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  2. Braking distance - Wikipedia

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    The type of brake system in use only affects trucks and large mass vehicles, which cannot supply enough force to match the static frictional force. [1] [Note 2] The braking distance is one of two principal components of the total stopping distance. The other component is the reaction distance, which is the product of the speed and the ...

  3. Capstan equation - Wikipedia

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    From the table it is evident why one seldom sees a sheet (a rope to the loose side of a sail) wound more than three turns around a winch. The force gain would be extreme besides being counter-productive since there is risk of a riding turn, result being that the sheet will foul, form a knot and not run out when eased (by slacking grip on the tail (free end)).

  4. Capstan (nautical) - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of Ruston Proctor Steam Capstan, 1883 Hydraulic capstan left after dockland redevelopment in London Capstan in Belfast, Northern Ireland Capstan on the USS Cairo. Capstan winches were also important on sailing trawlers (e.g. Brixham trawlers) as a means for fetching in the nets after the trawl. When they became available, steam powered ...

  5. Hydraulic brake - Wikipedia

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    The hydraulic braking system is designed as a closed system: unless there is a leak in the system, none of the brake fluid enters or leaves it, nor does the fluid get consumed through use. Leakage may happen, however, from cracks in the O-rings or from a puncture in the brake line.

  6. Brake - Wikipedia

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    Foundation components are the brake-assembly components at the wheels of a vehicle, named for forming the basis of the rest of the brake system. These mechanical parts contained around the wheels are controlled by the air brake system. The three types of foundation brake systems are “S” cam brakes, disc brakes and wedge brakes. [3]

  7. Function analysis diagram - Wikipedia

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    A function analysis diagram (FAD) is a method used in engineering design to model and visualize the functions and interactions between components of a system or product. It represents the functional relationships through a diagram consisting of blocks, which represent physical components, and labeled relations/arrows between them, which represent useful or harmful functional interactions.

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  9. Template:Calculator - Wikipedia

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    Add a calculator widget to the page. Like a spreadsheet you can refer to other widgets in the same page. Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status id id The id for this input. This is used to reference it in formula of other calculator templates String required type type What type of input box Suggested values plain number text radio checkbox passthru hidden ...