Open AccessForensic Engineering Investigation Of Vehicle Wheel Separations
Author(s) -
John P. Leffler
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v26i1.704
Subject(s) - trailer , truck , variety (cybernetics) , automotive engineering , computer science , engineering , artificial intelligence
Vehicle Wheel Fastenings Are Deceptively Complex Systems. Automobile & Truck Manufacturers Closely Specify These Components And Test Them Extensively. Conversely, Trailer Manufacturers Typically Purchase Their Running Gear Complete From Various Suppliers, And Commonly Perform Less In-House Engineering. This Case Involved A Trailer Wheel Separation. Investigation Showed A Dearth Of Relevant Published Research, And The Adverse Experts Made A Variety Of Conflicting Assertions. Ultimately, Extensive Testing Was Done Using Computerized Biaxial Load Application With Custom Stud Tension Sensing/Release Apparatus. This Paper Will Discuss The Incident-Specific Nature Of Wheel Separations, The Complex Interactions Between The Components, And The Legal Issues Involved In This Case.