TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - A transient finite element study reveals the importance of the bicycle helmet material properties on head protection during an impact
JO  - Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference
A1  - Asiminei, Aida Georgeta
A1  - van der Perre, Georges
A1  - Verpoest, Ignace
A1  - Goffin, Jan
SP  - 357
EP  - 360
VL  - 37
IS  - 
N2  - 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 /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 2235-3151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -