RECONSTRUCTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: A TECHNICAL COMPENDIUM. FRICTION APPLICATIONS IN ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
The determination of appropriate friction coefficient values is an important aspect of accident reconstruction. Tire-roadway friction values are highly dependent on a variety of physical factors. Factors such as tire design, side force limitations, road surface wetness, vehicle speed, and load shifting require understanding if useful reconstruction calculations are to be made. Tabulated experimental friction coefficient data are available, and may be improved upon in many situations by simple testing procedures. This paper presents a technical review of basic concepts and principles of friction as they apply to accident reconstruction and automobile safety. A brief review of test measurement methods is also presented, together with simple methods of friction measurement to obtain more precise values in many situations. This paper also recommends coefficient values for reconstruction applications other than tire-roadway forces.
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Corporate Authors:
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA United States 15096 -
Authors:
- Warner, C Y
- SMITH, G C
- James, M B
- Germane, G J
- Publication Date: 1989
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
- Pagination: p. 29-41
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Serial:
- Publication of: ENGLISH HISTORIC TOWNS FORUM
- Publisher: ENGLISH HISTORIC TOWNS FORUM
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Coefficient of friction; Crash reconstruction; Friction; Motor vehicles; Rolling contact; Speed; Test procedures; Tires; Traffic speed
- Old TRIS Terms: Friction forces; Load displacement
- Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00607268
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 0-89883-122-9
- Report/Paper Numbers: PT-34
- Contract Numbers: FH-11-7526
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Apr 30 1991 12:00AM