title: Protective capability of bicycle helmets.
abstract: Cycle helmets that meet UK and US standards have been tested. The mechanisms of energy absorption for frontal and side impacts have been analysed. A good helmet should protect the wearer for impacts up to 15 mph into a rigid flat surface.
authors.affiliation: School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Mills
mesh_terms: D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006260:Head Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*