B A railroad crossing with a passive control is formed by a two-lane highway with a design speed of 70 km/h and a railroad track with trains traveling at 150 km/h. Determine the minimum distance a building should be placed from the centerline of the tracks to ensure safe crossing of an approaching vehicle if the building is located 45 m from the center line of the right lane of the highway.

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3.23 A railroad crossing with a passive control is formed by a two-lane highway
with a design speed of 70 km/h and a railroad track with trains traveling at
150 km/h. Determine the minimum distance a building should be placed
from the centerline of the tracks to ensure safe crossing of an approaching
vehicle if the building is located 45 m from the center line of the right lane
of the highway.
Transcribed Image Text:3.23 A railroad crossing with a passive control is formed by a two-lane highway with a design speed of 70 km/h and a railroad track with trains traveling at 150 km/h. Determine the minimum distance a building should be placed from the centerline of the tracks to ensure safe crossing of an approaching vehicle if the building is located 45 m from the center line of the right lane of the highway.
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