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Impact Analysis of Motorcycle Helmet: Finite Element Modeling

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Proceedings of the 2nd Human Engineering Symposium (HUMENS 2023)

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The motorcycle helmet is necessary for riders to wear it while riding a motorcycle. The principal reason for a motorcycle helmet is to soak up the energy of the collision and minimizes the risk of head injury to the rider's head in the event of an impact and improves safety. This research aims to model different types of face helmets and analyze the impact performance of motorcycle safety helmets. The three most significant designs that are widely used are full-face, open-face and half-face helmets. The designs will then be simulated in Inventor Nastran. The FEA will be conducted to investigate the maximum von Misses stress and total deformation of the helmet. It can be concluded that half-face design helmets yield the highest von Misses stress and total deformation value of 5.7 x 105  MPa and 3.9 mm, respectively. The results provide a potential solution for ensuring better motorcycle helmet for protection.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank University Malaysia Pahang for providing the financial support under the University Internal Fundamental Research Grant No. RDU220365 and Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme (PGRS190337).

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  1. Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

    N. Aimi Huda & M. S. Salwani

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  1. Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

    Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan

  2. Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

    Mohd Nadzeri Omar

  3. Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

    Nasrul Hadi Johari

  4. School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Yongmin Zhong

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Aimi Huda, N., Salwani, M.S. (2024). Impact Analysis of Motorcycle Helmet: Finite Element Modeling. In: Hassan, M.H.A., Omar, M.N., Johari, N.H., Zhong, Y. (eds) Proceedings of the 2nd Human Engineering Symposium. HUMENS 2023. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6890-9_19

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