Fundamentals of Traffic Accident Reconstruction by John Daily
NEW
REVISION
Fundamentals
of Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Volume 2 of the Traffic Crash Reconstruction Series
by John Daily,
Nathan Shigemura, Jeremy Daily
With over 400 pages of new materials, this revised
textbook is sure to become a
“must have” for every reconstructionist. It is a comprehensive resource that
features easy to follow discussions, examples and crash tests specifically
conducted for this text.
The book is divided into two parts. In Part I, you are given a sound foundation
with the mathematical topics and concepts of physics essential for the crash
investigator. The topics are presented in a logical progression in order to
guide you toward applications involving greater detail and an increased number
of factors.
In Part II, you will find in-depth discussions on topics specific to crash
reconstruction including, but not limited to, friction and acceleration factors,
time-distance relationships, collision analysis using damage momentum, damage
energy analysis and even calculus. New to this edition are topics such as spin
analysis, rotational mechanics, crash analysis, rollovers, and a stronger
emphasis on vectors and vector notation.
This textbook, originally titled Fundamentals of Traffic Accident Reconstruction
and published by IPTM in 1988, has been completely revised to provide you with
the most topical information available. With over 750 pages, the book contains
numerous diagrams, pictures, formulas and examples. In addition, mathematical
solutions are solved in both US and SI measurements. Exercises at the end of
each chapter will allow you to practice your skills.
About the authors:
John Daily retired after more than 25 years with the Teton County Sheriff’s
Office in Wyoming, attaining the rank of sergeant. He holds a BS degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has been responsible for
investigating many vehicular homicide cases for his agency as well as for other
departments from around the state. Mr. Daily has been an adjunct instructor with
IPTM since 1982 and has been instrumental in writing texts that serve as the
basis for several of IPTM’s classes.
Nathan Shigemura retired in 2002 as a sergeant from the Illinois State Police,
where his duties included crash investigation instructor, reconstructionist and
supervisor of the statewide Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit. He holds a BS
degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Illinois. Mr. Shigemura has been an
adjunct faculty member at IPTM since 1989 and has co-authored texts with John
Daily which are used in several of IPTM’s courses.
Jeremy Daily, PhD, PE, is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at
the University of Tulsa. He has gained firsthand practical experience
investigating and reconstructing traffic crashes alongside his father, John.
Using novel techniques, Dr. Daily has conducted research leading to an advanced
shot marker system, a web-based trajectory simulator, analytical sensitivity
analysis and refinements of the Monte Carlo simulation method.
Specifications: 768 pages; 8½”x11”; hardcover; Publisher: IPTM, 2nd Edition (May 2006)
