Evaluation of Head Linear and Rotational Acceleration Response to Various Linear-Induced Impact Scenarios

Incidents resulting in head injury generally involve components of both linear and rotational motion. The protection of the head from injury most often comes from the use of some form of helmet. Helmets currently are designed only to protect the head from linear accelerations. Recent research involv...

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Main Author: Roy, Robert Paul
Published: Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange 2007
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Online Access:http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/205