Citation

Jost R, Nurick GN. Int. J. Crashworthiness 2001; 6(1): 123-134.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

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Abstract

Described herein is a Finite Element model of the human body for the purpose of simulating damage during vehicle side impact situations. The FE-model consists of the skeleton bones modelled with shell elements and the surrounding soft tissue representing muscles, ligaments and internal organs modelled with solid, membrane and spring-damper elements. Results of the model validation with cadaver impactor test data are presented which show satisfactory correlation. An occupant-door side impact simulation shows the practical use of the model.

Language: en