The main aim of the presented research was to check mechanical response of human body model under loads that can occur during airplane accidents and compare results of analysis with some results of experimental tests described in literature. In simulations, new multi-purpose human body model, the VIRTHUMAN, was used. The whole model, as well as its particular segments, was earlier validated based on experimental data, which proved its accuracy to simulate human body dynamic response under condition typical for car crashes, but it was not validated for loads with predominant vertical component (loads acting along spinal column), typical for airplane crashes. Due to limitation of available experimental data, the authors focused on conducting calculations for the case introduced in 14 CFR: Parts 23.562 and 25.562, paragraph (b)(1), knowing as the 60 • pitch test. The analysis consists in comparison of compression load measured in lumbar section of spine of the FAA HIII Dummy (experimental model) and in the Virthuman (numerical model). The performed analyses show numerical stability of the model and satisfactory agreement between experimental data and simulated Virthuman responses. In that sense, the Virthuman model, although originally developed for automotive analyses, shows also great potential to become valuable tool for applications in aviation crashworthiness and safety analyses, as well.
This paper presents development of simulation tests for a driving simulation station in ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) system scenarios. Experiment assumptions, simulation tests procedures, selection of the tested group, analyzed parameters and the results of the preliminary tests were discussed. The comparison between ride parameters of volunteers and a car equipped with ACC system and validation of previously created fuzzy-driver model are main aims of the study. The experiment, composed with two exercises (outside urban and mixed scenarios) will be performed on previously identified tested group of volunteers. Ride parameters, such as velocity, distance to a leading car, time gap, will be assessed according to a prepared procedure.
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