Interaction of cyclists and cars during side collision - head injuries and confrontation with pedestrian throw formulas - multibody simulation
Abstract
This study finds out whether it is appropriate to analyze cyclist accidents by using the relations describing the pedestrian throw and using the simulation software models the side-impact collision caused by car. In relation to HIC, three different shapes of the front part of the car and three basic cyclist's positions were compared.
The usual question during the reconstruction of accidents is how fast the car was driving. Groups of investigators determinate relations specially appointed to estimate the impact velocity of vehicles.
It is based on the throw distance measured directly on the spot.