Experimental Data for Development of Finite Element Models: Head/Thoraco-Abdomen/Pelvis. Volume 2. THORACE-ABDOMEN

摘要

Validation of biomechanical computer models of impact biodynamics cannot be accomplished without descriptive experimental data. The research program, therefore, involved data gathering on the kinematics and damage response of three human cadaver subsystems: the head, the thoraco-abdomen, and the pelvis. 14 unembalmed human cadavers were utilized in 68 dynamic impact tests. The research program entailed 14 head impacts (6 subjects), 41 thoraco-abdominal impacts (11 subjects), and 13 pelvis impacts (10 subjects). In addition, the thoraco-abdominal tests were supplemented with static three-point bending tests conducted on rib specimens from 5 of the dynamically tested cadavers.