Journal Published Online: 01 July 1985
Volume 30, Issue 3

Engineering Aspect of Automobile Accident Reconstruction Using Computer Simulation

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Using engineering principles including laws of conservation of energy and momentum, automobile accidents involving two or more cars can be reconstructed. The information obtained in a field investigation and the police report is used as input to a microcomputer. Execution of a program developed specifically for such purposes yields a sequence of events that must have taken place resulting in the accident. The program employs the post-impact information and pre-impact headings of the vehicles to determine the pre-impact velocities of the cars. Computer-aided investigation is of paramount interest to law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, and trial lawyers.

Author Information

Chi, M
Chi Associates, Inc., Arlington, VA
Vossoughi, J
School of Engineering and Architecture, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Pages: 8
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Stock #: JFS11014J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11014J