CONFINES OF BRAKING--3

The factors considered are the brake block itself, and the various conditions of control between wheel tire and block. The variations in braking which occur through the mutual contact of wheel tire and block are as follows: variation of the coefficient of friction of a brake block with speed; block friction and applied force, block friction and tire temperature; block friction and weather; and effect of wheel diameter with drum, disc, and dynamic braking. These effects are briefly described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Broadbent, H R
• Publication Date: 1952-11-14

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 546-547
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 97

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Braking; Friction; Technology; Temperature; Wheel rims
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037785
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM