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Effect of silica paste on brakeblock friction (IM-TRIB-009)

Last updated on 29 August 2013 3:19

It is proposed to use silica paste to improve wheel rail adhesion. However, braking trials, conducted by the London Transport Executive to assess the performance of the paste when applied to the track, provided evidence that low adhesion conditions may result. The tests were done with an eight car set...

Author(s): Tanvir M. A.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1973

United Kingdom

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