Drop test simulation of motorcycle helmets

This project aims at optimising the design of laminated composite motorcycle helmets under impact loading. The project was funded by Hong Jin Crown (HJC) Corporation which is the biggest motorcycle helmet manufacturing company in Korea.

The motorcycle helmets made by different FRP materials such as Carbon, Kevlar and Glass were tested under impact loads (drop test at 3m height) on flat and hemi anvils at various locations (front, rear, top, and side) of the helmet. The FE model was developed in LS-DYNA to predict the acceleration and the failure mode of the helmet. Parametric study was also performed to optimise the design of helmets.