Comparison of Models Simulating Occupant Response with Air Bags 840451
Two computer models, ABAG 19 and HSRI-3D, were validated against experimental data to determine and compare their capability for simulating the responses of air bag restrained automobile occupants in severe frontal collisions. Standard sets of model input parameters were developed for both driver and passenger. The primary objective was to determine which model was best suited for determining potential crashworthiness in a large number of production vehicles. Advantages and disadvantages of the models were determined, using criteria such as accuracy, ease of use, quality of documentation and user orientation.
Citation: Enouen, S., Guenther, D., Saul, R., and MacLaughlin, T., "Comparison of Models Simulating Occupant Response with Air Bags," SAE Technical Paper 840451, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/840451. Download Citation
Author(s):
Susan Enouen, Dennis A. Guenther, Roger A. Saul, Thomas F. MacLaughlin
Affiliated:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, East Liberty, OH
Pages: 19
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Passenger Car Inflatable Restraint Systems-A Compendium of Published Safety Research-PT-31, SAE 1984 Transactions-V93-84
Related Topics:
Airbag systems
Computer simulation
Frontal collisions
Vehicle drivers
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