3. Drivers must slow from 70 mph to 40 mph to negotiate a severe curve on a rural highway. A warning sign for the curve is visible for 100 ft. How far in advance of the curve is it necessary to post the sign to insure that vehicles are able to properly decelerate? Assume f-0.30, G=0.0% and perception reaction time is 2 sec.

3. Drivers must slow from 70 mph to 40 mph to negotiate a severe curve on a rural highway. A warning sign for the curve is visible for 100 ft. How far in advance of the curve is it necessary to post the sign to insure that vehicles are able to properly decelerate? Assume f-0.30, G=0.0% and perception reaction time is 2 sec.

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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