Injury Mechanism and Crash Kinematic of Cyclists in Accidents - An Analysis of Real Accidents 892425
For this study 614 accidents of two-wheel users were investigated by a scientific research team within the framework of local accident documentations.
The accident and injury situations are described, and cognitions from accident simulation tests are additionally evaluated with dummies. Throwing distances of two-wheelers and riders reveal the characteristics of the movement kinematic, in relation to impact speeds. Head impact points are described in detail and sustained injuries are recorded, divided into type and severity (AIS). Furthermore, differences of traumatizing between children and adult cyclists are discussed.
Citation: Otte, D., "Injury Mechanism and Crash Kinematic of Cyclists in Accidents - An Analysis of Real Accidents," SAE Technical Paper 892425, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/892425. Download Citation
Author(s):
D. Otte
Affiliated:
Accident Research Unit Medical University of Hannover Federal German Republic
Pages: 20
Event:
33rd Stapp Car Crash Conference
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Thirty-Third Stapp Car Crash Conference-P-227, SAE Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars-V98-6
Related Topics:
Head injuries
Injuries
Kinematics
Adults
Mental processes
Crashes
Anthropometric test devices
Children
Documentation
Research and development
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