Publications by authors named "Kim Roddis"
Article Synopsis
- Research indicates that rear seat occupant protection has declined over the years, potentially linked to increased front-end stiffness in vehicles.
- Higher strength steels and thicker metal sheets were used to adjust vehicle stiffness in simulations, revealing that increased stiffness significantly raised the risk of serious head injuries from 4.8% to 24.2%.
- Additionally, the risk of chest injuries also increased slightly, aligning simulation results with real-world accident data.
