MOTORCYCLE COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION

Master motorcycle collision reconstruction with in-depth lectures and exercises addressing speed determination, dynamics, simulation, motorcycle EDRs, and more.

DETAILS

DatesAvailable on Demand
InstructorLou Peck, P.E.
CEUs25
Cost$1,395

This course is offered online with video lectures that can be taken during any two-week period of your choosing. Depending on the student and prior experience, the course will take 3 to 4 full days.

Office hours are not included in the on-demand format.


STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILL SET

The Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction course equips the analyst with a firm understanding of motorcycle dynamics and current reconstruction techniques through deep review of literature, sample evidence, and exercises. The following topics are covered:

  • Introduction to motorcycle crash causation, motorcycle anatomy, and specification research
  • Review of kinematics including units, conversions, and derivations of basic equations
  • Fundamentals of motorcycle dynamics (geometry, stability, steering, weight transfer, suspension, etc.)
  • Motorcycle inspection
  • Rider perception-response time
  • Braking systems and rider performance
  • Introduction to Excel for collision reconstruction
  • Dynamics of swerving and rider performance
  • Acceleration behavior, calculations, and gearing analysis
  • Sliding friction for downed motorcycles
  • Speed estimation via vehicular damage
  • Rotational mechanics
  • Rider and pillion vault analysis
  • Event data recorders and dataloggers
  • Simulation analyses for impact speed determination
  • Monte Carlo analysis to determine confidence in results

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lou Peck is a Professional Engineer and ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionist with 20+ years of experience. He developed Northwestern University’s Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction course and is the lead author of the motorcycle chapter in their upcoming textbook.

As a forensic engineer and former Expert level roadracer, he has a unique understanding of motorcycle dynamics and capabilities.

He has authored several publications analyzing, sliding friction, impact speed, braking performance, glancing behavior, and data from on-board recorders.


HIGH QUALITY LECTURES

Lectures are recorded in our in-house studio, equipped with a professional video camera and microphones. Several days are devoted to editing the content, to offer the attendee a smooth experience balancing presentation of the instructor, materials, and hands-on projects. Check out a sample below!


FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OFFICE

Over the last decade, Lou has developed and refined these materials while teaching to reconstructionists around the world. Prospective attendees can now access this course from the comfort of their office without the need to pay for expensive travel and lodging. 



The course spans three full days and allows the student to complete each day's lectures and exercises at a time that is convenient to them.


WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING…

4.7/5.0 - 485 Reviews


"It was a great class! Lou is the gold standard!"


"I have taken a couple other motorcycle courses through the years and this is by far the best."


"My motorcycle cases are now an order of magnitude better."


"It left no stone unturned. I'm constantly amazed at how this field continues to advance and it's people like yourself that will ensure investigators have access to the best training possible to help them do their work."


"I really enjoyed the class and I have learned quite a bit to apply to my job. In Law Enforcement, I know I can be better at gathering data during a motorcycle collision than I ever did before."


"Excellent content and instruction! Best online education format I have experienced. Extremely enjoyable."


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