DISK ASSIST, THE SIMULTANEOUS USE OF TREAD AND DISK BRAKES

The combination of on-tread and disk braking is an excellent method to obtain the advantages of each kind of braking and to minimize the disadvantages. There is a real need for combination braking on rapid transit cars and many freight cars. Results of in-service performance of a test car are given.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Archibald, R H
  • Cabble, G M
• Publication Date: 1973-11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Disc brakes; Freight cars; Passenger cars; Rapid transit; Rapid transit cars
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems; Tread braking
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056853
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 73-WA/RT-11 Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1981 12:00AM