Discovering the true causes of a road accident involves analyzing a host of factors including the speed and location of the vehicles upon impact, the direction of the vehicles and the road and weather conditions. This book takes all these influences into account, in 12 easy-to-read chapters. The book applies both scientific knowledge and judgement to determine how and why an accident occurred. Filled with innovative ideas and equations, this instructional text explains how to prepare an honest, objective and professional account of any type of vehicular crash.
By:
Randall K. Noon Imprint: CRC Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 620g ISBN:9780849381041 ISBN 10: 0849381045 Pages: 250 Publication Date:23 February 1994 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction. Simple Skids. Simple Falls. Acceleration and Performance. Some Aspects of Motorcycle Accidents. Photographic Documentation. Interpreting Lamp Filament Damages. Sudden Acceleration Incidents. Momentum Methods. Energy Methods. Curves and Turns. Scene Examination and Solution Strategies. References. Index.