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Stopping Sight Distance is defined as distance provided on the road before a sharp turn. Check FAQs
SSD=Vbt+Vb22[g]f
SSD - Stopping Sight Distance?Vb - Speed of Slow moving vehicle?t - Break Reaction Time?f - Design Coefficient of Friction?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second Example

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69.7302Edit=11.11Edit2.5Edit+11.11Edit229.80660.15Edit
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Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
SSD=Vbt+Vb22[g]f
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
SSD=11.11m/s2.5s+11.11m/s22[g]0.15
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
SSD=11.11m/s2.5s+11.11m/s229.8066m/s²0.15
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
SSD=11.112.5+11.11229.80660.15
Next Step Evaluate
SSD=69.7302378573043m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
SSD=69.7302m

Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
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.
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.
Break Reaction Time
Break Reaction Time is defined as time taken by the driver to apply the break.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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 Stopping Sight Distance

​Go Stopping Sight Distance given Intermediate Sight Distance
SSD=ISD2
​Go Stopping Sight Distance
SSD=BD+LD
​Go Stopping Sight Distance on Upward Inclined Surface
SSD=Vbt+Vb22[g]f+ΔH
​Go Stopping Sight Distance on Level Ground with Breaking Efficiency
SSD=Vbt+Vb22[g]fηx

Other formulas in SSD category

​Go Intermediate Sight Distance
ISD=2SSD
​Go Total Reaction Time given Stopping Sight Distance
t=SSD-Vb22[g]fVb

How to Evaluate Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second?

Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second evaluator uses Stopping Sight Distance = Speed of Slow moving vehicle*Break Reaction Time+(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction) to evaluate the Stopping Sight Distance, Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second is defined as the minimum sight distance available on a highway at any spot having sufficient length to enable the driver to stop a vehicle traveling at design speed, safely without collision with any other obstruction. Stopping Sight Distance is denoted by SSD symbol.

How to evaluate Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second, enter Speed of Slow moving vehicle (Vb), Break Reaction Time (t) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second

What is the formula to find Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second?
The formula of Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second is expressed as Stopping Sight Distance = Speed of Slow moving vehicle*Break Reaction Time+(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction). Here is an example- 69.73024 = 11.11*2.5+(11.11^2)/(2*[g]*0.15).
How to calculate Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second?
With Speed of Slow moving vehicle (Vb), Break Reaction Time (t) & Design Coefficient of Friction (f) we can find Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second using the formula - Stopping Sight Distance = Speed of Slow moving vehicle*Break Reaction Time+(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Stopping Sight Distance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Stopping Sight Distance-
  • Stopping Sight Distance=Intermediate Sight Distance/2OpenImg
  • Stopping Sight Distance=Breaking Distance+Lag DistanceOpenImg
  • Stopping Sight Distance=Speed of Slow moving vehicle*Break Reaction Time+(Speed of Slow moving vehicle^2)/(2*[g]*Design Coefficient of Friction+Difference in Elevation)OpenImg
Can the Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second be negative?
No, the Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second?
Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Stopping Sight Distance for Velocity in meter per second can be measured.
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