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Limitations of the A.A.S.H.T.O. Formula for Braking Distance

Author(s) -

Jack W. Anderson

Publication year - 1985

Publication title -

journal of the national academy of forensic engineers

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102

H-Index - 1

eISSN - 2379-3252

pISSN - 2379-3244

DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v2i2.395

Subject(s) - braking distance , control (management) , race (biology) , computer science , mathematics , engineering , sociology , automotive engineering , artificial intelligence , gender studies , brake

Working on a case involving an out of control race car travelling up a steep bank, I came to realize that the familiar AASHTO formula for braking distance is an approximation that introduces significant error when applied to steeper slopes. I am sure the originators of this formula were well aware of its shortcomings, and I do not intend to be critical of their efforts. But I think those who use it should be aware of its limitations, particularly forensic engineers who could get blind-sided.

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