Designing Motorcycle Helmet to Reduce Traumatic Brain Injuries
Disciplines
Acoustics, Dynamics, and Controls | Applied Mechanics | Computer-Aided Engineering and Design | Electro-Mechanical Systems | Manufacturing | Other Mechanical Engineering
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Most Americans rely on driving to meet their day-to-day transportation needs. While driving on American highways is inherently dangerous, studies show that it is significantly more dangerous for motorcycle operators. The purpose of this research project is to simulate the effects of impact a motorcyclist would experience from an accident. The data collected would be used to design the most effective helmet to reduce traumatic injuries. The simulations used are performed using static and dynamic testing. Static testing is done using a linear loading at a specific point on the helmet using the MTS Insight Machine and accelerometers. Dynamic testing is done using a drop test, accelerometers, and an infrared slow-motion camera.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
SPCEET - Mechanical Engineering
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Muhammad Salman
Additional Faculty
Muhammad Salman, Mechanical Engineering, msalman1@kennesaw.edu Santana Roberts, Mechanical Engineering, srobe157@kennesaw.edu
Designing Motorcycle Helmet to Reduce Traumatic Brain Injuries
Most Americans rely on driving to meet their day-to-day transportation needs. While driving on American highways is inherently dangerous, studies show that it is significantly more dangerous for motorcycle operators. The purpose of this research project is to simulate the effects of impact a motorcyclist would experience from an accident. The data collected would be used to design the most effective helmet to reduce traumatic injuries. The simulations used are performed using static and dynamic testing. Static testing is done using a linear loading at a specific point on the helmet using the MTS Insight Machine and accelerometers. Dynamic testing is done using a drop test, accelerometers, and an infrared slow-motion camera.