Traffic collisions are incidents with high fatality rate which generate billions of US dollars of
loss worldwide each year. Post-collision scene reconstruction, which involves knowledge of …

Finite element (FE) head models have become powerful tools in many fields within
neuroscience, especially for studying the biomechanics of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

Finite element human body models (HBMs) are becoming increasingly important numerical
tools for traffic safety. Developing a validated and reliable HBM from the start requires …

Autonomous mobility devices such as transport, cleaning, and delivery robots, hold a
massive economic and social benefit. However, their deployment should not endanger …

Playground-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children remain a considerable problem
world-wide and current safety standards are being questioned due to historical reasons …

Abstract Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) is considered by some authors to be a leading cause
of traumatic death in children less than two years of age and skull fractures are commonly …

Objective This study explores possible challenges for child occupants in reclined seating
positions, applying current protection systems. Using PIPER 6 y in frontal impacts, the aim …

Bone is a heterogeneous, hierarchical biocomposite material made of an organic matrix
filled with a mineral component, which plays an important role in bone strength. Although the …

Playgrounds surface test standards have been introduced to reduce the number of fatal and
severe injuries. However, these test standards have several simplifications to make it …

Objective Our objective was to study the effect on child occupant kinematics and loading by
differences in booster cushion designs and attachment in a frontal impact. Methods Three …