TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1976//
TI  - The natural crash-helmet
JO  - Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference
A1  - Bastiaanse, J.c.
A1  - Brockhoff, H.s.t.
SP  - 375
EP  - 384
VL  - 4
IS  - 
N2  - Injuries may be classified in various ways. The origin of over-loading from the mechanical point of view must be considered if the prevention of injury is to be attempted. There are 4 main causes of injury; the most common and dangerous resulting from shock loads in the brain, specifically in the cases of moped- and motor-cycle riders. The principal object of the investigation was comparison of the shock-absorbing qualities of present day helmets to those of natural materials e.g. The coconut rind. (a).<p /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 2235-3151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -