Research Article
A Computationally Efficient Finite Element Pedestrian Model for Head Safety: Development and Validation
Table 2
Information of impact conditions for pelvis, abdomen, thorax, and shoulder validation.
| Segment | Impact speed | Impact direction | Impact location |
| Pelvis | 5.2 and 9.8 m/s | Medial-lateral direction | Greater trochanter | Abdomen | 6.8 and 9.4 m/s | 30° toward the medial-lateral direction | 7.5 cm below the xiphoid process | Thorax | 6.5 and 9.5 m/s | 30° toward the medial-lateral direction | Aligned to the xiphoid process | Shoulder | 4.5 and 6.8 m/s | Medial-lateral direction | Shoulder region |
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