Research Article

Prediction Model and Experimental Study on Braking Distance under Emergency Braking with Heavy Load of Escalator

Table 4

Test and calculation results of three escalators.

Tested escalatorLoad percentage (%)
0255075100

Escalator 1 (rated load 1800 kg)Test result of braking distance (m)0.30.380.450.580.73
Calculation result of ENKE (J)3353.064194.004291.554649.02

Escalator 2 (rated load 2760 kg)Test result of braking distance (m)0.340.440.540.720.92
Calculation result of ENKE (J)6059.347369.817680.538305.68

Escalator 3 (rated load 2400 kg)Test result of braking distance (m)0.190.230.260.30.34
Calculation result of ENKE (J)4062.845195.785662.836224.59