Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius)
Fc = (W*V^2)/(g*RCurve)
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
Centrifugal Force - (Measured in Newton) - Centrifugal Force is the apparent outward force on a mass when it is rotated.
Weight of Vehicle - (Measured in Kilogram) - Weight of vehicle is the total safe weight of the vehicle which passes through the centre of gravity.
Vehicle Velocity - (Measured in Kilometer per Hour) - Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time.
Acceleration due to Gravity - (Measured in Meter per Square Second) - The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Curve Radius - (Measured in Meter) - Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Weight of Vehicle: 51 Kilogram --> 51 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Vehicle Velocity: 80 Kilometer per Hour --> 80 Kilometer per Hour No Conversion Required
Acceleration due to Gravity: 9.8 Meter per Square Second --> 9.8 Meter per Square Second No Conversion Required
Curve Radius: 200 Meter --> 200 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Fc = (W*V^2)/(g*RCurve) --> (51*80^2)/(9.8*200)
Evaluating ... ...
Fc = 166.530612244898
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
166.530612244898 Newton --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
166.530612244898 166.5306 Newton <-- Centrifugal Force
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle
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Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle Formula

Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius)
Fc = (W*V^2)/(g*RCurve)

What is a Transition Curve?

For high-speed traffics over alignment on which the curves are circular arcs, an abrupt change from a straight path to a circular path is required at the point of curvature. It is obviously impossible to make this change instantaneously. A curve of varying radius and varying curvature, introduced between the tangent length and a circular curve or between two branches of a compound curve, or a reverse curve to provide such a transition is known as a transition or an easement curve.

What are the Advantages of Transition Curve?

1. It allows a gradual transition of curvature from the tangent to the circular curve or from the circular curve to the tangent.
2. The radius of curvature increases or decreases gradually.
3. It is provided for the gradual change in super elevation in a convenient manner.
4. It eliminates the danger of derailment, overturning or side slipping of vehicles, and discomfort to passengers.

How to Calculate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?

Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle calculator uses Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius) to calculate the Centrifugal Force, The Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle formula is defined as a force, arising from the body's inertia, which appears to act on a body moving in a circular path and is directed away from the centre around which the body is moving. Centrifugal Force is denoted by Fc symbol.

How to calculate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle, enter Weight of Vehicle (W), Vehicle Velocity (V), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Curve Radius (RCurve) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 166.5306 = (51*22.2222222222222^2)/(9.8*200).

FAQ

What is Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?
The Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle formula is defined as a force, arising from the body's inertia, which appears to act on a body moving in a circular path and is directed away from the centre around which the body is moving and is represented as Fc = (W*V^2)/(g*RCurve) or Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius). Weight of vehicle is the total safe weight of the vehicle which passes through the centre of gravity, Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time, The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force & Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
How to calculate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?
The Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle formula is defined as a force, arising from the body's inertia, which appears to act on a body moving in a circular path and is directed away from the centre around which the body is moving is calculated using Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius). To calculate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle, you need Weight of Vehicle (W), Vehicle Velocity (V), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Curve Radius (RCurve). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Weight of Vehicle, Vehicle Velocity, Acceleration due to Gravity & Curve Radius and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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