Citation

Kovalev V, Morozov D. Transp. Res. Proc. 2018; 36: 358-363.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publications)

DOI

10.1016/j.trpro.2018.12.108

PMID

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Abstract

A method for calculating the number of rotations of vehicle after side collision made by the vehicle in its translational-rotational motion after a road traffic accident is proposed. This method allows taking into account the full friction work of tires on the road, which is a prerequisite for calculating the speed of the hitting vehicle at the moment of side collision with the vehicle being hit. In this case, the full friction work of tireson the road is determined by summing up the work of translational motion and turn relative to the centre of mass of the vehicle being hit. Correct calculation of the number of rotations ensures significant increase of reliability of the reconstructed event and obtaining materials for a non-biased investigation of the road traffic accident.

Language: en

Keywords

angle of turn; friction work of tires on the road; longitudinal displacement; number of rotations; road traffic accident; side collision