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How This Is Calculated


$$ F = \mu (W-L) $$ where:

F   =   Friction force   (N)

μ   =   Coefficient of friction   (dimensionless)

W   =   Aircraft weight   (N)

L   =   Lifting force   (N)


Assumptions


  • Coefficient of friction remains constant.
  • Dyanmic effects are negligible.
  • The relationship between force and load is linear.
  • There is no slip between the wheel and surface of the road.
  • Lifting force remains constant and vertical.

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