TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Three-dimensional mathematical models of the BioRID I and car seats, for low-speed rear-end impacts
JO  - Traffic injury prevention
A1  - Eriksson, Linda
SP  - 75
EP  - 87
VL  - 3
IS  - 1
N2  - For low-speed rear-end impact tests, the recently developed Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy (BioRID) is more human-like compared to the Hybrid III. In the current study, three-dimensional mathematical Multi Body System models in MADYMO of the BioRID I and of four car seats were developed and validated. A sensitivity analysis was designed to verify the stability of the mathematical models, and showed that among the dummy parameters that influenced the BioRID I performance, the curvature of the thoracic and cervical spine had the highest influence. Among the seat parameters, the recliner characteristic and the head-restraint position had the most influence on the BioRID I performance. The MADYMO BioRID I is a useful tool for parameter studies in crash-safety research and development. An advantage of the models is their similarity to mechanical counterparts, which allows comparison with crash tests.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1538-9588
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389580210515
ID  - ref1
ER  -