Automotive and Vehicular Design Analysis and Accident Reconstruction

At GT ENGINEERING, automobile, truck, and RV accident investigations often focus on determination of design adequacy, component failures and/or collision dynamics. Critical components such as brakes, steering systems, suspensions, and tires are examined for failures and their potential contribution to vehicle loss-of-control incidents. Collision speeds and angles are determined by analytical and computer accident reconstruction techniques that require precise mapping of skidmarks and crash damage, as well as thorough understanding of vehicle dynamics. Accident reconstruction analyses often include vehicle rollover studies, determination of passenger restraint system function and usage, and issues related to driver visibility and response, trailer towing, vehicle loading, and roadway design. The principals and staff at GT ENGINEERING have expertise in heavy truck air brake analysis and have performed research and published extensively in technical literature on issues related to air brake adjustment and performance. We have conducted full scale, instrumented braking and handling performance tests for a wide variety of on and off-road vehicles, including automobiles, heavy trucks, industrial lift trucks, construction equipment and agricultural machinery.

Vehicle design and accident analysis is complex and often requires expertise in metallurgical fracture analysis, material performance and fire cause. Our multidisciplinary approach and capabilities provide clients with extraordinary depth. When the need arises, we can call upon our team members with experience in metallurgy and materials science, analytical chemistry, fire analysis and health sciences.

For specific questions regarding automotive and vehicular design analysis and accident reconstruction at GT ENGINEERING, please contact Dr. Robert Scheibe: rscheibe@gt-engineering.com.