Computational modelling and simulation of pedestrian subsystem impactor with Sedan vehicle and truck model
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2021-02-16Author
Mohammed, Obaidur Rahman
Suresh, D. V.
Lankarani, Hamid M.
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Mohammed, O. R., Suresh, D. V., & Lankarani, H. M. (2020). Computational modelling and simulation of pedestrian subsystem impactor with sedan vehicle and truck model. Paper presented at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 5 doi:10.1115/IMECE2020-24372
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The increase in public transportation in the last decade has resulted in a larger pedestrian population and hence a larger number of pedestrian collisions. In the past, car-pedestrian accident prevention had been a challenge for automotive and transport safety members. Recent reports in car-pedestrian accidents have influenced many improvements to prioritize pedestrian protection for automotive industries. The number of pedestrian fatalities in U.S has raised in last decade proportionally, Car manufacturers, and transport investigation teams are implementing new product designs and adding new development methods to reduce the risk of pedestrian collisions. In this study, adult headform and upper legform is tested with a finite element vehicle model to examine the simulation results and injury behavior during impact. All finite element simulation tests are produced under Euro-NCAP Committee regulations. Finite element models are configured as per the regulation’s and testing criteria. Both upper legform impactor and adult headform finite simulation results are tested with assessing criteria limits. Finite simulation tests are carried on the LS-DYNA – Code platform. This comparative study between sedan and pickup finite vehicle models gives an injury risk prediction of pedestrian safety and assesses design parameters of automotive industries.
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