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MIROS TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATION
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C R A S H R E C O N S T R U C T I O N U N I T
V E H I C L E S A F E T Y & B I O M E C H A N I C S R E S E A R C H C E N T R E
M A L A Y S I A N I N S T I T U T E O F R O A D S A F E T Y R E S E A R C H
( M I R O S )
E N G R I S K A N D A R B I N A B D U L H A M I D
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Contents
Crash Factors
MIROS Crash Investigation objectives
SOP
Notification
Preparation
Data Collection
Improvement Initiatives
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Road Crashes
USERS
VEHICLES ROADS
SYSTEM
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Crash factors
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The primary purpose of research based, in-depth crashinvestigation is to identify in detail as many factors as possiblethat contribute to crashes and the resulting injuries and, inparticular, factors that have not previously been identified.
The results of these investigations are reported to the federalgovernment, road authorities, the automotive industry andother stakeholders.
Ultimately, this process can be expected to lead to thedevelopment of countermeasures that will prevent the samecrash from happening again.
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Source: CASR, 2007
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Objektif of In-depth Crash Investigation
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Crash Investigation: Overall picture
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Crash Investigation
Suggestion for improvement
Intervention / Polocy
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Investigated cases: > 800 cases (since 2007) Catchment area: Malaysia
Man power: • 5 Mechanical Engineers,
• 1 Biomedical Engineer,
• 1 Forensic Scientist
• 1 Materials Engineer
• 5 Supporting Staffs
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Crash Reconstruction Unit, MIROS
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Number of cases investigated
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Number of Investigated Cases by Year
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Number of cases investigated according to states 2007-2013
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•Normal: 3 deaths & above
•Inquiry: High number of fatalities, requested by the Ministry
•Special: Requested by agencies, car manufacturers, etc
•Project based: Motorcycles, Single Vehicle Crash, etc.
Type of Cases
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• Retrospective – Need some time to go to crash location e.g. East Malaysia
• On the spot – project based e.g. standby at hospital, follow ambulance
Type of Investigation
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Standard Operating Procedure for Retrospective Investigation
1 Notification
2 Preparation
3 Data Collection
4 Data Analysis
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MIROS Crash Team Vehicle
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Equipment And Tools - Measurement
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Equipment And Tools - Photography
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Early at-scene arrival, to avoid traffic congestion Top view analysis
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Data Collection
Occupants
Injury level
Injury mechanisme
System
Trip management
Driver selection & condition
Vehicle management
Primary Secondary
On-site investigationInspection of damaged vehicles
Reports and findings from relevant authorities (PDRM, highway authorities, hospitals etc)
Road
Road design & Environment
Road geometry
Road Site Evidence
Vehicles
Vehicle damage
Restraint System
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* Adapted from The University of Birmingham & The University of Adelaide Crash Investigation
forms
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Road Design
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Road Geometry
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Aerial view (UAV)
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Skidmark
Skid marks Yaw marks Rut marks
Physical Evidences
Tire Imprint Debris – point of impact
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Vehicle damages
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Restraint System
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Crash effects
Crash Location Analysis
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Crush Measurement (C1 – C6)
Crush Energy Calculation
Delta-V Speed
Vehicle damages analysis
Using AIDamage software
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Direction of impact
General area of damage
Specific horizontal area
Specific vertical area
Type of damage distribution
Damage extent
CRUSH MEASUREMENT (C1 – C6)
Vehicle damages analysis
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Scientific process
Laws of Physics & Engineering principles
Conservation of Momentum & Energy
Crash kinematics – changes in mass movement
Crash dynamics – how the vehicles collided & its final restposition.
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Crash Reconstruction
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Overvolume
Overloading (penumpang / barangan)
(Overvolume)
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Overloading- Occupants
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SEAT ANCHORAGES
(UN R80 ISSUE)
8 May 2017
Fixed type (Type A)
Top on type (Type C) – for last row only
Moveable railing type (Type B)
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Tyre failure
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Initiative
New/improved policies
Improvement based on localised study
Improvement initiatives
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Improvement of sharp curve
Improvement of space between barriers
Addition of traffic calming element (transverse bar)
Improvement initiatives(based on Simpang Pulai Case)
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Source: Google Map (accessed in Dec 2010)
Current (2013)
Improvement of Sharp curve (Plan View)
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Similar to previous barrier location
Addition of barrier – improve downhill curve
Previous (2010)
- Single barrier at curve
Current (2013)
Improvement of space between barriers
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Previous (2010)
Previous (2010)
Current (2013)
Addition of traffic calming element (transverse bar)
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End treatment improvement on bridge parapet
Improvement initiatives
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Ending Point of the Damage Bridge
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W-beam
28 cm
38 cm
Causing the penetration of the rails
into the lower passenger compartment
End Treatment
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1. ENHANCING GUARDRAIL STANDARDS FROM TL2 TO TL3-TL6
There is an urgent need to install barriers which can withstand crash energy of testlevel (TL) 3 and up to level 6 on certain stretches in Malaysian roads.
Cabinet made a policy decision requiring related authorities to develop a plan forupgrading the existing guardrail system from TL2 to TL3, 4, 5 or 6, depending on thesafety requirements of a particular stretch of the road.
For stretches of roads running alongside a slope and with a history of accidents, anupgrade to TL6 has been made mandatory.
Implementation: Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR)
Note: Test Level (TL) is defined as a form of destructive test performed to ensure safedesign standards in compatibility with traffic barriers for different automobiles.
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2. CODE OF PRACTICE ON SAFETY, HEALTH
AND ENVIRONMENT (SHE) FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
Lack of supervision by the company’sfleet manager in monitoring the drivers hasbeen seen as a possible contributing factortowards driver negligence when on theroad.
Interviews with top management of thecompany also found the non-existence ofstandard procedures on safety and healthfor transport activities.
Officially published in November 2007and then endorsed by the Cabinet as apolicy decision.
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3. IMPLEMENTATION OF REAR SEATBELT USE IN VEHICLES
MIROS Study: 95% of Malaysian cars are fitted with rear seatbelts and 81% ofMalaysian road users have access to rear seatbelts.
It is a proven fact that rear seatbelts are 44% effective in reducing fatalitiescompared to unrestrained back seat occupants.
A 60% compliance to rear seatbelt use is estimated to reduce 63 fatalities a year, anda further reduction in terms of injury severity is expected.
The policy has been enforced on 1st January 2009.
Publication (downloadable through MIROS website):1. MRR/4/2007: An Assessment of Rear Seatbelt Availability and Accessibility in
Malaysia - a Preliminary Study2. MRR/9/2008: PHASE 1 : Achievements of First 3-Month Advocacy Program - Rear
Seatbelt Use : Public Awareness and Practice
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4. BUS COMPLIANCE TO UN R66 AND UN R80
Numerous in-depth analytical studies and reconstruction of real world bus crashesby MIROS reveal that many of our buses have frail superstructure design and poor seatdesign and anchorage.
Cabinet of Malaysia has made a policy decision to incorporate United NationsEconomic Commission for Europe (UNECE) guidelines – UN R66 and UN R80 as part ofthe type approval for new buses effective November 2007.
Implementation: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ)
Note:R66 – Uniform Technical Prescriptions Concerning The Approval of Large PassengerVehicles with regard to The Strength of Their Superstructure.R80 – Uniform Provisions Concerning The Approval of Seats of Large PassengerVehicles with regard to The Strength of The Seats and Their Anchorages.
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Seminar
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Train The Trainer
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Media Coverage
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Research Collaboration
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Linkages With Authorities
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