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Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Investigation. Is
it safe to drive with these large trucks? What happens when
the small car in front of the commercial vehicle slams on its
brakes? Reconstructing commercial vehicle accidents is a complex
task that is often misunderstood or misinterpreted. Frequently
mistakes are made in the determination of the vehicle's ability
to brake efficiently, the engine speeds and the loading condition.
This reference will identify the proper techniques you should
use in order to correctly assess a commercial vehicle accident
scene.
The authors of this text discuss in great detail the ways
in which commercial vehicles are unique in their operation,
performance and regulations. Chapters are dedicated to the
different operating systems of these vehicles such as the
electrical systems, tires, steering, suspension and much
more. You will also find out about the human factors in commercial
vehicle operations and accidents. The drivers of these trucks
must drive at 100 percent of their ability in all situations
and must meet certain requirements before they are allowed
behind the wheel. Even so, accidents do occur and are sometimes
caused by the driver's response.
If you are interested in reconstructing or investigating
commercial vehicle accidents, or if you are already involved
in the reconstruction or investigation of these accidents
but would like a better understanding of the issues, this
book will prove to be valuable tool.
Topics include:
• Types of carriers
• Driver responsibilities
• Driver's record of duty status
• Electrical systems
• Wheels, rims and tires
• Human factors
• Air brakes, hydraulic brakes and electrical brakes
• Commercial vehicle rollover
• Roadway evidence and vehicle evidence
• Onboard computers
• Speed formulas
• and much more
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. CFR/North American Out-of-Service Criteria
3. Types of Carriers
4. Driver Responsibilities
5. Driver's Record of Duty Status
6. Commercial Driver's License Regulations
7. Electrical System
8. Wheels and Rims
9. Tires
10. Fuel System and Exhaust System
11. Coupling Devices
12. Steering Components
13. Suspension Systems
14. Fundamentals of Compressed Air and Brakes
15. The Brake System
15A. Hydraulic Brake Systems
15B. Electric Brakes
15C. Hydraulic Brake Surges
15D. Air Brake System Components
15E. Air Over Hydrauic Brakes
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15F. Truck Retarder Systems
15G. The Wedge Brake System
16. Vehicle Inspection for Braking Efficiency
17. Brake Balance and Timing
18. Trailer Design
19. Types of Trailers
20. Trailer Underride and Rear-End Protection
21. Load Securement
22. Roadway Evidence
23. Vehicle Evidence
24. Human Factors
25. Off-Tracking
26. Vehicle Dynamics
27. Commercial Vehicle Rollover
28. Onboard Computers
29. Other Speed Formulas
Appendix. Pushroad Force Charts
Bibliography
About the Authors
Index |
Hardcover
400 pages
6" x 9"
retail $99.00
Our Price $81.00
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