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- Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:27 am
- Forum: What Is?
- Topic: What is MUTCD?
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- Views: 5076
What is MUTCD?
MUTCD = Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Overview Traffic control devices (TCDs) are very critical for the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), by setting minimum standards and providing guida...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: What Is?
- Topic: What is the FHWA?
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What is the FHWA?
FHWA = Federal Highway Administration The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various f...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:18 am
- Forum: Highway Safety
- Topic: FHWA MUTCD 11th Edition now available
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- Views: 5107
FHWA MUTCD 11th Edition now available
On December 19, 2023, a final rule adopting the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways—the MUTCD—was published in the Federal Register. The new MUTCD includes a number of updates to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users. States...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:17 pm
- Forum: What Is?
- Topic: What is Closing Speed?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 27523
Re: What is Closing Speed?
I just realized i had promised to post up traditional closing speed calculation: Closing Speed Calculation Velocity Closing = A*Velocity1 - B*Velocity2 where Zeta = ATAN2(YCP2-YCP1,XCP2-XCP1) = space fixed angle between the Veh1 & Veh2 XCP1,XCP2 = Veh1 & Veh2 Space Fixed X coordinates YCP1,Y...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:27 pm
- Forum: Vehicle Safety
- Topic: Is a Telsa "Recall' an Actual Recall? or Merely a Software Update?
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- Views: 6915
Is a Telsa "Recall' an Actual Recall? or Merely a Software Update?
Drives me crazy when they talk of safety 'Recalls' of Telsa. Tesla issues massive recall of more than 2 million vehicles over autopilot safety concerns Tesla’s largest recall won’t fix Autopilot safety issues, experts say It even has topped the lists of many: The Biggest Car Recalls in History, Upda...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: Specs, Crash Tests, Etc.
- Topic: Motorcycle Downshift Acceleration Studies
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8384
Motorcycle Downshift Acceleration Studies
Question on another forum brought up this article SAE 2020-01-0880 , Quantifying Engine Braking for Various Common Street Motorcycles by Jansen, LeBlanc, Wilhelm, Shaw, et al. _________ ABSTRACT Motorcycle engine braking was measured in each forward gear for a cross-section of typical street motorcy...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:12 pm
- Forum: EDR CDR Related Topics
- Topic: Effects of Vehicle Braking on EDR Pre-Impact Speed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24866
Re: Effects of Vehicle Braking on EDR Pre-Impact Speed
Added some comments, links, etc to several of the posts
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- Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: EDR CDR Related Topics
- Topic: 109 MPH Crash, Collision Magazine Article, msmac3D Recon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18883
Re: 109 MPH Crash, Collision Magazine Article, msmac3D Recon
Moved a link to the DRAFT copy of the article to the first post for folks who don't register...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: EDR CDR Related Topics
- Topic: Effects of Vehicle Braking on EDR Pre-Impact Speed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24866
Re: Effects of Vehicle Braking on EDR Pre-Impact Speed
Figure, comments and references added to prior posting from SAE 2016-01-1497 paper.
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: EDR CDR Related Topics
- Topic: Effects of Vehicle Braking on EDR Pre-Impact Speed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24866
Re: Effects of Vehicle Braking on EDR Pre-Impact Speed
Another response was posted to the other forum i will summarize here and provide my answer: Q: Just to throw in an example the vehicle had speeds reported every 0.1 seconds. The collision was on wet roads, so realistically we are probably looking at values of mu no higher than 0.8 g. The last few re...