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A Study of Influences of Vehicle Speed and Front Structure on Pedestrian Impact Responses Using Mathematical Models

X. J. Liu Crash Safety Division, Department of Machine and Vehicle Design, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
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J. K. Yang Crash Safety Division, Department of Machine and Vehicle Design, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
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P. Lövsund Crash Safety Division, Department of Machine and Vehicle Design, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
Pages 31-42 | Published online: 15 Sep 2010

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