BRAKES

• Introduction to clutches and brakes - some of the various common types and the nomenclature.
• The braking problem - dynamics of the braked system.
• Brake linings and practically achievable power densities.
• Translating brake analysis - the short shoe and terminology : trailing & leading, counter- & self- actuating &c; the long shoe and its linear pressure variation.
• Drum brake analysis - the short shoe and shoe figures of merit : mechanical advantage and sensitivity. Pressure distribution in and analysis of a long rigid shoe and a long hinged shoe. Drum brakes comprising twin rigid shoes.
• Stability of vehicles braking in a straight line - the braked wheel and introduction to braked vehicles. Wheel lock - the vehicle characteristic and the brake control characteristic.

• Bibliography
• Problems
• Solutions
• Frequently asked questions

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