UIC 544-2

Railway Braking Force Estimation Methods

UIC 544-2 provides standardized calculation and estimation methods for determining braking force in railway rolling stock across different brake system types and operational scenarios. This technical standard defines mathematical models for translating brake system pressure, line force, and mechanical leverage into actual stopping power, accounting for variables such as wheel slip, temperature effects, and load conditions. The standard enables consistent performance prediction and certification across diverse European rail systems. Accreditation for this calculation methodology ensures reproducible, safety-critical engineering assessments used in rail fleet design and operational planning.

What it measures

  • Brake force calculation from system pressure and geometry
  • Adhesion coefficient effects on available braking force
  • Load-dependent braking force variations
  • Dynamic brake force response characteristics
  • Braking force distribution optimization
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14531-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 14531-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 14531-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14531-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14531-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14531-1
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1) MS08P based on BS EN ISO MS02P based on BS EN ISO MS03P based on BS EN ISO MS06P based on BS EN ISO MF07P based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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Metrologic Group GmbH, nalen von: Wernau, D Neuss, D ≤ 1515 mm Wetzlar, D S.p.A., Turin, I + 3 more
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ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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DIN EN 60950-1 EN IEC 62368-1 DIN EN 60204-1 DIN EN 60825-1 DIN EN 61010-1 + 3 more
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DIN 58214 DIN EN 15443 Vitamin 812 DIN EN ISO 3960 ASTM D 3343 + 3 more
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IEC 60335-1: 2010 IEC 60335-2-29 DIN EN 60335-2-29 IEC 60335-2-65 DIN EN 60335-2-65 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-17009-09-01 München, DE
DIN 4420-1 DIN 4420-3 DIN EN 61347-1 ISO 12117-2 DIN 53449 + 3 more
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DIN 31051 DIN EN 1005-1 DIN EN 1993-1-1 DIN EN 1993-1 DIN EN 1993-6 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-17009-01-01 Hamburg, DE
DIN EN ISO 15106-3 DIN EN ISO 1522 DIN 30720-1: 2016-02 DIN 30720-2: 2009-10 DIN 30722-1: 2021-12 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 11357-4 IEC 61037 DIN EN ISO 13850 DIN EN ISO 13855 ISO 14119 + 3 more
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Eigenrauschen −60 dB Frequenzbewertung mit akustischen Signalen elektrischen Signalen + 3 more
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DIN 58620: 2007-02 DIN 58621: 2011-10 DIN 58647-7: 1997-12 ID136 > 140 + 3 more
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IEC 61400-12 IEC 61400-12-1 IEC 61400-12-2 IEC 61400-12-3 IEC 61400-12-5 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-11170-01-00 Hamburg, DE
Railway brakes — conditions for homologa − Durchfluss von Flüssigkeiten − Strömungsgeschwindigkeit von Gasen − Widerstandsthermometer − Temperatur-Transmitter, Datenlogger + 3 more
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ADP ASPI TRAP Amiodaron, Desethylamiodaron Mycophenolsäure + 3 more
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UKAS 0254 Plymouth, GB
Specific Values 1  RF Power RF Attenuation 10 MHz to 1 GHz Other values -20 dBm to +20 dBm
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UKAS 0687 Devonport, GB
BS 4206:1967 (superseded) ISO 5173 ISO 7438 BS EN ISO 9606-2:2004 BS 131-5:1965 + 3 more
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Chromosomensatz (angeboren) Chromosomensatz (erworben) Adrenogenitales Syndrom Angelman-Syndrom (15q11-Region, UBE3A) Mikrodeletionen; AZFa-c) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-21150-01-00 Berlin, DE
HbA1c Differentialblutbild, maschinell Retikulozyten, maschinell Kleines Blutbild Thrombozyten + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-19516-01-00 Ansbach, DE
Volumen strömender 0,0005 m − Durchfluss von Flüssigkeiten 0,025 m Wasserzähler und 0,001 m Durchflusssensoren + 3 more
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UKAS 0560 Bingley, GB
TIME INTERVAL TEMPERATURE parameters and ranges)
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DAkkS D-K-20015-01-01 Lahr, DE
Absolutdruck p * Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Flüssigkeitsvolumen * variablem Volumen aufnehmern sowie + 3 more
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Blutbild groß Thrombozyten Urinsediment Natrium Kalium + 3 more
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Druck * Negativer und positiver Überdruck -0,01 bar Positiver Überdruck p e > 0,015 bar + 3 more
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Industries

Railway rolling stock engineering and design Brake system manufacturers and integrators Railway fleet operators Rail vehicle certification authorities Transport safety and compliance consulting

Related Standards

  • UIC 544-1 Railway brakes — Braking performance
  • UIC 541-01 Railway brakes — Brake pads — Part 1: Friction material specification
  • EN 14531-1 Railway applications — Safety requirements for the design of rolling stock

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