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Reconstruction of Rollover Collisions
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Abstract
The fundamentals of accident reconstruction are applied to rollover collisions. Typical deceleration rates, roll distances, and vehicle damage patterns are discussed. Rollover crash test results are presented to quantify various impact conditions.
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Orlowski, K., Moffatt, E., Bundorf, R., and Holcomb, M., "Reconstruction of Rollover Collisions," SAE Technical Paper 890857, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/890857.Also In
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