@article{ref1,
title="Reassessing Bicycle Helmet Impact Protection",
journal="Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference",
year="2003",
author="Mills, N.j. and Gilchrist, A.",
volume="31",
number="",
pages="12p-12p",
abstract="Criticisms of bicycle helmet design are reviewed, and changes in the design since the 1990's explored. Finite Element Analysis is used to model the impact of a generic helmet on flat and kerbstone anvils. The performance of current helmets was investigated using oblique impacts, in which the liner and rotational acceleration of a headform, fitted with a compliant scalp and a wig, were measured. Most of the design criticisms are shown to be invalid. The peak values of rotational acceleration were of the order of 5 krad s-2. However the coverage of the side of the head is not optimal.<p />",
language="en",
issn="2235-3151",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}