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Braking of Road Vehicles
1st Edition - March 6, 2014
Author: Andrew J. Day
Hardback ISBN:9780123973146
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eBook ISBN:9780123973382
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Starting from the fundamentals of brakes and braking, Braking of Road Vehicles covers car and commercial vehicle applications and developments from both a theoretical and… Read more
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Starting from the fundamentals of brakes and braking, Braking of Road Vehicles covers car and commercial vehicle applications and developments from both a theoretical and practical standpoint.
Drawing on insights from leading experts from across the automotive industry, experienced industry course leader Andrew Day has developed a new handbook for automotive engineers needing an introduction to or refresh on this complex and critical topic.
With coverage broad enough to appeal to general vehicle engineers and detailed enough to inform those with specialist brake interests, Braking of Road Vehicles is a reliable, no-nonsense guide for automotive professionals working within OEMs, suppliers and legislative organizations.
Designed to meet the needs of working automotive engineers who require a comprehensive introduction to road vehicle brakes and braking systems.
Offers practical, no-nonsense coverage, beginning with the fundamentals and moving on to cover specific technologies, applications and legislative details.
Provides all the necessary information for specialists and non-specialists to keep up to date with relevant changes and advances in the area.
Automotive engineers involved with brake system design, development, installation or testing; Graduate students on automotive/mechanical design courses covering brake system design.
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Friction and Friction Materials
Introduction
Friction Materials: Composition, Manufacture and Properties
Friction Material Specification
Operational Effects
Wear
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3. Braking System Design for Passenger Cars and Light Vans
Introduction
Weight Transfer During Braking
Tyre/Road Adhesion
Brake Force Distribution
Wheel Lock and Vehicle Stability During Braking
Braking Efficiency
Adhesion Utilisation
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4. Braking System Design for Vehicle and Trailer Combinations
Introduction
Car and Light Trailer
Car Towing a Trailer or Caravan with ‘Overrun’ Brakes
Rigid Truck Towing a Centre-Axle Trailer
Rigid Truck Towing a Chassis Trailer
Articulated Commercial Vehicles – Tractors and Semi-Trailers
Load Sensing and Compatibility
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5. Brake Design Analysis
Introduction
Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brake Factor and ηC∗ for Air-Actuated Commercial Vehicle Brakes
Chapter Summary
Chapter 6. Brake System Layout Design
Introduction
Overview of the Vehicle Braking System Layout Design Process
Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems with Pneumatic Actuation
Developments in Road Vehicle Brake Actuation Systems
Chapter Summary
Chapter 7. Thermal Effects in Friction Brakes
Introduction
Heat Energy and Power in Friction Brakes
Braking Energy Management and Materials
Brake Thermal Analysis
Heat Dissipation in Brakes
Chapter Summary
Chapter 8. Braking Legislation
Introduction
European Legislation for Road Vehicle Braking
Braking Regulations
Complex Electronic Vehicle Control Systems
Chapter Summary
Chapter 9. Brake Testing
Introduction
Instrumentation and Data Acquisition in Experimental Brake Testing
Experimental Design, Test Procedures and Protocols for Brake Testing
Test Vehicles, Dynamometers and Rigs
Brake Experimental Test Procedures
Wear Test Procedures
Standardised Test Procedures
Brake Test Data Interpretation and Analysis
Chapter Summary
Chapter 10. Brake Noise and Judder
Introduction
Brake Noise Review
The Source of Brake Noise
System Response
Modal Analysis in Brake Noise
Variability in Brake Noise
Brake Judder
Chapter Summary
Chapter 11. Electronic Braking Systems
Introduction
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Rollover Stability Control (RSC)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Collision Mitigation by Braking (CMbB)
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Systems and Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB)
Engine Drag Control (EDC)
ESC Mode Switching
Regenerative Braking
System Warnings and Driver Interfaces with Electronic Braking
Chapter Summary
Chapter 12. Case Studies in the Braking of Road Vehicles
Introduction
Brake System Design Verification
Braking Performance Variation
Interaction Between the Brakes and the Vehicle
Mixed-Mode Braking Systems
Chapter Summary
Nomenclature and Glossary of Terms
Index
No. of pages: 488
Language: English
Published: March 6, 2014
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Hardback ISBN: 9780123973146
eBook ISBN: 9780123973382
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Andrew J. Day
Andrew Day is the former Dean of the School of Engineering, Design, and Technology, at the University of Bradford, UK and course leader of the university’s well-known Braking of Road Vehicles course (widely referred to as ‘The Braking Course’) for engineers in industry.
Affiliations and expertise
Ford Professor of Quality Engineering and Director of the University of Bradford Centre for Automotive Research, University of Bradford, UK