Mr. Bare specializes in the analysis and reconstruction of motor vehicle crashes involving passenger cars, light trucks and sport utility vehicles. Mr. Bare has particular expertise in the investigation of vehicle rollover crashes including assessments of vehicle handling, tire/component failure, rollover dynamics and rollover stability. He is experienced in the reconstruction of complex accident situations including high-speed collisions, pole/guard rail impacts and post-collision fuel-fed fires. In the process of his analysis, he has conducted numerous physical demonstrations including high and low-speed full-scale crash tests, vehicle component and restraint systems testing, and handling demonstrations.
Mr. Bare’s expertise includes the analysis of computer programs and simulations used in the reconstruction of crashes and rollovers. Mr. Bare has further developed expertise in the use of recorded sensor data from both restraint system control modules and heavy truck engine control modules in accident reconstruction analysis.
Prior to joining Exponent, Mr. Bare consulted on issues related to crash reconstruction with M.P. Holcomb Engineering Corporation and Biodynamic Research Corporation. While at the University of Missouri, he developed and analyzed vehicle handling and rollover simulations for Department of Transportation research contracts.
Pierce J, Carhart M, Bare C, Blakeslee A, Heald J. Retention characteristics of production laminated side windows. SAE 2007-01-0376, SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, MI, 2007.
Moore T, Gloeckner C, Steffey D, Le-Resnick H, Bare C, Corrigan CF. Implications of vehicle roll direction on occupant ejection and injury risk. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, 50th Annual Scientific Conference, Chicago, IL, October 15–18, 2006
Howard RP, Bomar J, Bare C. Vehicle restitution response in low velocity collisions. SAE #931842, 1993 SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference, San Antonio, TX, 1993.
Nalecz AG, Bare C. Development and analysis of intermediate tripped vehicle rollover model (ITRS). NHTSA – U.S. DOT Final Report #HS 807 614, 1989.
Nalecz AG, Bindemann AC, Bare C. Sensitivity analysis of vehicle tripped rollover model. NHTSA – U.S. DOT Final Report #HS 807 300, July 1988.