BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR FAST PASSENGER COACHES AND RAILCARS

DISPOSITIVOS DE FRENO PARA COCHES RAPIDOS DE VIAJEROS Y AUTOMOTORES

Detailed study of air brakes and electric brakes together with a description of both systems. The author also examines the idea of a combined electric/mechanical brake and how such a brake could be designed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Asociacion de Investigacion del Transporte

  Alberto Alcocer 38
  Madrid,   Spain 
• Authors:
  • Kubath, G
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Language

• Spanish

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 5-38
• Serial:
  • Publication of: International Ergonomics Association
  • Issue Number: 13
  • Publisher: International Ergonomics Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brakes; Electric brakes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Electromechanical devices
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake systems
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157525
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM