Calculated of rubbing surface temperatures of friction brakes (IM-APT-147)

Last updated on 09 December 2013 3:40
In this report temperature rise on the surface of friction brakes has been calculated for three different arrangements of brakes: multiple disc brakes mounted on the axle outside the wheel base, discs as rubbing cheeks on both sides of the wheel, and tread brakes. The arrangement of disc brakes (figure...
Author(s): Tanvir M.A.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1967
United Kingdom
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