Automotive Fire Analysis: An Engineering Approach - Softcover

Barnett, Gregory J.

9781936360154: Automotive Fire Analysis: An Engineering Approach

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ISBN 10: 1936360152 ISBN 13: 9781936360154

Publisher: Lawyers & Judges Pub Co, 2013

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In the new Automotive Fire Analysis: An Engineering Approach, Third Edition, experienced field engineer Gregory Barnett points out common problems with the way automotive fires are investigated. Mr. Barnett has compiled the research undertaken to date by manufacturers, standards organizations and private institutions into one compact guide. Mr. Barnett guides you through the proper techniques of vehicle fire analysis and investigation, typical vehicle fires and burn patterns, and indicators of arson in auto fires. He teaches you how to tell the difference between flame-resistant and flammable materials, the flammable liquids contained in cars, auto electrical systems and related fires, and more. This expanded third edition contains brand new sections on alternative fuel vehicles and the types of fires associated with them, including lithium-ion batteries, supplemental restraint systems, and golf cart fires. He covers the current safety standards for autos in the United States, in a clear and easy to follow manner. He gives you important information on functioning as a witness in court on auto fire cases.

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About the Author

Gregory J. Barnett has a career spanning over three decades as a technician, service engineer, field engineer, and automotive technology instructor. His experience is in both manufacturing and retail automotive.Currently, he operates a field engineering and expert witness service offering hands-on engineering level diagnosis on automotive and heavy truck claims for major insurance carriers and attorneys.

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