Development of human dummy as well as human body finite element (FE) models is closely related to this activity. We have been using available

human body/dummy models and have worked on extending the available models. One objective of our work is to generate data about the dynamic properties of the human body tissue. This data would include mechanical properties under impact conditions and their variations with strain rate and the energy of the impact.

Facilities are in place for static and dynamic testing on soft tissues, both tensile and compressive; three-point/four point bending (static and

dynamic) on bones; oblique/angular impact tests and the Split Hopkinson pressure bar are in place. In order to examine tissue characterization

within four hours of post mortem, it is desirable that the testing machines be taken to the hospital; these compact and cost effective machines are designed in-house.