Basic science and art of aircraft wreckage reconstruction / Donald F. Knutson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knutson, Donald F., author.

Contributor:

Society of Automotive Engineers, publisher.

Series:

Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications.

Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aircraft accidents--Investigation.

Aircraft accidents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 PDF (ix, 145 pages)).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale PA USA) : Society of Automotive Engineers, 2019.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction is a unique title which addresses important aspects of investigating crashes, who does this kind of work, and how a healthy attitude and open mind are required to properly perform investigations. It also discusses what to expect from the on-scene part of the investigation, and the fundamental approaches to common types of wreckage reconstruction.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Perspectives on investigations and investigators

Chapter 2. Back to basics

Chapter 3. On-scene investigation

Chapter 4. "Kickin tin"

Chapter 5. Crashworthiness analysis

Chapter 6. In-flight breakups

Chapter 7. Mid-air collisions

Chapter 8. Fire and explosions

Conclusion

Appendix A. Aircraft wreckage reconstruction terms

Appendix B. Handy numbers/conversions/equations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781523140503

152314050X

9780768099621

0768099625

OCLC:

1164827887