@article{ref1,
title="A transient finite element study reveals the importance of the bicycle helmet material properties on head protection during an impact",
journal="Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference",
year="2009",
author="Asiminei, Aida Georgeta and van der Perre, Georges and Verpoest, Ignace and Goffin, Jan",
volume="37",
number="",
pages="357-360",
abstract="This paper is focused on understanding the mechanism that gives the bicycle helmet the role of protecting the head during an impact. The finite element method is used here as a first step in the helmet optimization and improvement process. The relation between different helmet mechanical parameters and the risk of head injury during the impact is described using MSC Marc Mentat finite element software. The reduction in resulting head linear acceleration by more than 80% and in resulting stress by more than 65% prove the protective effect of all materials studied with an indication of superior behavior for the anisotropic foam.<p />",
language="en",
issn="2235-3151",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}