Heavy plates are generally produced from steel slabs, heating, rolling, and cutting them as required to achieve the desired final size. The thickness of these plates can vary significantly—from 3 mm ...

New compositions for brake pad materials have been driven by environmental regulations and the need for enhanced braking systems. Studies on the impact of different materials on the durability, ...

The trucks used for this test were off-the-shelf Freightliner Cascadias with the company’s standard brake offerings. There was nothing special about the brakes used in the test. Due to the transfer of ...