THOR-05F biofidelity evaluation in reclined and upright seated postures subjected to frontal crash pulses. Accid Anal Prev 2023 Oct;191:107185
Date
07/11/2023Pubmed ID
37429156DOI
10.1016/j.aap.2023.107185Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85164213472 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 1 CitationAbstract
The THOR 5th percentile female dummy (THOR-05F) was evaluated for two seating postures/positions in frontal impacts using a generic automotive seat environment. The conditions included 2 crash pulses: a 15 km/h test that utilized 4.5 g acceleration and a 3-point restraint with 2 kN load limiter, and a 32 km/h test that utilized 9.5 g acceleration and a 3-point restraint with a 4.5 kN load limiter and pretensioner, and two seatback angles: 25°, a nominal upright posture, and 45°, a moderate reclined posture. The BRS scores were calculated using the NHTSA BioRank method. Overall biofidelity rating was consider excellent for both seating postures. This evaluation provides an understanding of the THOR-05F response and biofidelity evaluation of the ATD in two seating postures (nominal and reclined). This is essential in the assessment and development of safety measures in emerging ADS-equipped vehicles.
Author List
Somasundaram K, Hauschild H, Driesslein K, Pintar F, Richardson R, Parent DAuthors
Frank A. Pintar PhD Chair, Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at Medical College of WisconsinKarthik Somasundaram PhD Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AccelerationAccidents, Traffic
Biomechanical Phenomena
Female
Humans
Posture
