Glossary
Rail braking systems - Effort and energy dissipation

Brake blending

The principle of controlling the different types of brakes on a vehicle or rail convoy according to predefined combination laws.

Disc brake; frein à disque

A type of brake in which the braking force is applied in the form of torque to a brake disc attached to the axle or wheel.

Sole or shoe brake; tread brake

Type of brake where braking force is applied directly to the wheel periphery.

Dynamic brake

A type of brake that uses the inertia of the moving vehicle to generate a retarding force.

Slack adjuster

Device for maintaining constant clearance between friction materials to compensate for wear.

Brake rigging

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