ASM International Arizona Chapter
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| Automotive Side Window Glazing and Occupant Injury in Rollover |
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ABSTRACT |
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Over the past decade, the auto industry has seen a growth in the use of laminated glass for side window applications in passenger vehicles. While the stated purposes for the implementation of this material have included sound attenuation, UV and IR light reduction, and theft deterrence, it has been postulated that laminated glass can improve occupant retention rates during automobile rollover. This presentation will provide the attendee with historical background on tempered and laminated glass usage in automobiles, summarize the functional properties of tempered and laminated glass as they relate to occupant retention and occupant injury, summarize key findings from prior glass research, and review recent tests evaluating the retention characteristics of laminated glass in the rollover environment.
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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY |
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Dr. Michael Carhart is a Principal in Exponent’s Biomechanics practice and is based in the Test and Engineering Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Carhart’s expertise is in the biomechanics of human injury and accident reconstruction, specializing in the areas of musculoskeletal dynamics, occupant dynamics, human injury tolerance, vehicular rollover, and occupant-to glazing interaction. He has a decade of experience analyzing accidents and injuries associated with transportation, falls, and the workplace. Dr. Carhart has researched human motion, loading, and injury potential through the analysis and interpretation of the crash-test responses of anthropomorphic test devices (ATD's), the development and application of computational models of the human body, and statistical analyses. His research efforts in rollover include restraint evaluations and the performance of laminated glass as it relates to occupant loading and containment, and involve computer modeling, component-level testing, and full-scale rollover testing. Dr. Carhart has also applied rehabilitation engineering approaches to effect functional recovery following spinal cord injury, including electrical stimulation and sensorimotor training. Dr. Carhart is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Harrington Department of Bioengineering at Arizona State University (ASU). Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Carhart was a Research Scientist at the Arizona BioDesign Institute at ASU, and a consultant with Forensic Dynamics, LLC. Dr. Carhart has undergraduate and graduate teaching experience in biomechanics, biomedical instrumentation, computer modeling, and microcomputer applications in bioengineering.
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Date: |
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Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 |
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6:00 pm Social (FREE Beer!) |
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6:30 pm Dinner |
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7:00 pm Speaker |
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Location: |
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The Old Spaghetti Factory |
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1418 North Central Avenue, Phoenix |
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Phone (602) 257-0380 |
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Just south of McDowell Road on the West side of Central Avenue in historic central Phoenix |
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Dinner Selections: |
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Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce |
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Seasoned Meatballs & Spaghetti & Savory Tomato Sauce (Marinara) |
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Spinach Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce |
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Dinner comes with green salad, bread, tea / Coffee / milk / soda, & spumoni for dessert. |
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Cost: |
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Members / Non-members $20.00 |
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Materials Students FREE (with RSVP!!!)
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Please bring Cash or Check (No Credit Cards) |
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· Reservations Strongly Encouraged · |
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(in order to plan for adequate food and refreshments) |
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