Problem 2The sight distance of a parabolic curve is180m long with backward tangent -4%and the other is +4.5%. Compute:a. The length of the curveb. The maximum velocity of car thatcan maneuver on the curve to avoidcollision.C.The PIEV time of the driver to avoidcollision when coeff. of friction is 0.85.

Given:- Sight distance, S = 180 m=590.4 ft Downward grade, n1 = -4 % Upward grade, n2 = +4.5% To…

The sight distance of a parabolic curve is 180m long with backward tangent -4% and the other is +4.5%. Compute: a. The length of the curve b. C. The maximum velocity of car that can maneuver on the curve to avoid collision. The PIEV time of the driver to avoid collision when coeff. of friction is 0.85.

The sight distance of a parabolic curve is 180m long with backward tangent -4% and the other is +4.5%. Compute: a. The length of the curve b. C. The maximum velocity of car that can maneuver on the curve to avoid collision. The PIEV time of the driver to avoid collision when coeff. of friction is 0.85.

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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