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The most common cause of injury in motorcycle accidents is to the head. Traumatic brain injuries make up 51% of unhelmeted motorcyclists versus 15% of helmeted motorcyclists. Traumatic brain injuries, especially from a motorcycle accident, could lead to a loss of brain functions, comas, and other long-term complications including death. But, surprisingly there is still a great number of motorcyclists who choose to not wear a helmet. Though there are many reasons some motorcyclists choose to not wear a helmet some of the main reasons include: poor ventilation, the heavy weight of helmet, and the feeling of suffocation. This study focuses on the gap between the need for helmets and real-world utilization. The goal is to increase helmet usage by modifying the design and components (particularly the external, rigid shell) to address complaints such as weight, by comparing five outer shell materials and choosing the strongest material. The study also, aims for the structural goals of reducing the weight without sacrificing mechanical integrity, and keeping the cost low.
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