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.

SegmentImpact speedImpact directionImpact location

Pelvis5.2 and 9.8 m/sMedial-lateral directionGreater trochanter
Abdomen6.8 and 9.4 m/s30° toward the medial-lateral direction7.5 cm below the xiphoid process
Thorax6.5 and 9.5 m/s30° toward the medial-lateral directionAligned to the xiphoid process
Shoulder4.5 and 6.8 m/sMedial-lateral directionShoulder region