Research Article

A Factorial Design to Numerically Study the Effects of Brake Pad Properties on Friction and Wear Emissions

Table 3

Drive cycle used in the simulation.

#BlockInitial speed [km/h]Final speed [km/h]Deceleration [g]Number of stops [#]

1Burnish5040.2550
2Town block #15040.2520
3Highway block #1150800.410
4Country road block #18040.3520
5Country road block #210040.420
6Highway block #2180800.55
7Town block #25040.2520
8County road block #310040.420
9Hill descent block8040.355