Valenciennes, F-59313 Valenciennes, France; University of Lille Nord de France, F-59000 Lille, France; CNRS, FRE 3304, F-59313 Valenciennes, France. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing) |
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21094298 |
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Abstract |
This paper considers pre-impact vehicle maneuvers and analyzes the resulting driver motion from their comfort seating position. Part I of this work consists of analyzing the driver behavior during a crash. The study is conducted using the LAMIH driving simulator and involves 76 participants. The emergency situation is created by a truck emerging from behind a tractor on the opposite side of the road and tearing along the participant. The driver positioning throughout the simulation is recorded via five video cameras allowing view of the front scene, the driver face, feet and pedals, hands on the steering wheel and global lateral view. Data related to braking force, seat pressure, muscular activity for major groups of muscles and actions on the steering wheel are also collected. The typical response to this type of emergency event is to brace rearward into the seat and to straighten the arms against the steering wheel, or, to swerve to attempt to avoid the impacting vehicle. While turning the steering wheel, the forearm can be directly positioned on the airbag module at time of crash which represents a potential injurious situation. These positions are used in Part II to determine scenario of positions for numerical simulation of a frontal collision. Language: en |