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Citation |
Muehlbauer J, Schick S, Draper D, López-Valdés FJ, Symeonidis I, Peldschus S. Traffic Injury Prev. 2019; 20(Suppl 2): S171-S174. |
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Affiliation |
Biomechanics and Accident Analysis, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU), Munich, Germany. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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31674808 |
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Abstract |
Objective: The goal of the study was to assess the feasibility of a safe crash environment for volunteer tests in reclined seating positions. An iterative multimodal approach was chosen, consisting of full-body human body model (HBM) simulations, anthropomorphic test device (ATD) physical testing, and volunteer testing.Methods: To estimate a noninjurious deceleration pulse, the iterative inclination of the seat was supported through HBM simulations and physical ATD testing. One male volunteer was exposed to 5 low-speed frontal sled impacts with stepwise reclined seat angles. The volunteer was restrained with a non-pretensioned 3-point seat belt. All procedures were approved by the relevant ethics boards.Results: Volunteer sled tests in 3 different seat configurations were performed with one volunteer at noninjurious deceleration levels. Inclination of the seat and the absence of a footrest resulted in elevated axial seat reaction forces and almost pure translational motion of the human body.Conclusions: A maximum speed of 7.1 km/h and peak deceleration of 3.0 g was found to be a safe pulse for volunteer testing in frontal impacts with a rigid reclined seat. Larger soft tissue deformations were observed when reclined, possibly associated with higher shear loads within the soft tissue. Preliminary results highlight trade-offs between the degree of seat angulation, friction force, and restraint capability of a 3-point seat belt, thus causing forward translation and/or axial spinal compression of the occupant that may need to be addressed in the future. Language: en |
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Keywords |
Human volunteer testing; frontal impact; kinematics; noninjurious sled pulse; reclined seating posture; restraint system |