Saraiev O. Method of evaluation of a vehicle braking performance under traffic accident conditions

This thesis pertains to the braking system of a vehicle. The main goal is to improve accuracy of the assessment of braking performance by taking into account many additional factors and enhancing the brake system design. The methods used in the thesis research activities are as follows: differentiation and integration methods for a complex function; methods of mathematical statistics, probability theory and regression analysis; analytical methods; numerical methods; analog-to-digital data conversion methods; intelligent Transportation Systems estimation methods; computer modeling; experimental methods. Theoretical and practical results are based on enhancing theory of dynamics of the vehicle deceleration. Proposed mathematical models lead to a novel methodology that, according to the provided experimental data, improves accuracy of assessment of vehicle brake performance. Thesis results both theoretical and computational can be applied in: training forensic experts, automobile technicians, auto technical experts, etc.; in the educational process training students of universities; in vehicular accident reconstruction; designing and testing vehicles with modern braking systems; developing systems for the study of vehicle's performance characteristics; developing softwares to investigate a traffic accident.