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Biomechanical Assess of Blunt Ballistic Impacts to the Abdomen

Award Information

Awardee
Wayne State University
Award #
2002-MU-CX-K006
Funding Category
Continuation
Location

Detroit, MI

Awardee County
Wayne
Congressional District
13
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2002
Total funding (to date)
$467,746
Original Solicitation
Paul Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Grant - FY2002

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2002, $318,253)

Project Summary for 2002-MU-CX-K006 This proposal will provide a biomechanical assessment of blunt ballistic impacts to the abdomen by: 1) Developing human response corridors to such impacts by using data derived from specimen; and 2) Validating an appropriate injury criterion for use in determining the risk of injury related to these impacts. A stiff baton weighing 30 grams will be launched at 60 m/s into specimens (cadavers) to a spot directly over the abdomen. Similar testing will be completed on animal specimens. The combination of these data will be used to formulate the injury. ca/ncf

Grant-Funded Publications

Date Created: September 29, 2002