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Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops. Check FAQs
BD=Vb22[g]fηx+0.01ΔH
BD - Breaking Distance?Vb - Speed of Slow moving vehicle?f - Design Coefficient of Friction?ηx - Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X?ΔH - Difference in Elevation?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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49.3019Edit=11.11Edit229.80660.15Edit0.8Edit+0.0115Edit
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Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
BD=Vb22[g]fηx+0.01ΔH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BD=11.11m/s22[g]0.150.8+0.0115m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
BD=11.11m/s229.8066m/s²0.150.8+0.0115m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BD=11.11229.80660.150.8+0.0115
Next Step Evaluate
BD=49.3019241123568m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
BD=49.3019m

Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Breaking Distance
Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops.
Symbol: BD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Speed of Slow moving vehicle
Speed of Slow moving vehicle is the speed of vehicle which has to be overtaken.
Symbol: Vb
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 5.
Design Coefficient of Friction
Design Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X
The Overall efficiency from shaft A to X, of a gearbox, depends mainly on the gear mesh and bearings efficiency.
Symbol: ηx
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Difference in Elevation
Difference in elevation at ends of measured length.
Symbol: ΔH
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Breaking Distance

​Go Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance
BD=SSD-LD
​Go Breaking Distance
BD=Vb22[g]f
​Go Braking Distance on Inclined Surface
BD=Vb22[g]f+0.01ΔH
​Go Braking Distance on Level Ground with Efficiency
BD=Vb22[g]f

Other formulas in Braking Distance category

​Go Velocity of Vehicle given Breaking Distance
Vb=(BD(2[g]f))0.5
​Go Velocity of Vehicle in meter per second for Braking Distance
Vb=BD(2[g]f)

How to Evaluate Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency?

Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency evaluator uses Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction*Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X+0.01*Difference in Elevation) to evaluate the Breaking Distance, Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency formula is defined as distance vehicle will travel from point when its brakes are fully applied to when it comes to complete stop. Breaking Distance is denoted by BD symbol.

How to evaluate Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency, enter Speed of Slow moving vehicle (Vb), Design Coefficient of Friction (f), Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X x) & Difference in Elevation (ΔH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency

What is the formula to find Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency?
The formula of Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency is expressed as Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction*Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X+0.01*Difference in Elevation). Here is an example- 49.30192 = (11.11^2)/(2*[g]*0.15*0.8+0.01*15).
How to calculate Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency?
With Speed of Slow moving vehicle (Vb), Design Coefficient of Friction (f), Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X x) & Difference in Elevation (ΔH) we can find Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency using the formula - Breaking Distance = (Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction*Overall Efficiency from Shaft A to X+0.01*Difference in Elevation). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Breaking Distance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Breaking Distance-
  • Breaking Distance=Stopping Sight Distance-Lag DistanceOpenImg
  • Breaking Distance=(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction)OpenImg
  • Breaking Distance=(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction+0.01*Difference in Elevation)OpenImg
Can the Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency be negative?
No, the Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency?
Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency can be measured.
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