BACKGROUND The most accepted means of evaluating the response of a patient with cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM) to treatment is subjective and based on the owner and clinician's perception of the gait. OBJECTIVE To establish and compare kinetic parameters based on force plate gait analysis between normal and CSM-affected Dobermans. ANIMALS Nineteen Doberman Pinschers: 10 clinically normal...

In this paper, a novel vehicle dynamics controller is proposed by combining two control loops which are formed by the individually actuated wheel braking and steering regulator. The inner braking loop regulates the individual tire force generation and prevents tire force saturation with respect to tire slip. When the tire forces are regulated to operate in the linear region of their nonlinear c...

The reliability of the braking system of moving walks plays a major role in the safe exploitation of these people movers. According to the requirements of the new standard ISO 22201-2, the reliability of a braking system of a moving walk has to correspond to safety integrity levels SIL1 till SIL3. In order to determine the required safety integrity level, a reliability analysis of a braking sys...

This paper addresses an optimal train trajectory planning and tracking problem for automatic train operation (ATO) with consideration of the train model uncertainty and constraints. Based on the discrete linear multi-points train model, an ATO control algorithm is presented to track piecewise reference by using model predictive control with constraints tightening such that the feasibility and r...

In this paper, the problem of comfort and handling improvements of a ground vehicle is treated through the joint control of the suspension and braking systems. Two H∞ gain-scheduled controllers are synthesized to achieve, attitude and yaw performances according to the driving situation, observed through of a simple vehicle monitor. The proposed strategy tackles the nonlinear tire braking force ...

1,2,3 B.E. Scholar BVCOE&RI Nashik(India) ABSTARCT Antiknock braking systems are used in modern cars to prevent the wheels from locking after brakes are applied. The dynamics of the controller needed for antiknock braking system depends on various factors. The vehicle model often is in nonlinear form. Controller demand to provide a controlled torque necessary to maintain optimum value of the wh...

The eddy-current is created by the relative motion between a magnet and a metal (or alloy) conductor. The current induces the reverse magnetic field and results in the deceleration of motion. The proposed mechanism implements this phenomenon in developing a braking system. The potential applications of the braking system can be a decelerating system to increase the safety of an elevator or any ...

This paper simplifies the energy recovery process in the series hydraulic hybrid bus’ energy regeneration system into a process in which the main axle’s moment of inertia drives the secondary element variable delivery pump/motor and brings hydraulic oil from the oil tank to the accumulator. This process enables braking of the vehicle and also allows recovery of energy to the accumulator. Based ...

OBJECTIVE Overbraking and underbraking have been shown to be common factors in motorcycle crashes. Antilock braking systems (ABS) prevent wheels from locking during braking and may make riders less reluctant to apply full braking force. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of ABS in fatal motorcycle crashes. METHODS Motorcycle drivers involved in fatal crashes per 10,000 reg...

Due to complex and nonlinear dynamics of a braking process and complexity in the tire–road interaction, the control of automotive braking systems performance simultaneously with the wheel slip represents a challenging problem. The non-optimal wheel slip level during braking, causing inability to achieve the desired tire–road friction force strongly influences the braking distance. In addition, ...