Mathematical methods for accident reconstruction : a forensic engineering perspective /
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CRC Press,
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Table of Contents:
- And Velocity Change in Velocity Evidence Gathering Introduction Measurements Photography Computer Techniques Photogrammetry Energy Methods Introduction Friction Critical Speed
- Straight Trajectory Stopping Distance Friction and the Speed of a Vehicle Critical Speed
- Curved Trajectory Critical Speed
- Curved Trajectory with Superelevation Conservation of Energy Analysis Generalized Critical Speed Analysis Critical Speed from Yaw and Rollover Extension on Minimum Speed Calculations When Radius Cannot be Determined Uniquely Crush Analysis Tree Impacts Momentum Methods Introduction Elastic and Inelastic Collisions Elastic Collisions Conservation of Linear Momentum Conservation of Linear Momentum with Restitution Conservation of Rotational Momentum Combined Linear.
- And Rotational Momentum Rotational Momentum
- Alternate Solution Parametric Analysis for Left-of-Center Collisions Plastic
- Elastic Analysis Vehicle Specifications Introduction Calculation of Center of Mass Techniques Rollover/Tipover Gouge Spacing Vehicle Performance Characteristics Introduction Systems and Performance Characteristics Failure Analysis Testing of Components Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Pedestrians Introduction Vaulting of Pedestrians Gyroscopic Action in Two-Wheeled Vehicles Determination of Pedestrian Speed from Vehicle Damage Vehicular Collisions with Pedestrians or Bicyclists Geometrical Characteristics of Highways Introduction
- Interstates, Limited Access Highways,
- And Rural Roads Classification and Design Speed Traffic Control Devices Site Distance Horizontal Curves Vertical Curves
- Sag and Crest Conclusions Train Accidents Introduction Train Resistance and Effect of Curvature and Grade Computation of Train Speed Train Crossings Train Manifest and Recorders Site Distance Triangle Commercial and Off-Road Vehicles Introduction Federal Motor Vehicle Regulations
- FMV 49 Tractor-Trailers Off-Tracking for Coupled Vehicles Construction Equipment Visibility, Perception,