Wojciech Toboła, Mateusz Papis, Dominik Jastrzębski, Rafał Perz_
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Abstract
Purpose This study aims to develop an energy-absorbing structure for bicycle helmets to minimize head injuries caused by collisions. The research team explores three geometric structures produced through additive methods and compares their energy absorption properties with a standard bicycle helmet made of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam. Methods The study prepared samples of three geometric structures (a ball, a honeycomb, and a conical shape) and a fragment of a bicycle helmet made of EPS foam with the same overall dimensions. Laboratory tests were conducted using a pneumatic hammer, piston compressor, anvil, triaxial accelerometer, and data processing systems. Three crash tests were performed for each type of structure, and the anvil's maximum acceleration and stopping distance after the crash were analyzed. Results The study found that the energy absorption properties of the Polylactic Acid (PLA) material printed with the incremental method were comparable or better than those of the EPS material used in helmets. The geometric structure of the energy-absorbing material played a crucial role in its effectiveness. The most promising results were obtained for the ball samples. Conclusions The study concluded that further research on energy-absorbing structures made using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method could be useful in the production of bicycle helmets. The results show that the geometric structure of the energy-absorbing material is a crucial factor in its effectiveness. The findings suggest that the ball-shaped structure made with PLA material printed using the incremental method could be a promising design for bicycle helmets to minimize head injuries caused by collisions.
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Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics is a platform allowing presentation of investigations results, exchange of ideas and experiences among researchers with technical and medical background.
Papers published in Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics may cover a wide range of topics in biomechanics, including, but not limited to:
Tissue Biomechanics,
Orthopedic Biomechanics,
Biomaterials,
Sport Biomechanics.