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Effects of Seatback Recline and Belt Restraint Type on PMHS Responses and Injuries in Rear-Facing Frontal Impacts

Journal Article
09-10-02-0012
ISSN: 2327-5626, e-ISSN: 2327-5634
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/09-10-02-0012
Published March 31, 2022 by SAE International in United States
Effects of Seatback Recline and Belt Restraint Type on PMHS Responses and Injuries in Rear-Facing Frontal Impacts
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Citation: Kang, Y., Stammen, J., Bendig, A., Agnew, A. et al., "Effects of Seatback Recline and Belt Restraint Type on PMHS Responses and Injuries in Rear-Facing Frontal Impacts," SAE Int. J. Trans. Safety 10(2):235-289, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/09-10-02-0012.
Language: English

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