Traffic Accident Investigators' and Reconstructionists' Book of Formulae and Tables [Plastic Comb]

R. W. Rivers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0398069727 | ISBN-13: 978-0398069728 | Publication Date: November 1999 | Edition: 2nd

This handbook is prepared for the daily, practical needs of those who are involved in traffic accident analysis, investigation, and reconstruction, whether they be in the training, police, private, or legal professions. It also meets international requirements in that all formulae and explanations are provided in both the English (U.S.) and metric (S.I.) measurement systems. In all cases, the two systems are dealt with separately so as to avoid any unnecessary confusion. Provided also are many tables and constants relating one system to the other so that those who may normally work under one system but use reference materials in the other will have a readily accessible means of making any necessary conversions. After an introductory chapter describes the various symbols used in traffic accident investigation and reconstruction, subsequent chapters include very comprehensive formulae required in problem-solving involving acceleration and acceleration factors; center of mass; drag factor and coefficient of friction; slide-to-stop speed; yaw, sideslip, or critical curve speeds; fall, flip, and vault speeds; kinetic energy and speed; weight shift and speed; tip and rollover speed; hydroplaning speed; velocity and speed; acceleration, distance, and time calculations; momentum speed; combined speeds, and distance and time calculations. Additionally, there are various other formulae and mathematical, velocity, and conversion tables presented. All 160 formulae and their various uses are set out in a uniform, easy-to-read, and understandable format. Whether in law, law enforcement, or private or insurance investigation, this book provides traffic accident investigators and reconstructionists with the data they need to perform their job accurately and efficiently.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 134 pages
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd; 2nd edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0398069727
• ISBN-13: 978-0398069728
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,072,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential for road accidents investigators, May 15, 2001

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This review is from: Traffic Accident Investigators' and Reconstructionists' Book of Formulae and Tables (Plastic Comb)

The book bears from the road experience matured by the author and is essential and well built. It reports, separated on chapters, formulas and tables that you can utilize for reconstruction of many kinds of roads accidents. The formulas are explained with explicit sketches, in many cases, and they are suitable for both the metric systems. This book furnishes the basis for a first approach (often definitive for lack of more precise data) to the roads accidents reconstruction. It should always be present on the desks of traffic and road accidents investigators' and reconstructionists'.