Rail vehicle brakes. Basic characteristics, construction and operation Cover Image

Hamulce w pojazdach szynowych. Podstawowa charakterystyka, budowa i eksploatacja
Rail vehicle brakes. Basic characteristics, construction and operation

Author(s): Maciej Górowski
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Methodology and research technology, Evaluation research
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: railway; trams; brakes; traction; braking distances; skidding

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to present the issues related to the construction and principles of operation of braking systems used in railroad and tramway vehicles, paying attention to aspects of safety, achieving appropriate braking performance and wheel to rail adhesion. The article is a theoretical introduction to the applied solutions and requirements for braking systems in rail vehicles together with systems supporting the operation of brakes.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 17-49
  • Page Count: 33
  • Language: Polish