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Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstructionby Donald J Van Kirk
CRC Press 2000; US$ 119.95This manual provides practical methods for investigating and reconstructing accidents without a lot of engineering mathematics. It concentrates on the skills, education and information needed, as well as pointing out pitfalls and advances in the field. more...
Forensic Medical Investigation of Motor Vehicle Incidentsby Dr. Michael P. Burke
CRC Press 2006; US$ 99.95Studies the circumstances underlying motor vehicle incidents and allows for a reasoned analysis of a crash victim's injuries. Beginning with the design of the vehicle, its safety features for avoiding collision or injury, this book addresses the behavioral and mitigating medical factors that impair human abilities and cause vehicular incidents. more...
Evidence in Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstructionby R.W. Rivers
Charles C Thomas 2006; US$ 59.95EVIDENCE IN TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATION AND RECONSTRUCTION begins with a detailed description of the entire investigation process. The material then graduates into the various phases and levels of investigations, showing the levels of training and education normally associated with the levels of investigations and consequently the duties and responsibilities of the investigator and reconstructionist. Using narrative, schematics, and photographs, the mechanical inspection process is described in detail by identifying various vehicle parts, explanations of their functions, and methods of identifying failures. Human-related factors in traffic crash investigations are discussed at length, including the traffic crash viewed as a systems failure.... more...
Basic Physicsby R.W. Rivers
Charles C Thomas 2004; US$ 31.95The purpose of this book is to bring to the student an understanding of the basic physics involved not only in traffic crash investigation and reconstruction but also in crimes or other incidents where the movement of objects or persons is involved. The range of topics included are those considered to be fundamental and which best serve the purposes of illustrating the methods and procedures vital as an introduction to physics. Essentials of the subject as related to vehicle motion are stressed. The mathematics used is kept simple and in straightforward, easy-to-understand language. Comments and examples and a very comprehensive list of terms and definitions, supported by many illustrations and diagrams, are provided to give the reader a unified... more...
Technical Traffic Crash Investigators Handbookby R. W. Rivers
Charles C Thomas 2010; US$ 82.95This expanded and updated third edition continues to be an important reference volume in regards to the principles and techniques involved in advanced traffic accident investigation (Level IIItechnical or advanced level). It has been prepared to meet the requirements of Level III researchers, trainers and investigators, and reconstructionists. Included in the text is an overview of Levels I and II (basic and secondary at-scene and secondary follow-up crash investigations procedures), with advancements covering the technical level of investigation and an in-depth introduction to Level IV (reconstruction) investigations. Each chapter provides clear definitions of and statements about the topics it contains, with graduated sets of solved... more...
Forensic Engineering Reconstruction of Accidentsby John Fiske Brown; Kenneth S. Obenski; Thomas R. Osborn
Charles C Thomas 2003; US$ 42.95This book is not an advanced engineering text. Rather, it is a practical presentation with traffic accident reconstruction principles presented in a simple, understandable manner so that the reader will easily retain these important concepts. The engineering principles involved are introduced at the elementary level, and in many cases equations used in freshman physics are derived. The authors believe that the derivations are presented in the simplest manner possible so that the reader will retain this material. The book is the result of an effort to compile over a period of years useful forensic engineering data, information, and analytical techniques over and above those taught to non-engineers. Many of the mathematical treatments are original.... more...
Traffic Accident Investigators' and Reconstructionists' Field Measurements and Scale Diagrams Manualby R.W. Rivers
Charles C Thomas 2003; US$ 36.95This new second edition has been prepared to meet the everyday field requirements of traffic accident investigators and reconstructionists who have a responsibility to obtain and document measurements at traffic crash scenes as well as those who have the responsibility to prepare follow-up plans or scale drawings from such measurements. The manual explains in detail the various types of situations requiring measurements that can be encountered during the on-scene investigation. These are followed by a large variety of examples of how to take measurements and document them in an easily understood and appropriate manner. Examples are accompanied by solutions to problems and, in applicable circumstances, mathematical solutions are worked out in... more...
Traffic Accident Investigators' and Reconstructionists' Book of Formulae and Tablesby R. W. Rivers
Charles C Thomas 1999; US$ 31.95This 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... more...
The Police Traffic Control Functionby Paul Weston
Charles C Thomas 1996; US$ 38.95The sixteen chapters of this completely revised Fifth Edition provide a definitive and detailed survey of all phases of traffic control and highway safety. Three completely new chapters highlight the revision: Street and Highway Safety, Zero Tolerance-Driving Under the Influence, and Speed Management. The focus of the text is still on the police role in accident reduction and selective enforcement, but there is a strong secondary focus on new ideas and innovations likely to be successful in getting drinking drivers off the streets. The text is structured as an expanded course description of a one-semester course in police traffic control in community colleges or four-year colleges and universities. Headings throughout each chapter promt reader... more...









