Energy-Absorbing Car Seat Designs for Reducing Whiplash

HİMMETOĞLU, SELÇUK; Acar, M.; Bouazza-Marouf, K.; Taylor, A.

doi:10.1080/15389580802365767

Energy-Absorbing Car Seat Designs for Reducing Whiplash

HİMMETOĞLU S., Acar M., Bouazza-Marouf K., Taylor A. J.

TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION, vol.9, no.6, pp.583-591, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 9 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1080/15389580802365767
Journal Name: TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.583-591
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: This study presents an investigation of anti-whiplash features that can be implemented in a car seat to reduce whiplash injuries in the case of a rear impact. The main emphasis is on achieving a seat design with good energy absorption properties.