A mathematical model of the BIOSID dummy

摘要

A two-dimensional lumped-mass model of the BIOSID dummy was developed to be used as a complement to mechanical simulations. The software used was the crash victim simulation program MADYM02D. The mathematical BIOSID dummy consisted of eleven body parts; head, neck, arm, shoulder rib, thoracic ribs, abdominal ribs, spine, and pelvis. The spine and ribs were connected by a number of non linear springs and dampers. The model was used to evaluate the protective effects of side-airbags and interior padding in automobile side impacts.