Dynamometer testing of a 475mm diameter disc braked solid wheel March to May 1987 (TM-PBS-127)

A small wheel bogie freight vehicle is under consideration by Speedlink for carrying large containers in service at 120 km/h with a braking rate of 6.35%g. The vehicle is expected to complete 700 miles per day, 6 days a week; a rough estimate of the number of brake applications to...