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Evaluation of Squeal Noise from the WMATA Transit Car Disc Brake System: A Preliminary Investigation

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • L.A. Ronk, M.A. Staiano
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-10
Office
RRD
Subject:
Braking Systems
Keywords:
Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program, WMATA Railcar Noise, Disc Brake System, Friction Braking System, Brake Squeal
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-10
Office
RRD
Document
Evaluation of Squeal Noise From The WMATA Transit Car Disc Brake System A Preliminary Investigation March 1981.pdf (1.84 MB)

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Last updated: Sunday, March 1, 1981