Automotive Failure Analysis: How They Crash, How They Break
Thursday, May 31, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION
This presentation will discuss accident reconstruction and introduce techniques that are less known and sometimes misunderstood. Types of useful data and results achievable from accident reconstruction are presented, as well as the performance of vehicle components. The presentation will contrast the meaning of the terms “failure,” “broken,” and “defect.” The failure analysis of various vehicle parts is explored, with emphasis on techniques and determination of sequence-of-events.Two examples demonstrate how accident reconstruction (“how they crash”) and failure analysis (“how they break”) complement each other to fully explain the cause of an event.
Speakers:
JAMES K. SPRAGUE, Ph.D., P.E. Principal Director of the Automotive Biomechanics & Design
Dr. James Sprague specializes in dynamics and kinematics of rigid body systems, including modeling, numerical simulation, and analysis; vehicle dynamics and tire mechanics; statistical data analysis; accident reconstruction; testing and analysis of vehicles, automotive systems and components; ergonomics of vehicle interiors and entryways; dynamics of gears and power trains; safety requirements for machine tools.
JULIUS M. ROBERTS, P.E.
Senior Staff Consultant
Mr. Julius Roberts specializes in automotive accident investigation and reconstruction of recreational, passenger, and commercial vehicles, including heavy truck and semi-trailer air brake systems, along with vehicle dynamics instrumentation, testing, and analysis.
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