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An investigation into WSP activity in relation to vehicle speed and brake demand (TM-TBC-005)

Last updated on 23 April 2013 10:06

Previous studies into wheel tread damage showed that damage is associated with failures of the wheelslide Protection (WSP) system, allowing the wheel to slide during braking. This conclusion led to follow up work to analyse further braking data obtained from two Mk III coaches instrumented to record brake cylinder pressure,...

Author(s): Crispin P.G;Tunley J.D.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1987

United Kingdom

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