Partitioning the total seatback reaction force amongst the lumbar spine motion segments during simulated rear-impact collisions
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2019.1617455
Abstract: Purpose. This study aimed to determine how the seatback force is distributed across lumbar spine motion segments during a simulated low-velocity rear-impact collision with and without the application of mechanical lumbar support. Methods. A ferroresistive… read more here.
Keywords: rear impact; motion segments; lumbar; force ... See more keywords
Initial analysis of archived non-human primate frontal and rear impact data from the biodynamics data resource
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2017.1390570
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: The research objective was to conduct an initial analysis of non-human primate (NHP) data from frontal and rear impact events archived in the Biodynamics Data Resource (BDR) records of the Naval Biodynamics Laboratory… read more here.
Keywords: rear impact; impact; frontal rear; initial analysis ... See more keywords
Risk of concussion due to head acceleration in rear impact sled tests of passenger automobile seats
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2018.1532200
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Acceleration-based injury metrics can be useful for quantitatively evaluating risk of concussion (a form of mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI) after automobile collisions, especially when objective medical findings may be negative, as… read more here.
Keywords: head; rear impact; acceleration; concussion ... See more keywords
Adult occupant injury risk in rear impact and frontal impact: Effect of impact conditions and occupant-related factors
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2034797
Abstract: Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to compare the adult occupant injury risk on specific body regions in frontal and rear impact and to investigate the effect of those crash conditions and occupant-related… read more here.
Keywords: injury risk; rear impact; injury; frontal impact ... See more keywords
A current assessment of the THOR 50M in rear impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2023.2179370
Abstract: Abstract Objective This study presents a comparison of the Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR) 50M and Hybrid III (HIII) 50M anthropomorphic test device (ATD) geometries and rear impact head and neck biofidelity to… read more here.
Keywords: thor; head; test; rear impact ... See more keywords
Characterizing Lumbar Spine Kinematics and Kinetics During Simulated Low-Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
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DOI: 10.1123/jab.2021-0189
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recent work has demonstrated that low back pain is a common complaint following low-speed collisions. Despite frequent pain reporting, no studies involving human volunteers have been completed to examine the exposures in the lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; kinematics; lumbar support; low speed ... See more keywords
Dynamic Responses of Female Volunteers in Rear Impact Sled Tests at Two Head Restraint Distances
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.684003
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the biomechanical and kinematic responses of female volunteers with two different head restraint (HR) configurations when exposed to a low-speed rear loading environment. A series of rear… read more here.
Keywords: head; rear impact; impact sled; female volunteers ... See more keywords