Coefficient of Friction in Sight Distance Formulas

Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless value that characterizes the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, affecting the sight distance on a road. And is denoted by f.

Sight Distance formulas that make use of Coefficient of Friction

fxWork Done against Friction in Stopping VehicleGo

fxBraking Distance of Vehicle during Braking OperationGo

fxVelocity of Vehicle given Braking Distance after Braking OperationGo

fxStopping Sight Distance given Vehicle Velocity and Reaction Time of VehicleGo

fxReaction Time given Stopping Sight Distance and Vehicle VelocityGo

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Friction?

Coefficient of Friction is a dimensionless value that characterizes the frictional force between two surfaces in contact, affecting the sight distance on a road.

Can the Coefficient of Friction be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Friction, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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