Flex-PLI FE
In 2000, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) and the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) initiated development of the "Flexible Pedestrian Legform Impactor (Flex-PLI)".
The impactor represents a 50th percentile male leg which is struck from the right side. The Flex-PLI (Flexible Pedestrian Legform Impactor) simulates the flexible nature of the human bone. It is fired from a linear guide into the bumper of a static vehicle at 40 km/h for the assessment of pedestrian lower leg and knee injuries.
The model is validated for inverse certification using a newly developed honeycomb impactor. Friction tests were conducted for different material types and contact friction values were updated to improve model performance.
Humanetics offers highly detailed and validated Flex-PLI models in ANSYS LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH, ABAQUS, and RADIOSS Finite Element codes.
Specifications
Solver Code & Version Number
| Model | ANSYS LS-DYNA | PAM CRASH | RADIOSS | ABAQUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex-PLI Regulated FE | 1.5 | N/A | 1.5.1 | 1.0 |
Regulations
| WHERE USED | DEFINING REGULATION |
|---|---|
| Latin NCAP | Latin NCAP Pedestrian Protection 2020 Assessment Protocol v1.1.1 |
| US NCAP | Proposed US NCAP |
Licensing
1. Annual License
The model is leased for a period of one year and renewable on its anniversary of purchase. Model support and upgrades are provided during this period.
2. Paid-up License
The model is purchased on a perpetual license basis. Model support and upgrades are provided at no additional cost for the first year of licensing. Thereafter, additional annual model maintenance, enhancement, and support services may be purchased for the second and subsequent years of licensing.
3. Licensing Procedure
Licenses are provided on a per-site basis and require the execution of a model license agreement between the customer and Humanetics. Usage of the model is limited to the site listed on the license agreement. For full terms and conditions please request a sample license agreement for your review.
4. Humanetics Finite Element Dummy Model Distributors
The Humanetics Finite Element dummy models are distributed worldwide through a network of distributors associated with the solver code and experts in the field of occupant safety simulation, who provide local customer support, training, and arrange licensing.
DISTRIBUTORS
| SOLVER | REGION | DISTRIBUTOR | CONTACT | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSYS LS-DYNA | North America, South America | Humanetics | Pankaj Deshmukh | +1 734 233 5963 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> |
| Mainland China and Taiwan | Humanetics China | Jie Han | +86 21 60901300 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| India, Malaysia, Australia, Vietnam | Humanetics India | Pradeep Mohan | +91 80 6814 6430 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| UK | Humanetics Europe | Robert Kant | +31 183 769005 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| France | Dynamore France | Nima Edjtemai | +33 6 86 08 59 58 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| Germany and Surrounding regions | Dynamore Germany | Ulrich Franz | +49 5082 9140051 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| Sweden | Dynamore Sweden | Marcus Redhe | +46 70 55 131 42 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| Japan | Humanetics Japan | Takahiko Sugiyama | +81 70 3852 7004 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| Japan | JSOL Corporation | Takashi Murakami | +81 3 5859 6020 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| Korea | JAT CO., LTD. | In-Sang Yoo | +82 31 726-5033 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> | |
| RADIOSS | Global distributor | Altair Engineering, Inc. | Franck Njilie | +33 1 41 33 09 90 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> |
| ABAQUS | Global distributor | Humanetics | Pankaj Deshmukh | +1 734 233 5963 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> |
| PAM-CRASH | Global distributor | ESI-Group. | <a href="https://www.esi-group.com/">Refer to the ESI-Group Website</a> | ||
CAD
Humanetics offers surfaced 3D CAD models for use in vehicle packaging studies using major common CAD systems. The models are available in IGES Format for import to CATIA, Pro/Engineer, IDEAS, Unigraphics, PDGS and other IGES compatible systems. The models are derived from the Humanetics family of finite element dummy models and 3-D dummy design geometry. CAD models are only offered as a paid-up license.
Model Name | Detailed |
THOR 50M | X |
Hybrid III 5th | X |
Hybrid III 50th | X |
Hybrid III 95th | X |
WSID 50th | X |
EuroSID-1 |
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ES2 | X |
ES2re | X |
US-SID |
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SID2s SBL "D" | X |
Hybrid III 3YO | X |
Hybrid III 6YO | X |
Hybrid III 10YO |
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Q0 | X |
Q1 | X |
Q1.5 | X |
Q3 | X |
Q10 Euro NCAP 2020 | X |
Q10 Euro NCAP 2020 SK | X |
P3 | X |
Free Motion Headform | X |
Ejection Mitigation Headform | X |
Flex-PLI Regulated | X |
Bodyblock-SAE J944A | X |
In case the model you need is not listed, please contact CAE Department for our development and release schedule.
