Research on the protection of far-side occupants under different side impact conditions

Wei Zhang

doi:10.54254/2977-3903/2025.20887

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Research on the protection of far-side occupants under different side impact conditions

Wei Zhang *^,1,

¹ Tongji University

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/2025.20887

Abstract

In the development of side-impact safety performance in automobiles, the injury conditions of far-side occupants have gradually been incorporated into the evaluation system of automotive safety in China. This study, based on three side-impact conditions in the Chinese automotive safety assessment system, employs the finite element method to analyze the injury and motion characteristics of far-side occupants under various impact scenarios. The results indicate that in the C-NCAP 75° POLE condition, certain impact areas of the far-side dummy sustain more severe injuries. These findings provide data references for the development of safety performance measures aimed at protecting far-side occupants.

Keywords

Far-side occupant protection, side impact, motion posture, ES-2re dummy

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Zhang,W. (2025). Research on the protection of far-side occupants under different side impact conditions. Advances in Engineering Innovation,15,74-78.

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Journal：Advances in Engineering Innovation

Volume number: Vol.15

ISSN：2977-3903(Print) / 2977-3911(Online)

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