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Velocity is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, used in superelevation design to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow. Check FAQs
vvehicle=Rruling[g](e+flateral)
vvehicle - Velocity?Rruling - Ruling Minimum Radius?e - Rate of Super Elevation?flateral - Coefficient of Lateral Friction?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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28.23Edit=246.8096Edit9.8066(0.1793Edit+0.15Edit)
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Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vvehicle=Rruling[g](e+flateral)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vvehicle=246.8096m[g](0.1793+0.15)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vvehicle=246.8096m9.8066m/s²(0.1793+0.15)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vvehicle=246.80969.8066(0.1793+0.15)
Next Step Evaluate
vvehicle=28.2299980924186m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vvehicle=28.23m/s

Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Velocity
Velocity is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, used in superelevation design to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
Symbol: vvehicle
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be between 0 to 500.
Ruling Minimum Radius
Ruling Minimum Radius is the minimum radius of a curve in a road design, ensuring safe and smooth traffic flow at desired speeds.
Symbol: Rruling
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rate of Super Elevation
Rate of Super Elevation is the rate at which the outer rail is raised above the inner rail in a curve to balance centrifugal force.
Symbol: e
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Coefficient of Lateral Friction
Coefficient of Lateral Friction is a measure of the frictional force that opposes the motion of a vehicle on a curved path in superelevation design.
Symbol: flateral
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
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
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Velocity

​Go Velocity of Vehicle for Psychological Widening
vvehicle=2.64WpsRmean

Other formulas in Design of Superelevation category

​Go Distance between Front and Rear Wheel
lfr=2R2Wm-Wm2
​Go Psychological Widening at Horizontal Curves
Wps=vvehicle2.64Rmean
​Go Mechanical Widening needed for Large Radius of Road Curve
Wm=nlfr22Rmean
​Go Ruling Minimum Radius
Rruling=vvehicle2[g](e+flateral)

How to Evaluate Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius?

Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius evaluator uses Velocity = sqrt(Ruling Minimum Radius*[g]*(Rate of Super Elevation+Coefficient of Lateral Friction)) to evaluate the Velocity, Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius formula is defined as a measure of the speed at which a vehicle can safely navigate a curve with a specific radius, considering the effects of gravitational forces and lateral friction. Velocity is denoted by vvehicle symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius, enter Ruling Minimum Radius (Rruling), Rate of Super Elevation (e) & Coefficient of Lateral Friction (flateral) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius

What is the formula to find Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius?
The formula of Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius is expressed as Velocity = sqrt(Ruling Minimum Radius*[g]*(Rate of Super Elevation+Coefficient of Lateral Friction)). Here is an example- 29.52648 = sqrt(246.8096*[g]*(0.17926+0.15)).
How to calculate Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius?
With Ruling Minimum Radius (Rruling), Rate of Super Elevation (e) & Coefficient of Lateral Friction (flateral) we can find Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius using the formula - Velocity = sqrt(Ruling Minimum Radius*[g]*(Rate of Super Elevation+Coefficient of Lateral Friction)). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Velocity-
  • Velocity=2.64*Psychological Widening at Horizontal Curves*sqrt(Mean Radius of Curve)OpenImg
Can the Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius be negative?
No, the Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius?
Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Vehicle for Ruling Minimum Radius can be measured.
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