Motorist Head and Body Impact Analysis, Methodologies and Reconstruction

Authors

• D. M. Severy
• D. M. Blaisdell
• L. S. Horn

Topic

• Head injuries
• Restraint systems
• Passenger compartments
• Evacuation and escape
• Crashes
• Vehicle occupants
• Injuries
• Switches
• Windows and windshields

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