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Damage that results from direct contact between a vehicle and another object is called contact damage. Contact damage can take on distinguishing
characteristic, depending on the type of collision.
On occasion, our experts can discern what type of object a vehicle struck by simply inspecting the damage profile of the vehicle. Pole impacts are
unique, in that they cause a rounded, and often smooth, damage pattern on the vehicle.
In addition, the direction that vehicle body parts are crushed can often be utilized by an accident reconstruction expert to explain the direction of the
force exerted upon a vehicle. This directional component of the force is called the principal direction of force (PDOF).
By closely examining the damage profile on a vehicle in conjunction with an analysis of the PDOF, accident reconstructionists can explain the rotation
of a vehicle upon impact. Clear understanding of vehicle rotation is critical in reconstructing the dynamic interaction that took place between a vehicle
and pole at impact.
characteristic, depending on the type of collision.
On occasion, our experts can discern what type of object a vehicle struck by simply inspecting the damage profile of the vehicle. Pole impacts are
unique, in that they cause a rounded, and often smooth, damage pattern on the vehicle.
In addition, the direction that vehicle body parts are crushed can often be utilized by an accident reconstruction expert to explain the direction of the
force exerted upon a vehicle. This directional component of the force is called the principal direction of force (PDOF).
By closely examining the damage profile on a vehicle in conjunction with an analysis of the PDOF, accident reconstructionists can explain the rotation
of a vehicle upon impact. Clear understanding of vehicle rotation is critical in reconstructing the dynamic interaction that took place between a vehicle
and pole at impact.
| Printable versions of these pole accidents: 1992 Chevy Blazer vs. pole (pdf) 2000 Buick Regal vs pole (pdf) 2002 Ford Taurus vs pole (pdf ) 2004 Ford Mustang vs pole (pdf) |
This 1992 Chevy Blazer was involved in a serious front end
collision with a pole. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Blazer is considerable.
collision with a pole. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Blazer is considerable.
Notice how the area that directly contacted the pole was
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
This 2000 Buick Regal was involved in a serious front end
collision with a pole. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Regal is considerable.
collision with a pole. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Regal is considerable.
Notice how the area that directly contacted the pole was
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
This 2004 Ford Mustang was involved in a serious front end
collision with a pole. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Mustang is considerable.
collision with a pole. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Mustang is considerable.
Notice how the area that directly contacted the pole was
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
This 2002 Ford Taurus was involved in a serious front end
collision with a tree. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Taurus is considerable.
collision with a tree. The intrusion (depth of damage) on the
Taurus is considerable.
Notice how the area that directly contacted the tree was
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
rounded and pushed inward. Only a collision with a hard
cylindrical object can cause this type of damage.
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