Análisis biomecánico de los conductores de autobuses de dos pisos durante un impacto frontal y lateral

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing frontal and lateral impact collisions in a double-decker bus, adhering to the regulations of the UN/ECE (Regulations 66 and 29) and the Ecuadorian Institute of Standardization (INEN) (regulation 1323:2009 for passenger buses). The finite element method (FEM) is employed to simulate collision scenarios. The main objective is to assess the driver and co-driver's behavior during these events. The obtained results provide crucial data on the performance of both occupants at the moment of impact, essential for enhancing safety.