Braking Frequency Research Articles

Emission of pollution from motor vehicles with respect to selected solutions of roundabout intersections

The article concerns the assessment of emmision of selected two-lane roundabout functioning in the city of Rzeszow and its alternate turbo version. In the work was considered four scenarios that represent two different in terms of traffic congestion time of day. The results of the emission of selected components of the exhaust gas (NOx and particulates PM10) were obtained on the basis of calculations of emission model VERSIT+ Enviver. While the input data for the calculations were taken from the modeled options of roundabouts in the Vissim program. The results from the Enviver program were compared to calculations from mesoscopic model COPERT 5. The results show that the overall reduction in average speed, as well as increased frequency of braking and sudden acceleration, directly contribute to the growth of harmful emissions. However, with respect to comparision of turbo roundabout in regard of currently running two-lane roundabout can be observed reduction of selected components of exhaust gases emission about approx. 1/3.

Gauge widening of passenger coach wheel sets in Indian Railways: Observed statistics and failure analysis

Abstract Several hundreds of gauge widening cases have been reported in coaching stock wheel sets of Indian Railways over the last two years. This work investigates the effect of non-uniformity in braking, brake load, braking frequency, wheel profile, and braking cycles on wheel gauge evolution in coach wheel sets with an aim to identify root cause of the problem. A validated finite element model considering heat generation at brake-wheel interface, heat partitioning at wheel-brake block and wheel-rail interfaces, and convective, radiative heat loss to ambient air is used to estimate wheel temperatures, stresses, and gauge change. Residual stresses generated during wheel manufacturing and fitment of wheel onto axle are considered in the study. It is found that wheel gauge reduces during braking and increases as wheels subsequently cool down. Magnitude of temporary gauge reduction and permanent gauge widening increases with increasing heat input. Thus, higher non-uniformity in braking – leading to overheating of some wheels – can cause wheel gauge widening. Interestingly, reduction in brake load reduces permanent gauge widening but increases temporary gauge reduction during braking. Nature of gauge change and effect of wheel profile, seen from gauge widening statistics, correlate well with findings from simulations.

Analysis of the influence of braking control laws on gear walk

The problem of gear walk on landing gear becomes increasingly serious. A rigid-flexible coupling dynamic half-axle main landing gear model, verified to be in accordance with the test data and the original deceleration control system, are built to study the gear walk problems. The co-simulation method is adopted. According to the severe gear walk phenomenon under the deceleration braking system, two modified braking control laws-only the reference speed-speed difference (with PBM) control and the one combining the PBM with the fuzzy control are designed for this type of airplane to weaken the gear walk. The simulating results show that the modified braking control law weakens the gear walk considerably. The braking frequency increases by about 17 %. The average wheel axle gear walk average amplitude decreases by 73 % and the longitudinal acceleration drops by about 91 %. The braking frequency decreases by 50 % so that the vibration frequency of the gear walk decreases by about 59 %. The combined braking control law is verified that is of great stability, adaptability and robustness under variable external conditions.

TWO DESIGNS OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE EMBEDDED INTO AN ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR

The significance of the braking devices is increasing due to the intensification of manufacturing, increase in the moving masses, speeds of movement and frequency of braking. During a short time period the braking device needs to convert a significant amount of mechanical energy into heat energy and transfer it into the environment without compromising the operability of both devices and machines in general. For electric actuators braking a normally closed mechanical brake is frequently used. When disconnecting the motor from the network the brake friction surfaces are closed and prevent rotation, and when the motor is switched on, they are opens under the action of the electromagnet, electro-hydraulic pusher, special electric motor, mechanical or pneumatic device. In the case of joint implementation of the asynchronous motor and the mechanical brake, the drive of quick stop is more compact and convenient. Such devices are further called asynchronous motors with electromechanical braking systems henceforth. The large number of requirements as well as different conditions of operation cause a large variety of designs of such motors. One of the major shortcomings of the functioning of well-known design is the periodic wear of the friction linings and the need for frequent replacement of them. The solution to this problem is the use of asynchronous motor with recessed combo braking device. However, for some mechanisms that do not require a smooth stop of the motor shaft and that have a speed of rotation of the motor shaft less than 1500 rpm, more simple and cheap solution would be the use of an electromechanical braking device with an air gap compensation. Due to wear of the friction linings the air gap of the electromagnet increases. Due to the compensation of the air gap of the electromagnet these devices make it possible to rub the material of the friction lining longer. The current designs of the electromechanical braking device with compensation of the air gap are quite bulky and complicated to be manufactured. Therefore, the authors developed, experimentally investigated and implemented two new, simple and cheap designs of electromechanical braking device with compensation of the air gap.

Locomotive wheel failure from gauge widening/condemning: Effect of wheel profile, brake block type, and braking conditions

A finite element model accounting for heat partitioning at brake block–wheel and rail–wheel interfaces is used to investigate the effect of locomotive wheel profile, wheel diameter, brake block type, nature of braking (independent, synchronized, and drag), braking frequency and braking cycles on wheel gauge for tread braked, locomotive wheel sets. A train running model estimates heat generation rates during braking for assumed operating and braking conditions. Wheel profiles and brake block types used in the work, match with that used by Indian Railways. Bending at hub–disc and disc–rim interfaces is seen to primarily control axial deflection of wheels. While gauge reduction is observed during braking, gauge increase is seen during subsequent cooling. Maximum gauge increase occurs as the wheels finally cool down to room temperature. S-shaped wheels are seen to be better suited than straight plate and parabolic profile wheels for avoiding excessive gauge change. Locomotive wheel failure from gauge widening and condemning, albeit at different times, is seen to occur with independent braking for locomotives fitted with straight plate, S-shaped as well as parabolic profile wheels.

Analysis of Driver Evasive Maneuvering Prior to Intersection Crashes Using Event Data Recorders

Objective: Intersection crashes account for over 4,500 fatalities in the United States each year. Intersection Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (I-ADAS) are emerging vehicle-based active safety systems that have the potential to help drivers safely navigate across intersections and prevent intersection crashes and injuries. The performance of an I-ADAS is expected to be highly dependent upon driver evasive maneuvering prior to an intersection crash. Little has been published, however, on the detailed evasive kinematics followed by drivers prior to real-world intersection crashes. The objective of this study was to characterize the frequency, timing, and kinematics of driver evasive maneuvers prior to intersection crashes.Methods: Event data recorders (EDRs) downloaded from vehicles involved in intersection crashes were investigated as part of NASS-CDS years 2001 to 2013. A total of 135 EDRs with precrash vehicle speed and braking application were downloaded to investigate evasive braking. A smaller subset of 59 EDRs that collected vehicle yaw rate was additionally analyzed to investigate evasive steering. Each vehicle was assigned to one of 3 precrash movement classifiers (traveling through the intersection, completely stopped, or rolling stop) based on the vehicle's calculated acceleration and observed velocity profile. To ensure that any significant steering input observed was an attempted evasive maneuver, the analysis excluded vehicles at intersections that were turning, driving on a curved road, or performing a lane change. Braking application at the last EDR-recorded time point was assumed to indicate evasive braking. A vehicle yaw rate greater than 4° per second was assumed to indicate an evasive steering maneuver.Results: Drivers executed crash avoidance maneuvers in four-fifths of intersection crashes. A more detailed analysis of evasive braking frequency by precrash maneuver revealed that drivers performing complete or rolling stops (61.3%) braked less often than drivers traveling through the intersection without yielding (79.0%). After accounting for uncertainty in the timing of braking and steering data, the median evasive braking time was found to be between 0.5 to 1.5 s prior to impact, and the median initial evasive steering time was found to occur between 0.5 and 0.9 s prior to impact. The median average evasive braking deceleration for all cases was found to be 0.58 g. The median of the maximum evasive vehicle yaw rates was found to be 8.2° per second. Evasive steering direction was found to be most frequently in the direction of travel of the approaching vehicle.Conclusions: The majority of drivers involved in intersection crashes were alert enough to perform an evasive action. Most drivers used a combination of steering and braking to avoid a crash. The average driver attempted to steer and brake at approximately the same time prior to the crash.

GAFU: Using a Gamification Tool to Save Fuel

In this paper, we propose, implement and user-validate a training tool for saving fuel that uses some elements from games in order to promote efficient driving and provide feedback to the user. The proposed system uses a fuzzy logic system in order to assess the driving style from the point of view of the fuel consumption. The output is a score between 0 (not efficient) and 10 (efficient). This value can be compared with the scores obtained by other users of the solution that have similar characteristics in order to do a fair comparison and to obtain ecodriving advices adapted to the user?s context and environment (e.g., braking frequency is greater on urban road than highway). Providing feedback to the user is essential in ecodriving systems for changing bad driving habits and not returning back to them. In our case, the system provides two types of feedback. The first type of feedback is provided in real time. When the user does not comply with some of a preconfigured set of eco-driving rules, he or she gets a warning message. The second type of feedback is based on a calculated relative score for each user according to his or her driving style, positioning the user into a ranking of eco-driving users and generating a set of eco-driving tips. A validation experiment has been conducted with 36 participants on three different routes in Spain. The results show that the use of gamification tools and techniques in eco-driving assistants helps drivers not to lose interest for fuel saving and helps them not to return back to their previous bad driving habits.

Brake wear particle emissions: a review.

Traffic-related sources have been recognized as a significant contributor of particulate matter particularly within major cities. Exhaust and non-exhaust traffic-related sources are estimated to contribute almost equally to traffic-related PM10 emissions. Non-exhaust particles can be generated either from non-exhaust sources such as brake, tyre, clutch and road surface wear or already exist in the form of deposited material at the roadside and become resuspended due to traffic-induced turbulence. Among non-exhaust sources, brake wear can be a significant particulate matter (PM) contributor, particularly within areas with high traffic density and braking frequency. Studies mention that in urban environments, brake wear can contribute up to 55 % by mass to total non-exhaust traffic-related PM10 emissions and up to 21 % by mass to total traffic-related PM10 emissions, while in freeways, this contribution is lower due to lower braking frequency. As exhaust emissions control become stricter, relative contributions of non-exhaust sources—and therefore brake wear—to traffic-related emissions will become more significant and will raise discussions on possible regulatory needs. The aim of the present literature review study is to present the state-of-the-art of the different aspects regarding PM resulting from brake wear and provide all the necessary information in terms of importance, physicochemical characteristics, emission factors and possible health effects.

드라이빙 시뮬레이터를 이용한 차내 보행자 충돌 경고정보시스템 효과평가 방법론 개발 및 적용

본 연구의 목적은 차내 보행자 경고정보 제공유무에 따른 운전자의 반응특성을 분석하고 충돌속도를 이용해 보행자 상해심각도를 산출하여 시스템의 교통안전효과를 평가하는 방법론을 개발하는 것이다. 운전자 반응특성 분석을 위해 드라이빙 시뮬레이터를 이용하여 피험자별 주행특성 자료를 수집하였으며, 시나리오는 보행자-차량 사고유형에 따라 2개의 시나리오로 구성하였다. 분석결과, Mid-block내의 보행자 무단횡단, 길가장자리구역의 보행자 통행 상황에서 경고정보 제공 전 후로 충돌속도는 위험운전자 그룹이 54%, 25% 감소하였고, 일반운전자 그룹은 26%, 33%감소하였다. 경고정보 제공 전 후의 충돌속도를 이용하여 산출한 보행자 사망확률은 보행자 무단횡단과 길가장자리 구역의 보행자 통행 상황에서 경고정보 제공 전 후로 위험운전자 그룹이 95%, 30% 감소하였고, 일반운전자 그룹은 80%, 89% 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 선정한 운전자 반응특성 평가지표 및 충돌속도에 따른 보행자 상해심각도를 산출하여 시스템의 효과를 평가하는 방법론은 향후 보행자-차량 간의 사고예방을 위한 기술 또는 시스템의 교통안전효과를 평가하는데 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. The objective of this study is to develop a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of in-vehicle pedestrian warning systems. Driving Simulator-based experiments were conducted to collect data to represent driver's responsive behavior. The braking frequency, lane change duration, and collision speed were used as measure of effectiveness (MOE) to evaluate the effectiveness. Collision speed data obtained from the simulation experiments were further used to predict pedestrian injury severity. Results demonstrated the effectiveness of warning information systems by reducing the pedestrian injury severity. It is expected that the proposed evaluation methodology and outcomes will be useful in developing various vehicular technologies and relevant policies to enhance pedestrian safety.

A cusp catastrophe model for the friction catastrophe of mine brake material in continuous repeated brakings

The frictional performance of the brake material used in mine hoisters varies abnormally under some extreme braking conditions. Its friction coefficient runs the danger of falling suddenly in such a braking. Based on the catastrophe theories and the energy transforming ideas, this article established a cusp catastrophe model to describe and predict the friction catastrophe behaviors of the brake material in some continuous repeated brakings of mine hoisters. The predictive capability of the model was verified by some braking experiments. It is shown that the catastrophe phenomena of the friction catastrophe in braking can be described by the catastrophe theories as a cusp catastrophe. The friction coefficient can be taken as its state variable. The initial braking velocity and braking frequency can be taken into account for one control variable while another control variable may contain the braking pressure and braking time. Moreover, the friction catastrophe of the brake material has a critical braking state. The cusp model built in this article can properly predict its critical braking frequency. However, in the present state, the exact time that the friction catastrophe occurs in a critical braking cannot be accurately located.

A Statistical Analysis of the Effect of Wet-Pavement Friction on Highway Traffic Safety

This study focuses on analysis of statistical association between wet-pavement friction and roadway crashes aimed at answering these questions: (1) Is wet-pavement friction a significant factor for explaining variation in crash history? (2) Is this factor more relevant at locations with high expected braking frequency, such as sharp curves and intersections? The data set includes “found data” locations with previously measured wet-pavement friction, and “random data” locations at which the friction was measured specifically for this project. Including the random data locations was necessary to overcome bias in the found data because they were selected due to suspected safety issues. Road characteristics were collected and incorporated into the data set. Negative binominal regression was used to estimate models with coefficients for the main factors and interactions fitting the data. The locations where improving the wet-pavement friction will most reduce crashes include sections with nonisolated curves on undivided roads and sections with driveways or mild curves on divided roads. A counterintuitive finding of higher crash frequency is associated with increases in friction in urban areas, especially on divided roads.

Influence of initial braking velocity and braking frequency on tribological performance of non‐asbestos brake shoe

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to find the influence of the initial braking velocity and braking frequency on the tribological performance of the non‐asbestos brake shoe used in mine hoisters during some continuous emergency brakings.Design/methodology/approachThe tribological performance experiments of the WSM‐3 non‐asbestos brake shoe braking on the 16 Mn steel are investigated on the X‐DM friction tester, by simulating continuous emergency brakings of a mine hoister ten times. Three kinds of tribological indexes: friction coefficient, its stability coefficient, and wearing rate are considered to score the tribological performance of the brake shoe.FindingsWhen the initial braking velocity increases, the mean friction coefficient of the brake shoe decreases at first, then rises, and falls again finally. But when the braking frequency exceeds seven times, the falling process of the friction coefficient at low‐velocity period does not appear again. Second, when the initial braking velocity is no higher than 10 m/s, the mean friction coefficient rises with the braking frequency increasing. But when the velocity exceeds 10 m/s, the mean friction coefficient rises with the braking frequency increasing at first, then falls. Third, when the initial braking velocity is no higher than 12.5 m/s, the friction coefficient of the brake shoe has quite a favorable stability with the coefficient is no bigger than 75 percent. But when the velocity exceeds 12.5 m/s, the stability of the friction coefficient is diminishing obviously. Fourth, the wearing rate of the brake shoe increases quickly, during the process that the velocity rising from 10 to 12.5 m/s, but increases much more slowly after that period.Originality/valueThe paper investigates the tribological performance of the WSM‐3 non‐asbestos brake shoe during some continuous emergency brakings and finds that, when the initial braking velocity is no higher than 12.5 m/s and the braking frequency is no more than seven times, the WSM‐3 non‐asbestos brake shoe has quite a high friction coefficient, a good friction stability, and a low‐wearing rate, which indicate that it is very appropriate for using in the disk brake of mine hoisters in China.

Research in hydraulic brake components and operational factors influencing the hysteresis losses

Up-to-date automotive brake systems place stringent requirements upon the performance, reliability, and active safety. Such advanced systems as antilock braking systems (ABS), the electronic stability programme system, and the anti-slip control system assist a driver in ensuring driving safety under many conditions. The influence of the brake components on active safety systems is mainly determined through the hysteresis loop width. Among other negative outcomes, this parameter limits the possible frequency of cyclic braking during ABS operation. This paper presents an experimental analysis of the factors influencing the hysteresis pressure losses in a hydraulic brake system. The factors under investigations are the brake pedal stroke velocity, the gaps between the brake pads and the brake disc, and the configuration of the brake system. Experiments were carried out on the brake test equipment at the Automotive Engineering Department, Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany.