| Abstract |
This study uses TruckSimTM to model disc brakes and drum brakes on a fully loaded truck semi-trailer to study the performance of each brake type as downgrades and speeds vary. The brake performance is measured based on braking distance. A simplified economic comparison based on life cycle cost analysis to determine which road and vehicle conditions give rise to the cost-effectiveness of disc brakes is performed. The studies suggest that disc brakes shorten braking distances by 10-20%. They also suggest that the percentage reduction in braking distance as speed increases and downgrade gets steeper is approximately 12-19%. Evidence is provided that trucking companies operating their vehicles in steep terrain and at high speeds with disc brakes could benefit from 12-80% in long-term cost savings. Finally, at the societal level, by preventing crashes arising from rear-end collisions and runaway truck incidents, disc brakes save at least $649 million annually. |
| Authors |
Vincent Michael Ampadu  , Anas Alrejjal  , Khaled Ksaibati
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| Journal Info |
Scientific Publishing House "CSR" and Scientific Publishing House "SciView" | Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics , vol: 8
, iss: 1
, pages: 24 - 42
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| Publication Date |
5/5/2023 |
| ISSN |
2520-2979 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
gold
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.14254/jsdtl.2023.8-1.2 |
| Keywords |
Eco-Driving (Score: 0.503823) , Crash Prediction Models (Score: 0.502789)
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