A Novel Low-Cost Machine for Evaluating Helmet Performance in Bike Accident Scenarios
The increasing mortality rate in bike-related road accidents due to head injuries necessitates stronger helmets. This paper presents a cost-effective machine setup to evaluate helmet behavior during impacts. By employing unique methods to measure impact duration and post-impact energy absorption, th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Engineering Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/45/1/39 |
| Summary: | The increasing mortality rate in bike-related road accidents due to head injuries necessitates stronger helmets. This paper presents a cost-effective machine setup to evaluate helmet behavior during impacts. By employing unique methods to measure impact duration and post-impact energy absorption, this project eliminates the need for high-speed cameras. The results indicate that the developed machine enables scenario-based impact tests directly on helmets, providing valuable insights into collision effects. Validation confirms its effectiveness. The low-cost impact testing machine offers a practical solution for studying helmet performance and addressing the rising concerns surrounding bike accidents. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-4591 |