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A Simple Vibration Model for the Imapct Response Analysis of a Helmet

헬멧의 충격응답 분석을 위한 단순진동 모델

  • Choi, Myung-Jin (Dept. of Mechanical Eng., College of Eng., Kyung Hee University)
  • 최명진 (경희대학교 공과대학 기계공학과)
  • Received : 2014.01.13
  • Accepted : 2014.02.25
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

In this study, to analyze the impulsive response of a helmet, a simple vibration model is presented. Based upon the experimental data and the simulation results, an equivalent one degree of freedom vibrational system is adapted, and transient impulsive responses are analysed to investigate the influence of engineering parameters such as damping, natural frequency, and impact velocity on the impulsive response of the helmet. Maximum gravitational acceleration reduces as the damping factor value increases. When the damping factor value is around 0.6 or larger, the maximum acceleration does not change. With respect to the natural frequency and the impact velocity, it increases linearly. The relationship between head injury criterion(HIC) and maximum gravitational acceleration is also presented. The scheme of this study is expected to be utilized to economize the design process of high quality helmets.

본 연구에서는 헬멧의 충격응답을 분석하기 위한 단순진동모델을 제시하였다. 실제 헬멧 설계 및 검증과정에서 사용하는 데이터에 기반을 두고 단자유도 진동모델을 채택하였다. 충격에 의한 과도진동응답을 산출하여, 헬멧의 감쇠, 고유진동수, 충돌속도와 같은 인자들이 헬멧의 충격응답에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다. 최대 G-가속도는 감쇠가 증가함에 따라 감소하였고, 감쇠비가 0.6 이상이 되면 최대 가속도의 값은 변화가 없었다. 고유진동수와 충돌속도에 관하여는 선형적으로 증가하였다. 두부 상해기준(Head Injury Criterion, HIC) 과 최대가속도의 관계도 제시하였다. 본 연구에서의 해석모델이 고품질 경량화 헬멧의 설계과정에서 경제성 제고에 활용될 수 있기를 기대한다.

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