Abstract: The first objective of the study was to determine the thorax and abdomen deflection time corridors using the equal stress equal velocity approach from oblique side impact sled tests with postmortem human surrogates fitted ...

Abstract: The aims of this investigation were to delineate the internal biomechanics of the spine under vertical impact vector and assess the probability of injury. Male and female whole-body human finite element models were used. ...

Abstract: Increased interest in the airline industry to enhance occupant comfort and maximize seating density has prompted the design and installation of obliquely mounted seats in aircraft. Previous oblique whole-body sled tests ...