EVALUATION OF BELT MODELLING TECHNIQUES

An important assumption of conventional belt models is that the belt can slide over points that are fixed to bodies or the inertial space. Using finite elements (FE's) sliding of the belt in all directions can be modelled. A study comparing both belt modelling techniques using the MADYMO program is described. A mid-severity frontal impact sled test using a 50th percentile Hybrid III dummy is simulated. In addition, a performance study for oblique impact situations is presented to determine the effect of multi-directional belt slip of the shoulder belt. For the situations studied, it was found that both belt models can be used if belt roll-out at the shoulder does not occur. However, CPU times are significantly higher for the simulations with FE belts. An efficient approach for those cases where multi-directional belt slip of the shoulder belt occurs is to apply the FE belt model only after a parameter study using the conventional belt model. (A) For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 886366.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • FRATERMAN, E
  • Lupker, H A
• Conference:
  • SAE PUBLICATION SP-947. FRONTAL IMPACT PROTECTION: SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAGS. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION, MARCH 1-5, 1993, DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA (SAE TECHNICAL PAPER 930635)
• Publication Date: 1993-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 1-14

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Anthropometry; Biophysics; Computer programs; Conferences; Dummies; Evaluation and assessment; Finite element method; Force; Manual safety belts; Mathematical models; Simulation
• ITRD Terms: 5405: Acceleration; 1618: Anthropometric dummy; 2060: Biomechanics; 8525: Conference; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 6490: Finite element method; 5421: Force; 6473: Mathematical model; 1476: Safety belt; 9103: Simulation; 8645: Software
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00735207
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
• ISBN: 1-56091-332-0
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 29 1997 12:00AM