HSRI TWO-DIMENSIONAL CRASH VICTIM SIMULATOR: ANALYSIS, VERIFICATION, AND USERS' MANUAL. REVISION NO. 1

The report deals with the development and use of mathematical models for the simulation of automobile occupant dynamics in the event of a collision. This model was developed as a tool to study advanced concepts and designs of seat-restraint systems from the viewpoint of occupant protection. After a discussion of the state-of-the-art of mathematical modeling of the crash victim, an analytical description of the Two-Dimensional Crash Victim Simulator is presented. This model consists of a segmented, eight-mass dynamic model of a human interacting with the interior of a vehicle in a symmetric frontal or rear crash. Pedestrian-vehicle interactions can also be considered. The degree to which predictions of the model agree with experimental impact sled test data is presented followed by a detailed Users' Manual for those individuals desiring to exercise the model. Sample data sets and computer output are included. A description of the program including detailed subroutine flow diagrams concludes the report with a program source listing included.

• Corporate Authors:

  Michigan State University, East Lansing

  East Lansing, MI  United States  48824
• Authors:
  • Robbins, D H
  • Bennett, R O
  • ROBERTS, V L
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: 541 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Computer programs; Crash victim simulation; Drivers; Dynamics; Manual safety belts; Mathematical models; Restraint systems; Rocket sleds; Safety equipment; Seats; Simulation; Traffic crashes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Motor vehicle accidents
• Old TRIS Terms: Nhsb; Rocket propelled sleds
• Subject Areas: Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050147
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-031-2-499
• Files: NTIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1973 12:00AM