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Development and Validation of a Finite Element Model of the THOR Lower Extremity
Technical Paper
2005-01-1295
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
A finite element (FE) model of the THOR lower extremity (THOR-LX) was developed to enhance research using the THOR-LX. A three-dimensional representation of the physical THOR-LX was created with the same functionality: 3-axis ankle rotation, compliant tibia element, Achilles' cable, and deformable skin. The model outputs the same measurements as the THOR-LX hardware. The completed finite element model was correlated with the physical THOR-LX by simulating ten physical experiments and comparing the results. It was concluded that the FE model may be used to reasonably predict the results of physical tests performed with the THOR-LX.
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Authors
- J. Quinn Campbell - AASA Inc.
- John Varellis - AASA Inc.
- Rabih Tannous - AASA Inc.
- Mark Haffner - National Transportation Biomechanics Research Center, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation
- Erik Takhounts - National Transportation Biomechanics Research Center, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation
- Rolf Eppinger - National Transportation Biomechanics Research Center, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation
Citation
Campbell, J., Varellis, J., Tannous, R., Haffner, M. et al., "Development and Validation of a Finite Element Model of the THOR Lower Extremity," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-1295, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-1295.Also In
Occupant Safety, Safety-Critical Systems, and Crashworthiness
Number: SP-1923; Published: 2005-04-11
Number: SP-1923; Published: 2005-04-11
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