TECHNIQUES FOR MODELLING THE HYBRID III NECK
The release of Version 5.1 of MADYMO has allowed an unrivalled flexibility for modelling structures. Users now have the option of modelling with rigid multi-bodies, finit elements, flexible multi-bodies, and combinations of all these techniques. Many of the new features are particularly suitable for modelling dummy parts. The purpose of this paper is to assess the suitability of these models for modelling the Hybrid III neck. The results from this work will also be used to improve RMTI's models of the BIOSID side impact test dummy, by best utilising the features available in MADYMO. Currently, the flexible bodies in MADYMO are suitable only for bodies undergoing small strains. The limitations caused by this are discussed, and an explanation is given about work that is being done to incorporate large strain effects into the MADYMO flexible body formulation. (A) For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 875886.
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Corporate Authors:
TNO CRASH SAFETY RESEARCH CENTRE, MADYMO MARKETING AND SALES GROUP
PO BOX 6033
DELFT, Netherlands 2600 -
Authors:
- FOUNTAIN, M
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1994
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 137-58
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Anatomical joints; Anthropometry; Computer programs; Conferences; Deformation; Dummies; Finite element method; Head; Injuries; Loads; Mathematical models; Rubber; Side crashes; Simulation; Stiffness; Stresses; Torsion; Vertebrae
- Geographic Terms: Australia; Netherlands
- ITRD Terms: 5405: Acceleration; 1618: Anthropometric dummy; 8006: Australia; 2040: Cervical vertebrae; 8525: Conference; 5595: Deformation; 6490: Finite element method; 2163: Injury; 2005: Joint (human); 5567: Load; 6473: Mathematical model; 8078: Netherlands; 7494: Rubber; 1630: Side impact; 9103: Simulation; 8645: Software; 5931: Stiffness; 5575: Stress (in material); 5512: Torsion
- Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00719843
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
- Files: ITRD
- Created Date: Apr 26 1996 12:00AM