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Forensic Determination of Seat Belt Usage in Automotive Collisions: Development of a Diagnostic Tool
Technical Paper
2006-01-1128
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
The primary purpose of this research was to generate a “linked set” of data between collision severity, occupant weight and collision-induced seat belt markings to assist in reconstruction of motor vehicle accidents. The secondary purpose was to establish a preliminary threshold of belt load to produce known collision-induced seat belt markings. Sled tests were performed utilizing Hybrid III 5th and 50th percentile crash test dummies. Sled accelerations ranged from 10.0 g to 23.6 g and Delta-V’s from 6.4 m/s to 11.3 m/s. Post-test inspections and photographs taken of the seat belts documented collision-induced markings on components such as the D-Ring, latch plate, webbing and stitching. Belt loads were analyzed to establish preliminary thresholds for the production of observable markings.
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Authors
- David E. Raymond - Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University
- Cynthia A. Bir - Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University
- Paul C. Begeman - Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University
- Hai-Chun Chien - Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University
- Jeffrey B. Wheeler - Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University
Citation
Raymond, D., Bir, C., Begeman, P., Chien, H. et al., "Forensic Determination of Seat Belt Usage in Automotive Collisions: Development of a Diagnostic Tool," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-1128, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-1128.Also In
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