Side Impact Dummy Models

The finite element models of the FAT are developed in conjunction with the German Association for Automotive Research (FAT) by DYNAmore. In the FAT the German automotive industry joins parts of their research activities. The models are permanently improved and highly validated in accordance to the physical dummies. The model of the SIDIIs has been developed by FTSS Inc. FTSS is the largest manufacturer of dummies and develops also finite element models.

PDB WorldSID-50

DYNAmore has developed a model of the WorldSID 50%. The model is validated with material, component and sled tests. The model was developed with a consortium of the German OEMs (PDB: Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and VW). The methods applied are the same as in the previous projects with the FAT for the ES-2, ES-2re, USSID, and BIORID model. The table below provides some general information about the release 2.0.1 of the WorldSID 50th percentile male model:

 

Item # Number
Nodes 168689
Materials 600
Solids 96744
Beams 655
Shells/ Membranes 112367

Download Manual PDB WSID-50 v2.0

Link to Dummy Website

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FAT ES-2 and ES-2re Dummy Model

The dummy is used in US-NCAP- and Euro-NCAP side impact assessment, the ES-2re will be used in the new FMVSS214. The dummy is also used for the legal authorization in Europe, Japan and the United States. The table below provides some general information about the release v5.01 of FAT ES-2 model. The version v5.01 of the ES-2re, a variation of the ES-2 for the authorization and the evaluation in the United States, is also available with a comparable number of entities.

 

Item # Number
Nodes 98129
Materials 109
Solids 166137
Beams 318
Shells/ Membranes 92597

Download Manual on the ES-2 / ES-2re v4.5

Link to Dummy Website

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FTSS SID-IIs Model

The dummy represents a small female body and is used in an IIHS side impact load case, in the FMVSS214 and the US-NCAP load cases. The table below provides some general information about the release 3.1a of the SID-IIs model. A version for Build Level C (BLC) and Level D (BLD) is available.

 

Item # Number
Nodes 68396
Materials 341
Solids 50955
Beams 372
Shells/ Membranes 47003
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FAT EuroSID Model

The dummy is used in the legal authorization in South Korea, Australia, China and India. The table below provides some general information about the actual release 3.6 of the model.

 

Item # Number
Nodes 61000
Materials 60
Solids 96000
Beams 50
Shells/ Membranes 43000
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FAT US-SID and SIDHIII Model

The latest model of the FAT US-SID is version v5.0. The dummy is used in the subsiding FMVSS214 regulation and in the SINCAP load case. The modified version, the SIDHIII v5.1 is used in lateral impact to a pole. For both dummies a detailed model is available. The table below provides some general information about the actual multiple validated model of the US-SID.

 

Item # Number
Nodes 64706
Materials 58
Solids 99540
Beams 104
Shells/ Membranes 49159

Download Manual on the US-SID v5.0

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Additional Information on the Side Impact Dummy Models

Ideas on Applying Very Fine Models in Dummy Model Development
Modeling Techniques for Predictive and Robust Dummy Models - Comparison with Validation and Verification, Considerations in other Applications

Comparison of ES-2re with ES-3 and USSID - Considerations for ES-2re model in FMVSS Tests
New Side Impact Dummy Developments
15 Years of Finite Element Dummy Development within the FAT