Biomechanical Response of the Human Body Inside a Military Vehicle Exposed to Mine Explosion.

Abstract

Biomechanical response of the human body inside a military vehicle exposed to AP mine explosion was studied using the finite element method. The main focus was placed on evaluation of the injury potential of the human body, particularly the brain, neck (cervical spine), and legs. Injury criteria used to evaluate the injury potential were HIC, IARV's, and some others. The military vehicle used in this research was M 1097A2, the basic model of HUMVEE. In addition to the evaluation of the injury potential, some design modifications to the present vehicle were considered in order to reduce the injury potential to the crew of the vehicle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA359627

Entities

People

  • Kyusang Lee

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Regions
  • Bone And Bones
  • Bone Fractures
  • Brain Injuries
  • Connective Tissue
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Human Body
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Vehicles
  • Pelvic Bones
  • Spinal Column
  • Spine

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.