THE PROBLEMS ARISING WHEN BRAKING AT PRESENT DAY SPEEDS

Discusses the basic law of braking and the ways in which it is accomplished. Further the Bozic, Knorr, Oerlikon and F.S. brake regulators, Type "M" Anti-Slip systems are discussed. The modes of operation, advantages and disadvantages are discussed also. Finally, the problems of braking systems and some of the forms suggested for high speed operation are compared.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Svagel, J
• Publication Date: 1960-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 569
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue Number: 7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Braking; Coefficient of friction; Coefficients; Dynamics; Railroad rails; Skidding; Technology; Train track dynamics; Velocity; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: Yugoslavia
• Old TRIS Terms: Adhesion coefficient
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033387
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM