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Computer-Based Training in Vehicle Fire Investigation Part 2: Fuel Sources and Burn Patterns
Technical Paper
2006-01-0548
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Statistical studies of collision and non-collision fires abound, founded upon information in publicly available collision and fire incident data bases. Recent efforts to improve the quality and reliability of the data within such databases have included the development of vehicle fire investigator training materials for motor vehicle crash investigators. These materials will be available to investigators both as a computer-based training system for remote learning and as a classroom seminar. When completed, the computer-based training course will be publicly available.
The computer-based training course is based on published and unpublished research on vehicle fires, material properties and ignition characteristics. Topics include a discussion of combustible fluids and materials, ignition sources, burn patterns, arson, hybrid vehicles and vehicle design, as well as background information on fire science, automotive systems, and design and investigation standards.
This paper will provide a summary of available data related to fuel sources and burn pattern analysis. The previous paper (Part 1) presents information about the computer-based training program and analysis of ignition sources in vehicle fire investigation.
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Shields, L. and Scheibe, R., "Computer-Based Training in Vehicle Fire Investigation Part 2: Fuel Sources and Burn Patterns," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0548, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0548.Also In
SAE 2006 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Mechanical Systems
Number: V115-6; Published: 2007-03-30
Number: V115-6; Published: 2007-03-30
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