Publications & Abstracts
The experts at Knott Laboratory have been published in many engineering journals.
While most of these essays are quite detailed, these short abstracts express a summary of the overall papers that were published. Additionally, we've compiled our complete list of publications and abstracts for your convenience; some of which were featured in print or have not been made available online by the publishers.
Field Investigation of Automotive Seat Belts
Field investigation of seatbelt condition after an accident may provide answers to two fundamental questions; was the seatbelt in use…
Seat Belt Investigation In Automobile Accidents
Field investigation of seat belt condition after an accident is often intended to answer two fundamental questions: (1) was the seat belt…
Head Injury In Automobile Accidents
This paper is the summary of the current state of the art in the multidisciplinary science of biomechanics as it relates to head injury. A…
Seat Belt Development and Current Design Features
Historically, the original purpose of seat belts was preventing occupant ejection. This need was recognized by early automobile occupants…
The Forensic Engineer’s Relationship to Manufacturers in Product
Accidents are the third largest cause of death in America, taking 140,000 lives per year. Construction accidents kill about 1000 workers…
Working With the Manufacturer in Product Cases
This article is an overview of the basic terminology, procedures, and investigative techniques related to forensic involvement in product…
An Overview of Heavy Trucks/Buses Braking Performance
The writer discusses the performance of heavy duty vehicles during emergency braking. The paper reviews statistical data related to the…
The Effect Of Variables On Vehicular Accident Reconstruction
There are a number of publications discussing the mathematical theory, sources of data, and accuracy of the EDCRASH computer program for…