Rose Nathan. Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction

2nd edition. — SAE International, 2022. — 893 p. — ISBN : 978-1-4686-0399-6.Accident reconstruction utilizes principles of physics and empirical data to analyze the physical, electronic, video, audio, and testimonial evidence from a crash, to determine how and why the crash occurred, how the crash could have been avoided, or to determine whose description of the crash is most accurate. This process draws together aspects of mathematics, physics, engineering, materials science, human factors, and psychology, and combines analytical models with empirical test data. Different types of crashes produce different types of evidence and call for different analysis methods. Still, the basic philosophical approach of the reconstructionist is the same from crash type to crash type, as are the physical principles that are brought to bear on the analysis. This book covers a basic approach to accident reconstruction, including the underlying physical principles that are used, then details how this approach and the principles are applied when reconstructing motorcycle crashes.This second edition of Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction is a must-have title for accident reconstructionists, forensic engineers, and all interested in understanding why and how motorcycle crashes occur.Introduction to Accident Reconstruction
Motorcycle Characteristics
Braking and Acceleration
Cornering, Swerving, and Changing Lanes
Physical Evidence from Motorcycle Crashes
Sliding and Tumbling of the Motorcycle and Rider
Motorcycle Falls
Motorcycle Collisions with Vehicles and Roadside Barriers
Event Data Recorders and Speedometers in Motorcycle Accidents
Human Factors in Motorcycle Crashes
Visualization of Motorcycle Crashes