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Master’s in PTW Accident Analysis and Reconstruction Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in powered two-wheeler (PTW) accident analysis and reconstruction engineering, with 12 modules covering accident research, scene investigation, vehicle analysis, collision physics, rider dynamics, reconstruction software, human factors, infrastructure, ISO 13232 crash testing and expert reports, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Investigate motorcycle accidents using scientific methodologies.

02

Collect and document physical evidence at the accident scene.

03

Apply impact physics and the kinematics of the vehicle and rider.

04

Reconstruct accidents with specialist software.

05

Analyse human, vehicle and road factors.

06

Prepare rigorous expert reports and defend them.

07

Develop a complete reconstruction of a motorcycle accident.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Accident reconstruction experts working for forensic engineering firms.
  • Road traffic accident investigators.
  • Passive safety engineers at vehicle manufacturers.
  • Crash data analysts in road safety bodies.
  • Traffic police technicians responsible for accident reports.
  • Consultants advising insurers on motorcycle claims.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join forensic engineering firms.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 13232 (motorcycle crash test and analysis methods)
  • ISO 12353-1 (traffic accident analysis vocabulary)
  • SAE J1698 (event data recorder output)
  • ISO 6813 (collision classification)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (General Vehicle Safety Regulation)
  • Spanish Civil Procedure Act (expert evidence)
  • Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Traffic Act)
  • ISO/IEC 17020 (requirements for inspection bodies)
  • PC-Crash
  • Virtual CRASH
  • MADYMO
  • PhotoModeler
  • MATLAB
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1National and European statistics
  2. 1.2Accident databases
  3. 1.3The European MAIDS study
  4. 1.4Accident configurations
  5. 1.5Human, vehicle and road factors
  6. 1.6Single-vehicle accidents
  7. 1.7Accidents involving other vehicles
  8. 1.8Injury severity
  9. 1.9In-depth investigation methodology
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of an accident database
  1. 2.1Response protocol
  2. 2.2Photographic documentation of the scene
  3. 2.3Scene measurement
  4. 2.4Braking and skid marks
  5. 2.5Scrape marks
  6. 2.6Debris and final positions
  7. 2.7Laser scanning of the scene
  8. 2.8Drones in investigation
  9. 2.9Chain of custody
  10. 2.10Practical: accident sketch
  1. 3.1Motorcycle deformation
  2. 3.2Damage to the other vehicle
  3. 3.3Condition of brakes and tyres
  4. 3.4Lighting and bulbs
  5. 3.5Data from on-board electronics
  6. 3.6ABS units as a data source
  7. 3.7Damage to rider equipment
  8. 3.8Vehicle technical inspection
  9. 3.9Damage photogrammetry
  10. 3.10Lab: deformation measurement with photogrammetry
  1. 4.1Kinematics and speeds
  2. 4.2Conservation of momentum
  3. 4.3Coefficients of restitution
  4. 4.4Deformation energy
  5. 4.5Braking decelerations
  6. 4.6Sliding of motorcycle and rider
  7. 4.7Friction coefficients
  8. 4.8Rider projection
  9. 4.9Uncertainty in calculations
  10. 4.10Workshop: impact speed calculation
  1. 5.1Rider trajectories
  2. 5.2Impact against the vehicle
  3. 5.3Impact against the ground
  4. 5.4Impact against barriers
  5. 5.5Multibody rider models
  6. 5.6Injuries and mechanisms
  7. 5.7Equipment and injury severity
  8. 5.8Correlation with medical reports
  9. 5.9Simulation with MADYMO
  10. 5.10Practical: rider trajectory simulation
  1. 6.1PC-Crash and Virtual CRASH
  2. 6.2Vehicle modelling
  3. 6.3Scene modelling
  4. 6.4Collision simulation
  5. 6.5Fitting to the evidence
  6. 6.6Sensitivity analysis
  7. 6.7Animations and their use
  8. 6.8Limitations of the software
  9. 6.9Validation against tests
  10. 6.10Lab: reconstruction in PC-Crash
  1. 7.1Perception and reaction times
  2. 7.2Visibility and conspicuity
  3. 7.3Attention and distraction
  4. 7.4Alcohol and drugs
  5. 7.5Driver fatigue
  6. 7.6Rider experience
  7. 7.7Errors by other drivers
  8. 7.8Avoidability assessment
  9. 7.9Speed and risk
  10. 7.10Case study: avoidability analysis
  1. 8.1Road surface and grip
  2. 8.2Road signage in the area
  3. 8.3Steel barriers and motorcyclists
  4. 8.4Motorcyclist protection systems
  5. 8.5Road alignment and visibility
  6. 8.6Road lighting
  7. 8.7Weather and road condition
  8. 8.8Roadworks and obstacles
  9. 8.9Road safety audits
  10. 8.10Practical: audit of a section of bends
  1. 9.1ISO 13232 standard
  2. 9.2Motorcyclist dummies
  3. 9.3Test configurations
  4. 9.4Required test instrumentation
  5. 9.5Tests of motorcycle airbags
  6. 9.6Barrier tests
  7. 9.7Correlation with real accidents
  8. 9.8Limitations of tests
  9. 9.9Current lines of research
  10. 9.10Case study: interpretation of a crash test
  1. 10.1Structure of the report
  2. 10.2Technical language and clarity
  3. 10.3Hypotheses and conclusions
  4. 10.4Handling uncertainty
  5. 10.5Expert evidence in civil proceedings
  6. 10.6Criminal proceedings and experts
  7. 10.7Expert ethics
  8. 10.8Defence in court
  9. 10.9Common mistakes and how to avoid them
  10. 10.10Workshop: writing an expert report
  1. 11.1Prevention measures
  2. 11.2Motorcyclist training
  3. 11.3Mandatory rider equipment
  4. 11.4Safety technologies
  5. 11.5General Vehicle Safety Regulation
  6. 11.6Road safety campaigns
  7. 11.7Policy evaluation
  8. 11.8Vision Zero strategy
  9. 11.9Data for prevention
  10. 11.10Practical: proposed measures for a road section
  1. 12.1Case selection
  2. 12.2Evidence gathering
  3. 12.3Vehicle analysis
  4. 12.4Reconstruction calculations
  5. 12.5Software simulation
  6. 12.6Human factors analysis
  7. 12.7Writing the expert report
  8. 12.8Prevention proposals
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PC-Crash, Virtual CRASH, MADYMO, PhotoModeler and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: reconstruction of a car–motorcycle collision at a junction, analysis of marks and deformation with photogrammetry, and simulation of the rider trajectory after impact. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 13232, ISO 12353-1, SAE J1698, ISO 6813, Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, Spanish Civil Procedure Act (expert evidence), Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Traffic Act), ISO/IEC 17020.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 13232, ISO 12353-1 and SAE J1698 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:PC-Crash, Virtual CRASH, MADYMO, PhotoModeler and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The complete reconstruction of a real motorcycle accident, from evidence gathering and calculations to simulation and expert report, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Case selection and evidence
Select a real case and gather and document the physical evidence.
Vehicle analysis
Analyse deformation and on-board data from the vehicles involved.
Reconstruction and simulation
Calculate impact speeds and simulate the collision in PC-Crash.
Expert report
Analyse human factors and write a rigorous expert report.
Master's Thesis
A complete motorcycle accident reconstruction with prevention proposals, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Accident reconstruction expertRoad traffic accident investigatorPassive safety engineerCrash data analystTraffic police technicianInsurance consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with PC-Crash, Virtual CRASH, MADYMO, PhotoModeler and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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