Principles Of Highway Engineering And Traffic Analysis.
Principles Of Highway Engineering And Traffic Analysis.
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ISBN: 9781119385585
Author: FRED. MANNERING
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 23P
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The percentage of the braking force to be allocated to the front to achieve optimal braking.

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