Analysis
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Collisions are individual and unique. Some are relatively straight forward to reconstruct and analyze, but others need sophisticated analysis and tools. Here are a few skills and techniques Savage Engineering has at their disposal:
- Calculations and simulation programs that use the laws of physics
- Occupant & Pedestrian Kinematics
- Biomechanics
- Determining the loads and causes of injuries is the domain of his biomechanical experience.
- Biomechanics is the application of mechanical engineering to the human biosystem.
- Determining the loads and geometry of the object causing a given injury aids in understanding and reconstructing the event.
- Design Analysis:
- Evaluating the appropriateness and reasonableness of a safety design.
- Determining if a product was properly manufactured is also relevant.
- The experience and research capabilities at Savage Engineering can efficiently and accurately assess the safety of a vehicle's design.
- Areas include: active and passive restraint system design, crashworthiness, vehicle interior components such as seats and steering systems, structural design,
- History of Federal rule making and standards
- Analysis of technical papers
- Testing and Demonstrations:
- Tests are often an excellent way to evaluate and/or demonstrate the performance of a vehicle safety system or a complete vehicle.
- It is also effective in demonstrating the accuracy of a reconstruction or the inaccuracy of one. Savage Engineering Inc. has the background and experience to handle the complexities of sophisticated testing.
- Savage Engineering Inc. can conduct full scale, sled and component tests at appropriate test facilities.
- Analysis of test reports and demonstrations done by others.
- 3D Scanning generates detailed and measurable images for analysis and demonstrations.
- Photogrammetry permits constructing a 3D image from 2D photographs. When there is sufficient information in scene photographs, skid marks and other evidence can be located and measured.