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TitleStudy of head injuries in children
AuthorsMcCaul KA, McLean AJ, Kloeden CN, Hinrichs RW
Year1988
TypeReport
AbstractThe literature describing the biomechanical response of children to impact is reviewed. The results of a computer simulation of a real child pedestrian impact using the computer program MADYMO are presented. The results of this simulation show good agreement with currently accepted tolerance levels for head impact in children.
Report NumberCR 64
PublisherFederal Office of Road Safety, Transport and Communiations
Publisher CityCanberra
ISBN0642510911
ISSN0810-770X
Page Count41
Noteshttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/1988/Child_Hd_Inj.aspx

Reference
McCaul KA, McLean AJ, Kloeden CN, Hinrichs RW (1988). Study of head injuries in children (CR 64). Canberra: Federal Office of Road Safety, Transport and Communiations.