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2010 ARC-CSI Conference DVD
The complete 2010 ARC-CSI Crash Conference DVD is included as part of Volume 5, Issue 2 of Collision Magazine. The data DVD includes speaker presentations, photos, videos, collected crash data and programs for viewing data files.
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Crash Testing
- Crash Test #1:
Multi-Car Pileup
- Crash Test #2:
Motocycle to Stopped Car
- Crash Test #3:
Car into Rear of Stopped Trailer
- Crash Test #4:
Car into Side of Stopped Trailer
- Crash Test #5:
Motorcycle to Side of Stopped Car
- Crash Test #6:
Car into Side of Stopped Trailer
- Crash Test #7:
Moped into Side of Stopped Car
- Crash Test #8:
Head-On, Two Moving
- Crash Test #9:
Head-On, One Stopped Offset
- Crash Test #11-13:
Rear-end, Low Speed Series
2010 Exhibitors
- 4N6XPRT Systems
- ARAS 360
- ARC Network
- Cad Zone
- Calc Zone Pro
- Collision Publishing
- Crash Data Group
- Collision Safety Institute
- EDC
- Eos Systems
- iWitness
- Laser Technology
- Leica Geosystems
- MapScenes
- NAPARS
- REC-TEC
- TEEX
- VBOX USA
- Vericom Computers
- Visual Statement
Collision Publishing would like to extend a very special thank you to Jim Byrne and the North Las Vegas Police Department for all of their past and present support of the ARC-CSI Crash Conferences.
We would also like to extend a special thanks to the following:
This year's ARC-CSI Crash Conference was covered live by all major network news stations including FOX (seen below), NBC, CBS and ABC.
2010 ARC-CSI Crash Conference
May 24-27, 2010
Las Vegas, NV
Palace Station Hotel
Approved for ACTAR CEU's
The 2010 ARC-CSI Crash Conference was attended by more than 250 professionals from around the world. The conference featured 11 fully instrumented and documented crash tests at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and 11 presentations on various technical topics from industry experts. In addition, this year we held a workshop on using motion equations in Accident Reconstruction.
The crash testing was conducted at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and all conference presentations were held at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino.
Crash
testing for the conference was conducted by Tom Szabo, Jud Welcher, Dan Voss and Brian Randles
of Biomechanical Research and Testing (BRT), proven leaders
in the field of human subject crash testing together with Rusty Haight, Brad Muir, Jon Northrup, Bill Davies and Brian Smith
of Collision Safety Institute and Bob Anderson from Biomechanical Analysis. Together,
BRT and CSI have conducted more than 200 crash tests over the years and
have set the standard in conference crash test conduct together with data
collection and distribution.
The ARC-CSI Crash Conference
The ARC-CSI Crash Conference sets the standard for excellence in crash testing and conference proceedings. There is no other Conference like it! No where else can you witness fully instrumented, documented, live, full scale crash testing and other pertinent demonstrations first hand, attend presentations by recognized leaders in their field, and then leave with all the crash data, photos and video of the testing, copies of presentations for later review, related documents and reference material in hand, right then, at the conference conclusion.
ARC-CSI Crash Conferences
You won't find a better opportunity for quality training,
networking and practical experience anywhere!
2010 Topics and Speakers
- Low Speed Crash Analysis
Presented by Tom Szabo
Biomechanical Research & Testing
Overview: This presentation will be given by the experts at Biomechanical Research and Testing and will cover the analysis of how low speed crash analysis has evolved over time and then present on the latest approach on how to analyze "low-speed/low deltaV" crashes.
- Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction
Presented by Gary Cooper
Cooper Barrette Consulting
Overview: This presentation will focus on the latest methodologies used in motorcycle crash reconstruction.
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Forensic Inspection for the Reconstructionist
Presented by David A. Stopper
Stopper & Associates
Overview: This presentation will focus at going beyond the CVSA or regulatory inspection and provide the reconstructionist with an indepth understanding of the various systems that need to be inspected, measured, documented and photographed as part of a complete analysis of a commercial vehicle involved in a collision. Many items that are often missed or not documented in a standard CVSA Level I Inspection will be covered. This will include braking systems and common issues / faults and how to recognize them, documenting tires, axle and transmission ratio as well as other required information to be considered when using Event Data Recorder information retrieved from the vehicles, as well as other key vehicle systems that need to be considered. In addition to the lecture, hands-on opportunities will be provided track-side during Monday’s crash tests. At the end of the presentation, Dave will be available in the Palace Station parking lot at a commercial vehicle tractor and trailer to give a live walk-thru of the inspection process.
- PDOF and Angle Development Over Time
Presented by Bruno Schmidt
Schmidt Consulting Services
Overview: There has been much heated debate lately about PDOF and the way the angle develops over time. Bruno Schmidt will be presenting a 1 1/2 to 2 hour in depth presentation covering principal direction of force and how to use it appropriately.
- Impact Speed and Post-Collision Speedometer Readings
Presented by Robert D. Anderson
Biomechanics Analysis
Overview: The observed post-collision speedometer readings have been described and used as a reasonable representation of that vehicle’s impact speed. There will be a review of the history of using speedometers as an indication of impact speed. Some techniques for speedometer reading at impact determination apply to modern vehicles, but are rarely employed. Exemplar instrument clusters were obtained to demonstrate the mechanical and electrical behavior of modern electronic speedometers. Finally, the appropriateness of using a post-collision speedometer reading as that vehicle’s impact speed is evaluated by comparison between post-impact speedometer readings and speeds obtained by traditional accident reconstruction methods, including the speed reported in an event data recorder.
- Conspicuity Sheeting, Retro Reflective Tape Wear
Presented by David A. Stopper
Stopper & Associates
Overview: This presentation will present the findings as to retro reflective materials suffering significant losses of reflectance value due to age, sun damage, scratching, chemical exposure, etc. It will also demonstrate differing retro reflectance values of different retro reflective materials and observation angles with the RoadVista Model 922 Retroreflectometer. This presentation will be given by Dave Stopper who recently testified in a Federal Court case where worn/faded Retro reflective Tape was at issue. The decedent struck a slow moving semi trailer. He had collected test readings of faded retro reflective tape from the semi trailer that was struck and offered testimony to the Jury as to the poor condition that fell well below FMVSS standards.
- Accelerometers and other devices used for skid and other testing for the Reconstructionist – Beyond the drag sled
Presented by Brad Muir and Jon Northrup
Collision Safety Institute
Overview: This presentation would include an overview of the current common devices used, but specifically deal with considerations on the capabilities of the V-Box for brake/acceleration testing, as well as using the available Analog sensors for testing of interest to the Reconstructionist (such as measuring electronic throttle sensors and throttle motors, as well as other uses for the GPS position recording it offers. I.e. Importing into drawing programs to create maps of large areas.
The Vericom VC4000 would also be discussed, since this is a common tool used, and some of the add-on pieces that may be of benefit to the reconstructionist and considerations they may not have considered, such as brake pedal force gauge, string pot and add-in accelerometers. Comparisons will be made to how we have used them in crash testing as well as data on accuracy and reliability of them vs other instrumentation.
- GPS: The Overlooked EDR?
Presented by Tim Reust
Accident Science
Overview: The GPS units we use in our cars (i.e. Garmin) record and store information that can be downloaded and used to evaluate vehicle accident events. Information includes date, time, GPS coordinates and vehicle speed. The log rate changes for conditions, but during rapid acceleration or deceleration the rate is once per second. Different brands of GPS units have been reviewed for their data recording ability. Testing has been conducted to evaluate the time, speed and coordinate accuracy. Testing also included determining the number of logged files held in memory and methods of data preservation. - Using Motion Equations in Accident Reconstruction
Presented by C.R. Lewis
TechRecon
Overview: In vehicle collisions either one or both vehicles may be accelerating or decelerating prior to an impact. In many cases the positions of the involved vehicles need to be calculated in order to address the issues of fault or collision avoidance. Once the relative impact speeds are calculated, basic motion equations can be applied with known or estimated variables in order to calculate a range of vehicle positions relative to time. In this workshop data from actual crash tests will be used in the application of this analysis.
- OnStar's Automatic Crash Response
Presented by: TBA
GM: OnStar
Overview: This presentation will discuss what the OnStar "Automatic Crash Response" is and how it can be used to obtain crash data. GM vehicles are equipped with multiple built-in sensors, which capture critical real-time details in the event of a crash. This includes the severity and type of crash. The Advisor can provide this information to emergency responders, so they know what equipment to bring and if a trauma center is required. The crash report contains air bag status, maximum velocity at impact, direction of impact, multiple impacts and if it was a rollover. For more information about OnStar's Automatic Crash Response - click here
- Find Speed or Acceleration from Video Frames
Presented by: Sean Haight
Collision Safety Institute
Overview: In some cases, it is important to determine a speed or acceleration rate of a specific vehicle. This is typically done with accelerometers, GPS, or handheld radar. Using video footage and video software on a computer, speed and acceleration rates can be determined. This presentation will discuss the equipment, the method, and examples that highlight the ease of use and the accuracy of the technique.
- Crash Tests Data Review
Presented by: Rusty Haight
Collision Safety Institute
Overview: During this presentation, Rusty Haight will go over all of the data collected during the Monday crash testing. During this time he will present an overview of the vehicles involved, speeds and other data collected for each crash test conducted. He will also point out any interesting data that may not have been expected. After the presentation, all attendees will receive a conference data DVD that includes all the test data and speaker Power Point presentations.
Thank You
Collision Publishing would like to thank all the attendees, speakers and exhibitors for making this crash conference a success! We had a great time meeting everybody and learning from industry experts.
