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Wheel skidding due to braking
I would like to work out if my wheels are going to skid, but am a bit stuck We have wheel diameter = 460 Speed = 50kph, 13.9m\s Weight on wheel = 3600kg Effective braking force = 300Nm (worked out from brake radius & brake clamp force Cf of pads) CF wheel to rail = 0.5 Can any one help with...- kosheboy
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Hydraulic accumulator & ram as supension
Ok, we have come up with a hydraulic suspension system for HiRailed truck, the suspension is needed to allow for twist in the rail network, and for any bad joints in the rail I am struggling with one issue, that is thermal expansion of the gas and the affect this will have on ride height, and...- kosheboy
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- Forum: Fluid Power engineering
