Citation

Vallee H, Thomas C, Sacreste J, Henry C, Tarriere C. Proc. IRCOBI 1981; 9: 176-183.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

On the basis of 293 moped and motorcycle accidents involving a head impact, the objects struck by the head have been classified according to their shape and estimated stiffness. Eight characteristic object parts were classified according to the frequency and severity of the head injuries recorded. The differences between the type of obstacles hit by moped riders and by motorcyclists were investigated from this standpoint. The distribution of the sites of impact on the head (or helmet) was also given. Cases of multiple impacts were analyzed separately. These data should help to improve the representative nature of the collision tests to which the two-wheelers' helmets would be submitted. The efficiency of the protection afforded by the helmet is not included in the scope of this study.