Forensic Engineering Analysis Of Motorcycle Impacts Using Rotational Mechanics And Fork/Vehicle Deformation

Abstract

Methods Of Reconstructing Motorcycle Collisions Have Traditionally Been Limited To Speed From Skid Marks, Speeds From Scrapes Or Gouges, Speed From Rider Ejection, Speed From Linear Momentum, Or Sometimes Speed From Witness Observations. Oftentimes, The Data Necessary For Analysis Is Either Misunderstood Or Misinterpreted. This Paper Tests The Applicability Of Using Rotational Mechanics And Specific Models For Motorcycle Front Fork Deformation And Vehicle Deformation When Determining Motorcycle Impact Velocity. Additionally, The Results Of These Methods Are Statistically Tested For Significance And Reliability Against Independent Motorcycle Impact Test Data.