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This paper describes the development and validation of a finite element model of the SID-IIs beta+-prototype dummy using a nonlinear explicit finite element code. The geometry of the SID-IIs dummy is modeled with shell and solid elements from digital scans. The material properties are derived from dynamic tests and the model validation is conducted on component, subassembly and full assembly levels. Component level validation of the head/neck, arm, ribs, and lumbar spine is presented. The model validation of the thorax and pelvis subassemblies as well as pendulum calibration tests (shoulder, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis) and rigid-wall sled tests of the fully assembled dummy mode is also presented. The model response compares favorably with experimental data and provides a reasonable level of confidence in the model biofidelity.

A complete finite element model of the BioSID side impact dummy was created using the finite element code RADIOSS. The objective of this work was to develop an accurate and stable dummy model, which can capture the dummy behavior due to a localized impact or in a full-scale side impact finite element model with reasonable CPU time. This warranted the development of a detailed dummy model which reflects the BioSID geometrically and has material characteristics similar to the physical dummy. This paper describes the stages of the model development and discusses the issues which influence the accuracy of the dummy model predictions. It also shows comparisons of the dummy model responses and kinematics with a series of sled test data and calibration tests specified in the BioSID User's Manual.