Head injury biomechanics: Quantification of head injury measures in rear-end motor vehicle collisions
Posted on:1999-01-10
Degree:M.S
Type:Thesis
University:University of Southern California
Candidate:Singh, Jai Prakash
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GTID:2464390014970005
Subject:Health Sciences
Abstract/Summary:
Nineteen human volunteer vehicle to vehicle low speed rear-end motor vehicle collisions were conducted with the stated purpose of quantifying appropriate head injury measures. Struck vehicle change in velocities ranged from 0.79 to 6.90 miles per hour. Struck vehicle center of gravity +G...