CHARACTERISTICS OF OBJECTS STRUCK BY THE HEAD OF MOPED RIDERS OR MOTORCYCLISTS
On the basis of 293 moped and motorcycle accidents involving a head impact, the objects struck by the head have been classified according to their shape and estimated stiffness. Eight characteristic object parts were classified according to the frequency and severity of the head injuries recorded. The differences between the type of obstacles hit by moped riders and by motorcyclists were investigated from this standpoint. The distribution of the sites of impact on the head (or helmet) was also given. Cases of multiple impacts were analyzed separately. These data should help to improve the representative nature of the collision tests to which the two-wheelers' helmets would be submitted. The efficiency of the protection afforded by the helmet is not included in the scope of this study.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This paper was presented at the VIth International IRCOBI Conference on Biomechanics of Impacts, held 8,9,10 September 1981, Salon de Provence, France. Session on Two Wheelers.
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Corporate Authors:
IRCOBI (International Research Council on the Biokinetics of Impacts)
109 Avenue Salvador Allende
Bron CEDEX, France F-69675 -
Authors:
- VALLEE, H
- Thomas, C
- Sacreste, J
- Henry, C
- Tarriere, C
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1981-9
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 176-183
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Hazards; Head; Helmets; Impacts; Injuries; Moped drivers; Motorcyclists; Obstructions (Navigation)
- Identifier Terms: Abbreviated Injury Scale
- Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00367704
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 172
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Sep 30 1982 12:00AM