Energy attenuation performance of impact protection for motorcyclists

Bianca Albanese, Lauren Meredith, Tom Whyte, Tom Gibson, Liz de Rome, Michael Fitzharris, Matthew Baldock, Julie Brown

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Abstract

Energy attenuation provided by motorcycle impact protectors (IPs) is a mechanism that can be used to reduce loads transferred to the body of motorcyclists. Impact protectors have been shown to reduce the overall injury risk in motorcycle crashes [1] and severity of fracture injuries in laboratory tests [2‐3]. However, previous research shows little evidence that commonly used motorcycle IPs are effective in reducing the risk of fractures in real‐world crashes. Motorcycle IPs usually comply with the European Standard EN1621‐1, which sets minimum energy attenuation requirements. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of IPs worn by Australian riders in crashes, in terms of EN1621‐1 energy attenuation requirements and injury outcomes.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury
PublisherInternational Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury
Pages507-508
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventInternational Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI 2016) - Malaga, Spain
Duration: 14 Sept 201616 Sept 2016
http://www.ircobi.org/wordpress/downloads/irc16/default.htm (Conference Proceedings)

Conference

ConferenceInternational Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI 2016)
Abbreviated titleIRCOBI 2016
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMalaga
Period14/09/1616/09/16
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Keywords

  • Injury
  • motorcycle clothing
  • impact protection

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