Problem 2 The sight distance of a parabolic curve is 145m long with backward tangent -5% and the other is +3%. Compute: a. The length of the curve b. The maximum velocity of car that can maneuver on the curve to avoid collision. c. The PIEV time of the driver to avoid collision when coeff of friction is 0.8.

Problem 2 The sight distance of a parabolic curve is 145m long with backward tangent -5% and the other is +3%. Compute: a. The length of the curve b. The maximum velocity of car that can maneuver on the curve to avoid collision. c. The PIEV time of the driver to avoid collision when coeff of friction is 0.8.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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