Novel composite foam concept for head protection in oblique impacts
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201700059
Abstract: Rotational acceleration experienced by the head during oblique impacts is known to cause traumatic brain injuries. It is hypothesized that shear properties of a foam layer, used for head protection (e.g., protective helmet liners, headliners… read more here.
Keywords: head; composite foam; oblique impacts; foam concept ... See more keywords
A New Assessment of Bicycle Helmets: The Brain Injury Mitigation Effects of New Technologies in Oblique Impacts
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-021-02785-0
Abstract: New helmet technologies have been developed to improve the mitigation of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in bicycle accidents. However, their effectiveness under oblique impacts, which produce more strains in the brain in comparison with vertical… read more here.
Keywords: oblique impacts; new technologies; brain injury; brain ... See more keywords