Forensic Engineering Analysis in The Collision Of Two Tractor-Trailer Trucks

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  • William J. Arnoult

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51501/jotnafe.v28i2.751

Keywords:

Accident reconstruction

Abstract

After A Fatal Accident Involving Two Tractor-Trailer Trucks, One Of Which (Vehicle #1) Overturned And dumped Its Load In Front Of An Oncoming Tractor-Trailer (Vehicle #2), It Was Discovered That Two Of The Leaf springs Of The Overturned Trailer Were Broken. Forensic Engineering Metallurgical Examination Of The fracture Surfaces Of The Broken Springs And Other Axle Evidence, In Conjunction With Accident Reconstruction results, Played A Key Role In Determining The Overall Sequence Of Events In The Accident.

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Published

2011-01-01

How to Cite

Arnoult, William J. 2011. “Forensic Engineering Analysis in The Collision Of Two Tractor-Trailer Trucks”. Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers 28 (2). https://doi.org/10.51501/jotnafe.v28i2.751.

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