The results of an empirical study comparing the deceleration performance characteristics of several passenger cars is presented. Three definitions of average coefficient of friction are developed and utilized as a basis for comparison of the performance of the vehicles. In addition, the percent energy dissipation before skid mark initiation for each vehicle is also presented and compared. The interpretation of skid marks utilizing a site specific skid test with a dissimilar vehicle is then discussed from the perspective of accident reconstruction.


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    Title :

    A comparison of emergency braking characteristics of passenger cars


    Additional title:

    Ein Vergleich der Notbremseigenschaften von Personenwagen


    Contributors:
    Reed, W.S. (author) / Keskin, A.T. (author)

    Published in:

    SAE-Papers ; Mar ; 1-6


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 3 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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