Fundamentals of Applied Physics for Traffic Accident Investigators By
John Daily and Nathan S
Fundamentals of Applied Physics for
Traffic Accident Investigators
By John Daily and Nathan S. Shigemura
This book introduces and explains the principles of
physics that find application in traffic crash investigation and reconstruction,
primarily those derived from Newton’s three laws of motion and the work-energy
theorem. Formulas based on these principles are presented and illustrated with
examples.
Fundamentals of Applied Physics for Traffic Accident
Investigators is divided into two parts. The first
part is devoted to the basic principles of mathematics. After that, you’ll
learn about the conservation of linear momentum, tire forces, rotational
mechanics, accelerometers and skid testing, uniform circular motion, problems in
time-distance and much more. The book is simply and instructively illustrated.
The following is a partial listing of the chapters
included in the text:
- General Arithmetic
- Elementary Algebra
- Elementary Geometry
- Elementary Trigonometry
- Elementary Calculus
- Vectors
- Physics Basics
- Center of Mass and Torque
- Work and Energy
- Power
About the authors:
John Daily is a graduate mechanical engineer with an
extensive background in physics as well as a law enforcement officer with many
years of experience in traffic crash investigations and reconstruction.
Nathan Shigemura is a certified crash reconstructionist by
the State of Illinois and holds full accreditation from the Accreditation
Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). He has been teaching
courses in all levels of crash investigation and reconstruction for IPTM since
1989.
Specifications: 441 pages; 8½”x11”; GBC bound; Publisher: IPTM (1997)