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Join accident reconstruction experts from Mecanica Scientific Services as they delve into accident reconstruction with commercial vehicles. Video topics include which Bendix modules house data, and what data can be imaged of Isuzu, V-MAC III, V-MAC IV, V-MAC IV+, and Volvo trucks.

Examine the role of Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) in accident reconstruction in this series from accident reconstruction expert Alan Moore. Video topics include what is ADAS, including the limitations of certain systems, which vehicles have ADAS, and how to reconstruct an ADAS crash, including accessing and downloading data from a crashed vehicle.

Join accident reconstruction experts from Mecanica Scientific Services as they explore the role of crush measurements in accident reconstruction. Video topics include crush measurements on vehicles with end damage and side damage, as well as an in-depth look at the skid to stop formula.

From lenses to composition, these videos cover everything you need to know when photographing accident reconstruction. Join accident reconstruction expert Tom Vadnais as he demonstrates how to photograph trucks, passenger vehicles, and accident sites, as well as a looks at must-have photography equipment.

Take an in-depth look at the critical role of tires in accident reconstruction. Join accident reconstruction expert Tom Vadnais as he explains the components of commercial and passenger vehicle tires, how to read the information on tire sidewalls, and what to look for on truck tires during an inspection.

The Accident Reconstruction MicroLearning Library is a collection of 25 concise videos on different topics related to crash scene investigation. These videos provide practical, applicable knowledge that you will immediately be able to use in the field. Whether you have a need to know about ADAS systems, tires, or commercial vehicles, these videos touch on a wide range of instructional areas and are taught by experts in the field.

Many companies are starting to recognize the benefits additive manufacturing (AM) offers in terms of speed, simplicity, reliability, and cost. Additive manufacturing is a process in which a three-dimensional computer model design s built into a physical object by joining thin layers of material. AM is a versatile field that encompasses a variety of methods, materials, and applications. The one-hour courses in this bundle explain the fundamental concepts of additive manufacturing, including the main principles behind AM and the safety precautions to take during the process.

This class will provide the student with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to interpret, analyze and apply HVEDR data in real-world applications. This course has been designed to build on the concepts presented in the SAE course Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (ID# C1022). Advanced topics will include associating HVEDR data with collision events through timestamps, odometer logs, and data signatures, validating HVEDR speed data using specified vehicle parameters, performing time and distance analyses using HVEDR data, and correlating HVEDR data to physical evidence from the vehicle and roadway.

Participants learn what a drone is and how this tool can aid them in producing an orthomosaic map of an accident scene/location. Participants will learn basic drone safety, operations, and best practices, and will understand how to address airspace basic steps to achieve their Part 107 federal aviation administration (FAA) certification.

The ability to write concise and unambiguous reports, proposals, manuals, or other technical documents is a key skill for any high-functioning engineer or technical staff person in the mobility industries. Through a combination of class discussions, interactive workshop activities, assignments, checker teams (review teams) and job aids, this course delivers real-life technical writing techniques and tools that can be immediately applied. Participants discover the importance of knowing their audiences and how to communicate technical information in a 'user-friendly' style.

Safety continues to be one of the most important factors in motor vehicle design, manufacturing, and marketing.  This course provides a comprehensive overview of these critical automotive safety considerations: injury and anatomy; human tolerance and biomechanics; occupant protection; testing; and federal legislation. The knowledge shared at this course enables participants to be more aware of safety considerations and to better understand and interact with safety experts. This course has been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) for 18 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Introduction to Managing Energy Data: The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution (eg. the vast spread of smart meters worldwide) is generating massive amounts of energy data, drastically transforming the sector and current energy systems. This digital transformation gives rise to more intelligent ways of managing energy and brings about opportunities for energy companies to improve their business models and services. This course contains a brief introduction to the topics presented in the course, from smart meters and smart metering data to data science.

One of the most important safety critical components on cars, trucks, and aircraft is the pneumatic tire. Vehicle tires primarily control stopping distances on wet and dry roads or runways and strongly influence over-steer/under-steer behavior in handling maneuvers of cars and trucks. The inflated tire-wheel assembly also acts as a pressure vessel that releases a large amount of energy when catastrophically deflated. The tire can also serve as a fulcrum, both directly and indirectly, in contributing to vehicle rollover. This course covers these facets of tire safety phenomena.

Analysis of tolerance stacks varies widely. This web course introduces the basic tools to create a common methodology for tolerance stack-ups, and ensure seamless documentation. Participants will create 1-D tolerance stacks for parts and assemblies that use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using a tolerance stack spreadsheet. This simple, manual spreadsheet method produces an easily interpreted and checked documentation trail, and is easily adaptable to common electronic spreadsheet programs. Multiple examples will be provided to assist engineers in applying tolerance stack-up fundamentals to Y14.5 issues.