THE MUNA TWO-DIMENSIONAL CRASH VICTIM SIMULATION

This paper presents the various features and operational properties of a two-dimensional mathematical model of crash victim motions. The features of this model include: (1) An eight mass representation of the human body where contact between the crash victim and the vehicle is represented in terms of independent force-deformation properties of the victim and the vehicle. (2) An extensible multijoint neck and a realistically flexible shoulder joint. (3) A real- line representation of the vehicle interior or exterior where shape is given as a network of points. (4) Specific predictive restraint device submodels for the airbag, the energy absorbing steering column, and a slipping, energy absorbing three-point-belt restraint system. (5) A flexible output package including graphics, an injury criteria monitor, and a variety of options for listing, deleting, and comparing selected output variables.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Robbins, D H
  • Bowman, B M
  • Bennett, R O
• Conference:
  • Stapp Car Crash Conference Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 657-678
• Serial:
  • Volume: 18

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Automotive engineering; Constraints; Crash injury research; Crash victims; Energy absorption; Manual safety belts; Mathematical models; Neck; Road shoulders
• Old TRIS Terms: Passive constraints
• Subject Areas: Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083605
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #741195
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 8 1975 12:00AM