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Accident Simulation Training
  • California State University - Northridge
    Northridge, California
    January 5 - 9, 2009

  • Holiday Inn Coral Gables University of Miami
    Coral Gables, Florida
    November 2009

Description
This one week course provides the necessary coverage of key concepts to reinforce your understanding of how the EDSMAC, EDSVS and EDVTS programs work. EDC Simulations 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 Simulations training manual. If attending the California course, you will have access to a computer lab for hands-on, practical experience using HVE-2D with EDSMAC, EDSVS and EDVTS to simulate a crash. If attending the Florida course, you should be prepared to bring your own laptop computer. Software and temporary licenses will be provided.

Course Benefits
Professional training provided by EDC maximizes the return-on-investment in your software. 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 EDSMAC, EDSVS, & EDVTS.
  • Analyze your accident thoroughly.
  • Properly apply your EDSMAC, EDSVS, & EDVTS programs to your real-world cases.
  • Understand results and diagnostic messages produced by EDSMAC, EDSVS & EDVTS.
  • 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 Simulations combines morning lecture sessions with afternoon computer labs. Here is the typical course syllabus:

Date Time Subject Reference







Monday
8:00-8:15 Course Introduction Notebook
8:15-8:45 Anatomy of a Simulation Manual
8:45-9:30 History and Application of Simulations Manual
9:30-10:00 Review of Coordinate Systems, CDC and Delta-V Notebook
10:00-11:00 Vehicle Dynamics Short-Course Manual
11:00-11:30 Program Menu Map Manual
11:30-12:00 Driver Input Tables Manual
1:00- 2:30 Estimating Initial Conditions Notebook
2:30- 5:00 EDSVS Demonstration Program, Input, Output, and Graphics

Manual

Tuesday
8:00-10:00 Tire Models Manual
10:00-12:00 Collision Models Manual
1:00-2:00 Case Study Notebook
2:00-5:00 Lab Exercise #1 - EDSVS Notebook
Lab Exercise #2 - EDSVS
Lab Exercise #3 - EDVTS

Wednesday
8:00- 9:00 Numerical Integration Manual
9:00-12:00 EDSVS/EDVTS Calculation Manual
1:00-5:00 Lab Exercise #4 - EDSMAC Notebook
Lab Exercise #5 - EDSMAC

Thursday
8:00-12:00 EDSMAC Calculation Procedures Manual
1:00-4:30 Lab Exercise #6 - EDSMAC Notebook
4:30- 5:00 Review Notebook

Friday
8:00-8:30 Presenting Your Results -
8:30-10:30 Open Book Examination -
10:30-12:00 Post Examination Review and Course Closing Notebook

Who Should Attend
Students who benefit the most from attending this course will typically have:

  • A technical background in engineering or physics.
  • Experience as accident investigators.
  • A strong desire to improve their accident investigation skills.

If you use or are thinking about using EDC accident simulation 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 is still 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

Map of CSUN campus relative to local airports

Hotels near the CSUN campus

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

Other hotels near the University of Miami campus

Rental cars, airport shuttles and other local transportation options

 

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

Engineering Dynamics Corporation
8625 SW Cascade Blvd., Suite 200
Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7100 USA
503.644.4500 / FAX 503.526.0905
Email: training@edccorp.com


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