Braking Distance in Sight Distance Formulas

Braking Distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle at the point where brake is applied to the point where it stops. And is denoted by l. Braking Distance is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Braking Distance is always positive. Typically, the value of Braking Distance is smaller than 1000.

Formulas to find Braking Distance in Sight Distance

fxBraking Distance of Vehicle during Braking OperationGo

fxBraking Distance given Lag Distance and Stopping Sight DistanceGo

Sight Distance formulas that make use of Braking Distance

fxWork Done against Friction in Stopping VehicleGo

fxMaximum Frictional Force Developed during Braking Operation of VehicleGo

fxWeight of Vehicle given Kinetic Energy of Vehicle at Design SpeedGo

fxMaximum Frictional Force given Kinetic Energy of Vehicle at Design SpeedGo

fxVelocity of Vehicle given Braking Distance after Braking OperationGo

fxStopping Sight Distance given Lag Distance and Braking DistanceGo

fxLag Distance given Stopping Sight Distance and Braking DistanceGo

List of variables in Sight Distance formulas

fx Velocity Go

fx Coefficient of Friction Go

fx Sight Stopping Distance Go

fx Lag Distance Go

FAQ

What is the Braking Distance?

Braking Distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle at the point where brake is applied to the point where it stops. Braking Distance is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Braking Distance is always positive. Typically, the value of Braking Distance is smaller than 1000.

Can the Braking Distance be negative?

No, the Braking Distance, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Braking Distance?

Braking Distance is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Braking Distance can be measured.

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