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• Traction (engineering) — Traction refers to the friction between a drive member and the surface it moves upon, where the friction is used to provide motion.For the purposes of driving a wheeled vehicle, high friction is generally desired, as it provides a more positive… …   Wikipedia

• Rubber-tyred metro — A rubber tyred metro (or rubber tired in non British English) is a form of rapid transit system that uses a mix of road and rail technology. The vehicles have wheels with rubber tyres which run inside a guideway for traction, as well as… …   Wikipedia

• Traction engine — A traction engine is a self propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus , meaning drawn , since the prime function of any traction… …   Wikipedia

• List of current systems for electric rail traction — This a list of the power supply systems that are, or have been, used for tramway and railway electrification systems. Note that the voltages are nominal and vary depending on load and distance from the substation. Many modern trams and trains use …   Wikipedia

• Colchester Rubber Co. — Colchester Rubber Co. was a footwear brand manufactured by the Colchester Rubber Company. Original Colchester Rubber Company ball logo Contents 1 …   Wikipedia

• banjo traction splint — a dynamic orthosis to aid extension of the fingers using a banjo shaped steel bar attached to the fingers with rubber bands and plastic rings …   Medical dictionary

• Road-rail vehicle — A Road rail vehicle is a self propelled vehicle that can be legally used on both roads and rails. They are sometimes referred to as a Hy rail or HiRail [The term Hy rail is a registered trademark of the Harsco Corporation. Road rail technology is …   Wikipedia

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• Tire — This article is about tires used on road vehicles, including pneumatic tires and solid tires. For railroad tires, see railway tires. For other uses, see tire (disambiguation) or tyre.Tires, or tyres (in American and British English, respectively) …   Wikipedia

• Montreal Metro — Not to be confused with Greater Montreal. Montreal Metro Info …   Wikipedia

• Hydroplaning (tires) — Hydroplaning or aquaplaning by a road vehicle occurs when a layer of water builds between the rubber tires of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to the loss of traction and thus preventing the vehicle from responding to control inputs such …   Wikipedia