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TitleInvestigation of head injury mechanisms in motor vehicle accidents- a multidisciplinary approach
AuthorsGibson TJ, McCaul KA, McLean AJ
Year1985
TypeConference Paper
AbstractThis paper describes an on-going investigation of the mechanisms of head injury in motor vehicle accidents. The multidisciplinary approach combines detailed accident investigation with a neuropathological analysis of the injury to the brain. A pedestrian accident model using the MADYMO crash victim simulation package is being developed to be used as an aid in classifying the type and severity of the head impact. Two pedestrian cases are presented with details of the simulation and the neuropathology procedures. The direction of further development of the model is described.
Report NumberSAE 850093
PublisherSociety of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Publisher CityWarrendale, Pennsylvania
ISBN0898837200
Conference NameField Accidents: data collection, analysis, methodologies, and crash injury reconstructions P.159
Conference AbbreviationSAE
Conference LocationDetroit, Michigan, USA
Conference Date25 February -1 March 1985
Page Range65-79
Page Count15
Notesavailable from CASR library on request

Reference
Gibson TJ, McCaul KA, McLean AJ (1985). Investigation of head injury mechanisms in motor vehicle accidents- a multidisciplinary approach. Field Accidents: data collection, analysis, methodologies, and crash injury reconstructions P.159, (pp. 65-79). Warrendale, Pennsylvania: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.