Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel Formula

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Vehicle Wheelbase BFW is the center distance between the front and the rear axle of the vehicle. Check FAQs
b=μh+Wxcos(θ)Rf
b - Vehicle Wheelbase BFW?μ - Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW?h - Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW?W - Vehicle Weight BFW?x - Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW?θ - Road Inclination Angle BFW?Rf - Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW?

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2.4Edit=0.58Edit0.0075Edit+15000Edit1.3Editcos(12Edit)7961.88Edit
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Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
b=μh+Wxcos(θ)Rf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
b=0.580.0075m+15000N1.3mcos(12°)7961.88N
Next Step Convert Units
b=0.580.0075m+15000N1.3mcos(0.2094rad)7961.88N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
b=0.580.0075+150001.3cos(0.2094)7961.88
Next Step Evaluate
b=2.40000004927346m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
b=2.4m

Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel Formula Elements

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Functions
Vehicle Wheelbase BFW
Vehicle Wheelbase BFW is the center distance between the front and the rear axle of the vehicle.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW
Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW is the friction coefficient which is generated between wheels and ground when the brakes are applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW
Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW is the theoretical point where the sum of all of the masses of each of its individual components effectively act.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Weight BFW
Vehicle Weight BFW is the heaviness of the vehicle, generally expressed in Newtons.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW
Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW is the distance of vehicle's center of gravity (C.G.) form rear axle measured along wheelbase of vehicle.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Road Inclination Angle BFW
Road Inclination Angle BFW of Road is the angle which the road surface is making with the horizontal.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW
Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW is the reaction force offered by the ground surface onto the front wheels.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Effects on Front Wheel category

​Go Height of C.G. at Front Wheel
h=b-Wxcos(θ)Rfμ
​Go Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel
x=(b-μh)RfWcos(θ)

How to Evaluate Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel?

Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel evaluator uses Vehicle Wheelbase BFW = Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW+Vehicle Weight BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW to evaluate the Vehicle Wheelbase BFW, Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel formula is used to find the center distance between the front and the rear axle of the vehicle. Vehicle Wheelbase BFW is denoted by b symbol.

How to evaluate Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel, enter Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ), Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW (h), Vehicle Weight BFW (W), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ) & Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW (Rf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel

What is the formula to find Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel?
The formula of Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel is expressed as Vehicle Wheelbase BFW = Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW+Vehicle Weight BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW. Here is an example- 2.4 = 0.58*0.0075+15000*1.3*cos(0.20943951023928)/7961.88.
How to calculate Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel?
With Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ), Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW (h), Vehicle Weight BFW (W), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ) & Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW (Rf) we can find Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel using the formula - Vehicle Wheelbase BFW = Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW+Vehicle Weight BFW*Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW. This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel be negative?
No, the Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel?
Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Vehicle Wheelbase at Front Wheel can be measured.
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