Oblique impact analysis of cycling helmets made from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) and flax (Linum usitatissimum) natural fiber

• Main Authors: Abdullah, M. N., Muda, M. K. H., Mustapha, F., Yaakob, M. S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56898/1/Oblique%20impact%20analysis%20of%20cycling%20helmets%20made%20from%20kenaf%20%28Hibiscus%20cannabinus%29%20and%20flax%20%28Linum%20usitatissimum%29%20natural%20fiber.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56898/; https://www.mohejournal.com/index.php/mohe/article/view/MoHE_vol5%281%29_a5

This paper describes the performance of a natural-fiber-based cycling helmet in an oblique impact with a simulated road surface. The linear accelerations and impact energy of a head form weighing 4 kg were measured and calculated. Helmet standards require helmets to be tested with a simple drop test...