Most satisfactory methods of establishing size of brakes are based on fundamental fact that brake is energy-converting unit; formulation of rating factors of present time shows promise of incorporating effect of engine horsepower on brake factors by introducing time element. (See also Soc Automotive Engrs -- J v 54 n 5 May 1946 p 205-13 (discussion) p 213-4)


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    Title :

    Brake designs and methods of rating brakes for commercial automotive vehicles


    Additional title:

    Automobile Engr


    Contributors:
    Super, R.K. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English








    Horsepower Rating - for commercial vehicle brakes

    Stamm, Alex F. / King, John H. | SAE Technical Papers | 1960