Braking performance
Railway Braking Systems. Kinematics and Performances

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Braking performance


Railway Braking Systems. Kinematics and Performances

Author : Florent BRISOU

Publication date: February 10, 2015, Review date: February 2, 2022 | Lire en français

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2. Braking performance

2.1 Characterization of braking performance: general method

In most cases, the braking performance of a vehicle or convoy is characterized by three parameters:

  • braking system reaction time ;

  • braking performance itself: stopping distance or deceleration;

  • jerk, characterizing comfort.

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2.1.1 Brake system reaction time

Like any physical system, the braking system does...

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