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Breaking distance is defined as the distance traveled after applying brake till the vehicle stops. Check FAQs
BD=SSD-LD
BD - Breaking Distance?SSD - Stopping Sight Distance?LD - Lag Distance?

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132.3Edit=160Edit-27.7Edit
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Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
BD=SSD-LD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BD=160m-27.7m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BD=160-27.7
LAST Step Evaluate
BD=132.3m

Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Stopping Sight Distance
Stopping Sight Distance is defined as distance provided on the road before a sharp turn.
Symbol: SSD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lag Distance
Lag distance is defined as the distance travelled by the vehicle before applying the break and after seeing the object.
Symbol: LD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Breaking Distance

​Go Breaking Distance
BD=Vb22[g]f
​Go Braking Distance on Inclined Surface
BD=Vb22[g]f+0.01ΔH
​Go Braking Distance on Inclined Surface with Efficiency
BD=Vb22[g]fηx+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 Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance?

Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance evaluator uses Breaking Distance = Stopping Sight Distance-Lag Distance to evaluate the Breaking Distance, Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance formula is defined as distance travelled by vehicle after seeing object and before applying brake. Breaking Distance is denoted by BD symbol.

How to evaluate Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance, enter Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) & Lag Distance (LD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance

What is the formula to find Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance?
The formula of Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance is expressed as Breaking Distance = Stopping Sight Distance-Lag Distance. Here is an example- 132.3 = 160-27.7.
How to calculate Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance?
With Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) & Lag Distance (LD) we can find Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance using the formula - Breaking Distance = Stopping Sight Distance-Lag Distance.
What are the other ways to Calculate Breaking Distance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Breaking Distance-
  • 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
  • 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)OpenImg
Can the Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance be negative?
No, the Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance?
Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Breaking Distance given Stopping Sight Distance can be measured.
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