Crush Energy This course explains the fundamentals of crush energy and the important role it plays in collision reconstruction. More specifically, students learn about the critical role of energy balance as it applies to a thorough investigation. Proper protocol for obtaining crush measurements is explained as well as how to accurately determine crush coefficients. Topics: Fundamental Concepts Velocity/time diagrams Force, work and energy analysis Coefficient of restitution and crush energy Crush measurement, crush energy and impact speed analysis Damage Classification Motion analysis Temple Police Department, 209 E. Ave. A., Temple, TX, 76501