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Accident Reconstruction Training
  • California State University - Northridge
    Northridge, California
    January 2010

  • Holiday Inn Coral Gables University of Miami
    Coral Gables, Florida
    November 10 - 14, 2008

Description
 EDCRASH is a program that can be used to reconstruct single and two-vehicle accidents. The user can determine the conditions of impact, including the speeds of the vehicles at impact and the dynamic severity of the impact, using information obtained from vehicle and accident site inspections.

This one week course provides the necessary coverage of key concepts to reinforce your understanding of how EDCRASH works. EDC Reconstruction offers the fastest way to learn what you really need to know - how to efficiently use the program and get the right results.

You will be provided with all necessary course materials, including a handbook and training manual. If attending the California course, you will have access to a computer lab for hands-on, practical experience using HVE-2D with EDCRASH to reconstruct several crashes. If attending the Florida course, you should be prepared to bring your own laptop computer. Software and temporary licenses will be provided.

Course Benefits
This course is designed for practicing accident reconstructionists who analyze data to determine how an accident occurred, with special attention to issues of speed. In this course you will learn to:

  • Use the integrated structure shared by all EDC physics programs.
  • Collect the input data required to effectively use EDCRASH.
  • Analyze your accident thoroughly.
  • Properly apply your EDCRASH program to your real-world cases.
  • Understand results and diagnostic messages produced by EDCRASH.
  • Develop professional presentations of your analysis and conclusions.
  • Present your results with confidence.
  • Explain your results in court.

To provide a comfortable learning environment and to promote active participation, class sizes are limited to 20 students.

Course Overview
 EDC Reconstruction combines morning lecture sessions with afternoon computer labs. Here is the typical course syllabus:
Date   Time   Subject   Reference
Monday
   8:00-8:30   Course Introduction   Notebook
    8:30-9:30   EDCRASH Program Description   Manual
    9:30-10:30   Earth-fixed and Vehicle-fixed Coordinate Systems   Notebook
  10:30-12:00   CDC, PDOF & Damage Measurements   Notebook
  1:00-2:30   HVE Execution Environment   Notebook
  2:30-5:00   EDCRASH Program: Input, Output & Graphics   Manual
Tuesday
   8:00-9:30   EDCRASH Flow Diagram   Manual
  9:30-10:00   Discussion of Collision Types   Manual
  10:00-10:30   Main Calculation Flow Chart   Manual
  10:30-12:00   EDCRASH Calculation Procedures, Common Velocity Check, Trajectory Simulation and Linear Momentum   Manual
  1:00-1:30   Case Study   Notebook
  1:30-2:30   Damage-only Analysis   Manual
  2:30-5:00   Lab Exercise #1   Notebook
Wednesday
   8:00-12:00   EDCRASH-Calculation Procedures, DAMAGE analysis   Manual
  1:00-5:00   Lab Exercise #2   Notebook
Thursday
   8:00-11:50   EDCRASH Calculation Procedures, Separation Velocities   Manual
  1:00-5:00   Lab Exercise #3 and Review   Notebook
Friday
   8:00-9:30   Presenting Your Results   -
  9:45-11:00   Open Book Examination   -
  11:00-12:00   Post Examination Review and Course Closing   Notebook

Who Should Attend
 Successful participation in this course requires a number of prerequisite skills, including:

  • An understanding of vehicle dynamics and the laws of motion.

  • Ability to solve algebraic and trigonometric equations.

  • At least 6 months experience as an accident investigator.

  • Classifying vehicle damage and determining thrust direction.

  • A strong desire to improve accident investigation skills.

If you use or are thinking about using EDC accident reconstruction software in your work, you should attend this course!

About the Instructor
Mr. Terry D. Day, P.E., President of Engineering Dynamics Corporation received his Masters Degree from the University of Michigan and studied under researchers at the Highway Safety Research Institute. He is the author of numerous technical papers focused on the use of computers in accident investigation.

As an engineering consultant, Mr. Day has been actively involved in motor vehicle safety for over 25 years. He has also been a guest instructor for over 15 years at Northwestern University’s Traffic Institute. Mr. Day designed EDCRASH and is directly involved in the development of all EDC reconstruction and simulation software.

How to Register

Download a Registration Form

Transportation, Accomodation and Classroom Location Info

Courses - Northridge, California

Map for the classrooom location (Jacaranda Hall - Park in Lot E6) on the CSUN campus

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Courses - Coral Gables, Florida

Training Room (to be announced)
Holiday Inn Coral Gables University of Miami
1350 S Dixie Hwy (US1)
Coral Gables, FL 33146
1-305-667-5611

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Please contact EDC Customer Service if you have any questions about the course.

Engineering Dynamics Corporation
8625 SW Cascade Blvd., Suite 200
Beaverton, Oregon 97008 USA
503.644.4500 / FAX 503.526.0905
Email: training@edccorp.com

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