TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Virtual modelling of safety helmets: practical problems
JO  - International journal of crashworthiness
A1  - Cernicchi, A.
A1  - Galvanetto, U.
A1  - Iannucci, L.
SP  - 451
EP  - 467
VL  - 13
IS  - 4
N2  - This work is an attempt to clarify some of the delicate aspects encountered in helmet virtual modelling. Firstly, a review of the literature is illustrated and the main aspects of the models proposed in the past are discussed. Subsequently, the development and testing of a finite element model of a commercially available helmet are analysed. The test conditions for the virtual simulations were those prescribed by the ECE 22.05 standards. Particular emphasis is given to the analysis of fibre-reinforced plastic helmets that, owing to their superior performances, are prone to further developments. The results are compared with experimental data, and possible reasons for discrepancies are analysed.<p />
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SN  - 1358-8265
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588260802055460
ID  - ref1
ER  -