Calculation of stopping distances; determination of value of coefficient of friction and of retarding force developed by shoes during braking; variation of pressure at shoes with respect to time; establishing formula applicable to all trains and giving percentage of weight-brake necessary at different speeds and for varying stoppage distances; graphical method.


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    Title :

    Braking of trains


    Additional title:

    Int Ry Congress Assn -- Bul


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    36 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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