A Computer Model for Simulating an Unrestrained Driver in Frontal Collisions 820469
This paper discusses the development, test case simulation and preliminary sensitivity study of a computer model designated SCORES (Steering Column and Occupant REsponse Simulation). The model was developed to simulate an occupant impacting a steering assembly in a frontal collision. The interactions of various body regions with steering assembly contact surfaces are modeled by defining the force deflection properties. During the impact event, the program describes the rotation and deformation of the wheel about the column, rotation, displacement and stroke of the column due to occupant loading and intrusion. Applications of the model could be:
To reconstruct actual accident cases.
To assess safety performance of steering assemblies.
To predict improved performance of steering assemblies.
Citation: Stucki, S. and Fitzpatrick, M., "A Computer Model for Simulating an Unrestrained Driver in Frontal Collisions," SAE Technical Paper 820469, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/820469. Download Citation
Author(s):
Sheldon L. Stucki, Michael U. Fitzpatrick
Pages: 16
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Occupant Crash Interaction With the Steering System-SP-0507
Related Topics:
Computer simulation
Frontal collisions
Body regions
Assembling
Vehicle drivers
Vehicle occupants
Simulation and modeling
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