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Motorcycle, Pedestrian, and Other Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are often more difficult to analyze and reconstruct than other motor vehicle accidents.

The concept of “crush” or damage to energy-absorbing portions of cars and light trucks can be used to determine speeds in a collision. While there have been some instrumented motorcycle crashes, the concept of “crush” is not directly applicable since there are no corresponding energy-absorbing structures.
 
In addition, the front and rear wheel brakes of most motorcycles can be applied independently, and maximum braking levels depend greatly on rider skill.
 
Pedestrian accidents can also be difficult to analyze due to the lack of data in many cases. The same careful attention to detail and basic engineering concepts apply to these and other vehicle accidents.
 
Other accidents. The engineers at 3 Axis Engineering have also been involved in analyzing and reconstructing accidents involving trains, ATVs, mopeds, farm equipment and animals, and other ground transportation means.
Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Fuel tank damage

Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Scraping on undercarriage

Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Brake pad thickness

Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Component damage

Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Tire braking determination

Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Ground contact

Motorcycle Inspection
Motorcycle Inspection

Bent front fork tubes

Locked tire contact patch
Locked tire contact patch

 

Rest position and orientation
Rest position and orientation

 

Pedestrian Visibility Analysis
Pedestrian Visibility Analysis