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Dassault Releases SIMULIA Abaqus BioRID II Dummy Model

Abaqus BioRID II model is used to evaluate the risk of neck injury during a rear-end collision. In this rear-impact simulation, the dummy’s reaction is shown at 0, 110, and 250 milliseconds.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), whiplash injuries sustained in rear-end collisions account for approximately $8.5 billion in insurance claims annually. The new Abaqus BioRID II has been developed and validated in cooperation with the German Association for Research in Automobile Technology (FAT). The dummy model, in combination with the physical BioRID II crash test dummy, is used by automotive OEMs and suppliers to evaluate the realistic performance of complete seats (cushion and backrest), including head restraint systems designed to minimize whiplash injuries.

"Realistic simulation is proving to be ever more critical in the development of our seating systems to address market requirements and satisfy regulatory issues,” states Laurent Guerin, simulation methods manager, Automotive Seating Product Group, Faurecia. “The Abaqus BioRID II model is providing very accurate predictions and correlation against physical test results, and we are incorporating its usage as an integral part of our product development process. Such simulation capabilities enhance Faurecia’s efficiency and effectiveness in designing and manufacturing seats and head restraints that can reduce whiplash injuries in rear impact crashes.”

“The new Abaqus BioRID II model is an important component in the expansion of our automotive safety simulation solutions,” notes Marc Schrank, director of crashworthiness and occupant safety for SIMULIA. “Accurate and robust safety simulation solutions are a key factor in delivering Abaqus Unified FEA technology, which enables automotive OEMs and suppliers to leverage the power of realistic simulation and its associated intellectual property across multiple engineering disciplines.”

The Abaqus BioRID II model takes advantage of unique Abaqus technology to represent the complex neck and spine construction of the physical BioRID II dummy. This state-of-the-art technology enables accurate, yet computationally efficient, simulation of the accelerations and loads occurring in the spine, neck, and head during a rear-end collision.

The German Association for Research in Automobile Technology promotes scientific research of automobile performance, safety, materials, and efficiency. Member companies in the working group for crash and occupant safety simulation include Audi, BMW, CRH, Daimler, JCI, Karmann, Keiper, Opel, Porsche, and Volkswagen.

About SIMULIA

SIMULIA is the Dassault systems brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of Realistic Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified Finite Element Analysis, multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems, and lifecycle management solutions for managing simulation data, processes, and intellectual property. By building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product performance, reduces physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, R.I., USA, with R&D centers in Providence and in Suresnes, France, SIMULIA provides sales, services, and support through a global network of over 30 regional offices and distributors.

For more information, visit at http://www.simulia.com.

About Dassault systems

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault systems brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault systems develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault systems portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault systems is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges.

For more information, visit at http://www.3ds.com.

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