Most satisfactory methods of establishing size of brakes are based on fundamental fact that brake is energy-converting unit; formulation of rating factors of present time shows promise of incorporating effect of engine horsepower on brake factors by introducing time element. (See also - discussion p 213-4; Automobile Engr v 36 n 477 July 1946 p 304-8)


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    Title :

    Brake designs and methods of rating brakes for commercial automotive vehicles


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:
    Super, R.K. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English








    Horsepower rating for commercial vehicle brakes

    King, J.H. / Stamm, A.F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1960