COMPUTERISED BRAKE USAGE STATISTICS--AN IMPORTANT AID FOR BRAKE DEVELOPMENT

A complete brake test system has been developed at the chassis laboratory of Saab-Scania. It consists of: (1) A computerized vehicle carried data log that registers all the brake applications and drum temperatures during a period that gives a statistically dependable picture of how the brakes are used; (2) Software that transforms the information from the vehicle into a program for a brake dynamometer, considering other systems that contribute to absorbing the energy in the vehicle, such as engine braking or a retarder; (3) A dynamometer with computer control that can run a program that closely resembles real use of the brakes on a vehicle; and (4) A program capturing statistical information from the vehicle data.

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 545-552

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399909
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84032, HS-038 450
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM