The objectives of this third edition of an SAE classic title are to provide readers with the basic theoretical fundamentals and analytical tools necessary to design braking systems for passenger vehicles and trucks that comply with safety standards, minimize consumer complaints, and perform safely and efficiently before and while electronic brake controls become active.
This book, written for students, engineers, forensic experts, and brake technicians, provides readers with theoretical knowledge of braking physics, and offers numerous illustrations and equations that make the information easy to understand and apply.
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Braking Performance, Design, and Safety
Chapter 2 : Design and Analysis of Friction Brakes
Chapter 3 : Thermal Analysis of Automotive Brakes
Chapter 4 : Analysis of Mechanical Brake Systems
Chapter 5 : Analysis of Hydraulic Brake Systems
Chapter 6 : Analysis of Air Brake Systems
Chapter 7 : Single Vehicle Braking Dynamics
Chapter 8 : Braking Dynamics of Combination Vehicles
Chapter 9 : Automatic Brake Control
Chapter 10 : Analysis of Brake Failure
Index
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