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TitleInfluence of head boundary conditions in pedestrian real work head trauma simulations
AuthorsMunsch M, Anderson RWG, Deck C, Ludes B, Willinger R
Year2009
TypeConference Paper
AbstractThe aim of this work is to study the influence of head boundary conditions during real-world pedestrian head trauma simulation. Both Multi-Body System (MBS) and Finite Element (FE) models are used for pedestrian-versus-vehicle accident reconstructions. Four head boundary conditions are studied (from an isolated head to a head attached to the whole body). The effect of each configuration on head mechanical response parameters is computed. The responses include rigid-body kinematics responses as well as the intra-cerebral responses of a head FE model. It appears that head boundary conditions at neck level are significant, especially in terms of intra-cerebral response.
PublisherInternational Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury
Publisher CityZurich
Conference Name2009 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impacts
Conference AbbreviationIRCOBI
Conference LocationYork, United Kingdom
Conference Date9-11 September 2009
Page Count13
NotesAvailable from CASR library on request

Reference
Munsch M, Anderson RWG, Deck C, Ludes B, Willinger R (2009). Influence of head boundary conditions in pedestrian real work head trauma simulations. 2009 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impacts, York, United Kingdom, 9-11 September 2009.