Enhancement vehicle's occupant safety by using vehicle dynamics control systems in vehicle-to-barrier offset frontal collision

Mustafa Elkady, Ahmed Elmarakbi*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A multi-body occupant mathematical model is developed to capture the occupant kinematics during frontal offset collision. Different cases of vehicle dynamics control systems have been used during the collision to show their effect on the occupant dynamic response. The occupant deceleration and the occupant's chest and head rotational acceleration are used as injury criteria. It is shown from the numerical simulations that the occupant behaviour can be captured and analysed quickly and accurately. Furthermore, it is shown that the VDCS can affect the crash characteristics positively and the occupant safety is improved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 9: Automotive Safety Technology
PublisherSpringer
Pages179-191
Number of pages13
Volume9
ISBN (Print)9783642338045
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Event34th FISITA World Automotive Congress - Beijing, China
Duration: 27 Nov 201230 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
NumberVOL. 9
Volume197 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference34th FISITA World Automotive Congress
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period27/11/1230/11/12

Keywords

  • Collision mitigation
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Occupant kinematics
  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Vehicle safety

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