- Author
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Robbins, D. H.
- Title
- Guidebook on Anthropomorphic Test Dummy Usage. Final Report. July 1976-March 1977.
- Coporate
- Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBS GCR 77-91; UM-HSRI-BI-77-19
March 31, 1977
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- NBS-6-9011
- Keywords
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anatomical models; safety engineering; collision research; research; standardization; dynamic tests; impact tests; highway transportation; traffic safety; buildings; glass; glazes; injuries; helmets; children; bibliographies
- Abstract
- The report addresses the role which may be played by impact test dummies in developing countermeasures to cope with the high incidence of safety problems related to building structures. Possible roles are discussed in safety problem identification, countermeasure development, and in the preparation of standardized test procedures. The parameters of a test using a dummy are grouped according to: (1) representation of a human victim; (2) representation of the environment in which an injury may occur; (3) the interaction between the victim (dummy) and his environment; and (4) the injuries (transducer or other measurements in the case of the dummy) which occur. Dummies are classified according to sophistication ranging from anthropometric form to impact body blocks and finally to sophisticated anthropomorphic test devices used in automotive safety. Test procedures and data processing are discussed. A bibliography, coded by subject, is also included.