Numerical Analysis of the Impact between a PTW Rider and a Car in Different Accident Configuration

The objective of this paper is to analyze the difference of the kinematics for different accident configurations involving a power two wheelers (PTW) users and a family car. The difference of the speed impact, the angle of impact, the morphology of the rider and the type of PTW (motorcycle/scooter) is studied. This work was based on a numerical approach and about 150 multibody simulations were performed.