The report deals with the functioning of the braking system of heavy vehicles and with possible problems in this context. A brief description of the problem of six sub-themes is given. These sub-themes are: (1) the components of the braking system; (2) the braking force distribution and the adjustment to loading; (3) the braking behavior in bends; (4) requirements for braking systems of heavy vehicles and the mutual adjustment of trucks and trailers, and of tractors and trailers; (5) controls within the braking system; and (6) maintenance and adjustment of the braking system. The sub-theme controls within the braking system is worked out in more detail whereby attention is paid to anti-lock systems and braking force controls. It appears that a great part of the problems described can be traced back to the functioning of the braking system. The functioning of this system can be improved by, for example, redesigning anti-lock systems. The improvement of the braking system in a technical sense will benefit the speed control and steerage during braking, and is accompanied by alleviating the driver task.
Remsystemen van Zware Voertuigen: Mogelijkheden ter Verbetering (Braking Systems of Heavy Vehicles: Possibilities for Improvement)
1992
36 pages
Report
No indication
English
Visitaties: mogelijkheden tot verbetering
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