H R Broadbent
Abstract
Braking force can be no higher than the co-efficient of friction between wheel and rail will allow. Various factors affecting the friction between the wheels and rail are discussed, such as, variation in passenger loading, weight transfer, deposits on the rail, effect of speed, mutual wheel/rail contact, gradients, winds, and frictional resistance of the train.
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Braking force can be no higher than the co-efficient of friction between wheel and rail will allow. Various factors affecting the friction between the wheels and rail are discussed, such as, variation in passenger loading, weight transfer, deposits on the rail, effect of speed, mutual wheel/rail contact, gradients, winds, and frictional resistance of the train.
Key concepts: Engineering, Automotive engineering, Braking system, Dynamic braking, Friction modifier, Braking distance, Structural engineering, Mechanical engineering