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Using innovative rotor material with improved insulating properties, SwRI engineers dramatically increase the kinetic energy loading of the braking system, which permits the vehicle to transport heavier loads. |
Brake system performance for vehicles ranging from motorcycles to heavy-duty, multiunit trucks is tested at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Design and development programs help correct braking problems and can also develop new
systems.
During the design life of a commercial or off-highway vehicle, the vehicle size and power output are routinely increased. To accommodate these additional requirements, engineers must also increase braking capacity. Using an SwRI-developed software program, engineers
determine appropriate braking system modifications, including:
Brake material type Brake size Actuation chamber dimensions Cylinder dimensions Line dimensions Supplemental braking system requirements Hybrid vehicle regenerative braking capabilities
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SwRI engineers eliminated unacceptable brake fade associated with this vehicle by modifying friction material type and size, brake chamber size, and fluid valving. |
For more information about brake
systems capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please
contact
Alan Montemayor at
amontemayor@swri.org or (210) 522-6940.
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Alan Montemayor
Engine and Vehicle Research & Development
210-522-6940
amontemayor@swri.org |
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brake system performance testing
correct braking problems
develop braking systems
vehicle component design
brake performance data analysis
vehicle data collection
advanced statistical analysis techniques
data storage and manipulation
increase braking capacity
braking system modifications
brake material type
brake size
actuation chamber dimensions
cylinder dimensions
line dimensions
supplemental braking system requirements
hybrid vehicle regenerative braking capabilities |
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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered
in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied
engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11
technical divisions.
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