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| Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
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TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION, 2nd Edition by Lynn B. Fricke, et al. (2010) (NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Center for Public Safety) has arrived from the printer and is now available for purchase. See information below for content and ordering information, and for volume discounts.
TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION (2010) is the most comprehensive treatment on the subject of vehicle crash reconstruction, and represents a complete re-write of TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION (1990).
2nd EDITION ENHANCEMENTS Color graphics are used, considerably enhancing the value of the approximately 900 exhibits in the book. A new section on vehicle rollovers has been added. New tables and explanations of the concepts of speed from damage have been added. Data from the most recent empirical studies of fall- down motorcycle drag factors have been added. The effects of electronic stability control (ESC) on speed from yaw marks are discussed in detail. Additional exhibits showing pedestrian movements in collisions and speed estimate methodologies are presented. The brake force model is included, as are methods to estimate axle loads, vehicle dimensions, and vehicle inertia parameters. The computer application chapter has been completely rewritten to reflect the considerable changes that have occurred in the past 20 years in crash reconstruction computer technology. Chapters have been included to cover the rapidly expanding technology of Event Data Recorders (EDR), the so-called “black boxes” in heavy vehicles, passenger cars, and pickups.
PRICING INFORMATION RESERVE A COPY QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS
Price $85 (shipping $6 for single copies)
Orders of $500 or more, subtract 5%
If you are interested in reserving a copy of Traffic Crash Reconstruction, 2nd Edition, please visit nucps.northwestern.edu/tcrbook.
If you have questions or comments, please contact NUCPS by e-mail at nucps@northwestern.edu or by phone at 800-323-4011.
TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION, 2nd Edition by Lynn B. Fricke, et al.
CHAPTER TITLES 1. Process of Traffic Crash Reconstruction (TCR) 2. Causes and Contributing Factors in Traffic Crashes 3. Mathematics and Physics Review for TCR 4. Basic Motion Equations Used in TCR 5. Understanding Vehicle Behavior in Crashes 6. Drag Factor and Coefficient of Friction for TCR 7. Perception and Reaction in Traffic Crashes 8. Speed Estimates for Vehicles That Fall, Flip, Vault, or Rollover 9. Momentum Applications in TCR 10. Work, Energy, and Speed from Damage in Traffic Crashes 11. Steering Overcorrection in Traffic Crashes 12. Reconstruction of Motorcycle Crashes 13. Understanding Occupant Behavior in Vehicle Crashes 14. Vehicle Pedestrian Crash Reconstruction 15. Reconstruction of Heavy Truck Crashes 16. Derivations of Equations for TCR 17. Computer Applications for TCR 18. Use of Event Data Recorders in Commercial Vehicle Crash Reconstruction 19. Use of Event Data Recorders in Passenger Car Crash Reconstruction
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Posted by: Timothy Schoolmaster on 9/21/2009 @ 07:58 PM
Amended: 3/9/2010
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| Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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NEW EVIDENCE MANUAL (2006) Author: R.W. (Bob) Rivers Title: EVIDENCE IN TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATION AND RECONSTRUCTION - Identification, Interpretation and Analysis of Evidence, and the Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Process. 2006. 324 pp, 175 il., 13 tables. Published by Charles C Thomas - Publisher. Website: E-mail: Phone: 1-800-258-8980 or (217) 789-8980
BOOK SUMMARY: 10 chapters that include Introduction to the Investigation and ReconstructionProcess; Human Error and Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction; The Role of Vision, Visibility, and Discernibility in Driver Performance;Pathology and Traffic Crash Reconstruction; The Medical Examiner; Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Traffic Crash Reconstruction; Forensic Photography, Scene Measurements and Plan Drawing; An extensive coverage of Trafficway Evidence; Vehicle Examinations; Basic Physics; Speed Determinations, and Motorcycle Crash Investigations. Completed in both English (US) and SI (metric); Various appendices covering abbreviations, symbols and mathematical conversions, and a comprehensive "Quick Find" index.
Contributors include:
Bernard Abrams, O.D., Al Baxter, Motorcycle Expert, George Bonnett, J.D., Anne Corbin, M.A., J.D., James Ferris, M.D., F.R.C.Path, Martin Kurke, Ph.D., L.L.B., L. Sathyavagiswaran, M.D. LA County Med. Examiner, Michael Sweet, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Expert, Robert Wyman, Photography Expert
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 6/18/2006 @ 07:23 PM
Amended: 8/24/2007
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| Sunday, December 4, 2005 |
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Tuesday, December 10, 2002 BOOKS CONTAINING INFORMATION ON ROTATIONAL MECHANICS
Books containing information on rotational mechanics include the following publications. If you're interested, more information on ordering these can be found at
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED PHYSICS FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATORS (Vol.1) By John Daily and Nate Shigemura, pp. 293 - 311. Published by IPTM, 1997.
2. ROLLOVER CRASHES OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY TRUCKS, By Joseph N. Cofone. References throughout the manual. Published by IPTM, 2002
3. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION (Vol.2), Topic 6. Chief Author Lynn B. Fricke. Published by Northwestern University (NUCPS), 1990.
4. THE MECHANICS OF VEHICLE COLLISIONS by Haim Reizes. Published by Charles C Thomas, 1973.
5. FORENSIC ENGINEERING RECONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS by John Fiske Brown and Kenneth S. Obenski. Published by Charles C Thomas, 1990.
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Posted by: bobrivers rivers on 12/4/2005 @ 01:04 PM
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| Thursday, February 27, 2003 |
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CRASH III Technical Manual
US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Center For Statistics and Analysis Accident Investigation Division
Complete manual, 458 pages, 1986;
(pdf)- NOTE: It will take some time to download
View Attachment 1: CRASH III Technical Manual
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Posted by: Stephan Neese on 2/27/2003 @ 08:44 PM
Amended: 2/27/2003
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| Thursday, November 21, 2002 |
 BOOK: Auto Physical Damage Basics
A nice diagram filled book showing the nomanclature of vehicle body parts. I have found this book very helpful when writing a report and describing the damage to the vehicle. While it is a workbook and an exam for the insurance field, the book will serve the investigator or reconstructionist very well.
Learn the terms and functions relating to each part and system of an automobile. Over 200 detailed illustrations identify car parts and their locations. Recommended for claim representatives, adjusters and other auto claim processors. A glossary, index and table of common abbreviations make it a valuable desk reference. This package includes a Textbook, Exam and Grading & Certification Service.
Auto Physical Damage Basics, 2nd Edition, 202 pp. Copyright 1985, 1995 Published by Pictoral, Inc. 8081 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.872.7220
View Attachment 1: Sample page From Pictoral Auto Physical Damage Basics
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Posted by: Stephan Neese on 11/20/2002 @ 05:27 PM
Amended: 11/21/2002
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| Friday, November 15, 2002 |
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When searching the scene for evidence, the edge of the road must not be overlooked. The shoulder typically displays a number of clues such as tire prints, disturbed gravel or scrubbing along the lip. Investigators normally measure the distance the vehicle traveled while off the road, but fail to document the amount of lip both where the vehilce left the roadway and where it came back on.
This article was originially published in the Law & Order magazine, July, 1987 by Joseph E. Badger while he was a sergeant with the Indiana State Police.
View Attachment 1: Pavement Edges In Accident Investigation
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Posted by: Joseph E. Badger on 11/15/2002 @ 08:31 PM
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| Friday, November 15, 2002 |
ERRORS IN ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION -- as seen by Joseph E. Badger It has recently come to my attention that some police academies - for whatever reason(s) - limit their instruction regarding accident investigation to a two-hour segment on how to fill out the crash report form. Another statistic I heard was that - at least for the aforementioned recruit school - that out of approximately 100 basic students only 14-20 take a 5-day crash investigation course. Trust me on this, even a 5-day course - nay, not even a 5-week course - makes a qualified accident reconstructionist. Neither does a 5-year physics or engineering course. It takes not only training in the mathematics and engineering principles involved, but also years of practical hands-on, in-the-field experience.
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Posted by: Joseph E. Badger on 11/15/2002 @ 08:22 PM
Amended: 11/15/2002
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| Friday, November 15, 2002 |
More Human Factors in Accident Investigation/Reconstruction by Joseph E. Badger It takes at least three things in order to have a traffic accident (or "crash," if you prefer). You need a public street or highway, a motor vehicle, and a driver. We also know that most of the time it is a driver's action or inaction that causes the majority of collisions. The driver, by the mere fact of being human, is more complex than the other two components, mainly because of that thing called a brain. We can often figure out how an accident occurred; what's more difficult is assessing why it happened. That brings us to a subject called "human factors," a key element within the accident reconstruction field.
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Posted by: Joseph E. Badger on 11/15/2002 @ 08:08 PM
Amended: 11/15/2002
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| Friday, November 15, 2002 |
Trailer Underride: Conspicuity, Human Factors and Rear Bumpers
by Joseph E. Badger Expanded Edition, 1998, Part I published in 1995 by the Institute of Police Technology and Management University of North Florida 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, S. Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2645 (904) 620-4786 http://www.iptm.org/
The information contained in this article is based to the best of IPTM's knowledge on the current practices in traffic accident investigation and reconstruction. However, neither IPTM nor the author assumes any liability in connection with the use of this material. Every acceptable procedure may not have been presented and some circumstances may require additional or substitute procedures. Also, statutes, ordinances and organizational policies differ widely and wherever these are in conflict with the information contained herein, the former should govern.
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Posted by: Joseph E. Badger on 11/15/2002 @ 07:58 PM
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| Monday, December 30, 2002 |
 INTERNATIONAL GUIDE BOOK FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
The best formulae reference book available for those who work in the Imperial (U.S.) or Metric (SI) system from ACTAR-accredited Accident Reconstructionist James F. Mitchell, with 30 years of experience in the field and in presenting courtroom testimony. Covers the gamut from acceleration factor to measuring yaw striation angles. A must for the company traffic safety representative, legal department, and the police technical investigator/reconstructionist on the street.
© 2002 ISBN 1-895814-09-X (128 pp., 8.5" x 11" wire coil bound / laminated cover) http://www.angelfire.com/on/GuideBook
View Attachment 1: Pages 30 and 31 of the book.
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Posted by: James Mitchell on 10/15/2002 @ 05:47 PM
Amended: 12/30/2002
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| Sunday, June 18, 2006 |
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION AND CAUSE ANALYSIS (5th ed.) Authored by Rudolph Limpert. Published by LEXIS NEXIS/MATTHEW BENDER, 1999, with current supplement; 1 vol., diagrams and photo's. For further information, click on: http://bookstore.lexis.com/bookstore/catalog
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:32 PM
Amended: 6/18/2006
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| Sunday, June 18, 2006 |
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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION (Vol. 2). (Chief author, Lynn B. Fricke.) 450 pp. Published by Northwestern University center for Public Safety (NUCPS).
This excellent manual has individual chapters covering a variety of topics, each of which can be purchased as a separate booklet.For contents and additional information and/or to place an order, click on: http://www.northwestern.edu/nucps
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:32 PM
Amended: 6/18/2006
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| Sunday, June 18, 2006 |
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THE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION MANUAL (Rev.2002 by Kenneth S. Baker). 530 pp. Published by Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.
For contents and further information and/or to place an order, click on: http://www.northwestern.edu/nucps
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:30 PM
Amended: 6/18/2006
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| Friday, October 11, 2002 |
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TRAILER UNDERRIDE (Rev.1998.)
Published by IPTM. 73 pp. Authored by Joseph E. Badger.
For further information and/or to place an order, click on:
http://www.iptm.org
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:28 PM
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| Friday, October 11, 2002 |
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VEHICLE-PEDESTRIAN COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL
Published by IPTM. 106 pp. Authored by Tony L. Becker.
For further information and/or to place an order, click on:
http://www.iptm.org
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:27 PM
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| Friday, October 11, 2002 |
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MATHEMATICS FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATORS AND RECONSTRUCTIONISTS
Published by IPTM. 157 pp. Authored by Nathan S. Shigemura.
For further information and/or to place an order, click on:
http://www.iptm.org
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:27 PM
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| Friday, October 11, 2002 |
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ADVANCED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION MANUAL
Published by IPTM. 361 pp. Authored by Neil Robar and George Ruotolo.
For contents and further information and/or to place an order, click on:
http://www.iptm.org
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:26 PM
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| Friday, October 11, 2002 |
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EQUATION DIRECTORY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTIONIST(2nd ed.).
Published by IPTM, 1996. 186 pp. Over 550 formulae. In U.S. - Imperial units only. Authored by Daniel J. Parkka.
For further information and/or to place an order, click on:
http://www.iptm.org
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:25 PM
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| Friday, October 11, 2002 |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
Published by IPTM, 1988. 268 pp. Authored by John Daily.
For contents and further information and/or to place an order, click on:
http://www.iptm.org
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Posted by: R.W. (Bob) Rivers on 10/11/2002 @ 03:23 PM
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ELECTRONIC BOOK (ebook)