Sentences with phrase «slippery surfaces by»

ABS keeps the vehicle straight while retaining steering capability when braking on slippery surfaces by preventing wheel lock - up.

Instead it's designed to help the Fiesta Active on slippery surfaces by adjusting the throttle, stability control, traction control and brakes to maintain grip as much as possible.

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The tubes should have a slippery smooth surface that lets the milk slide by easily.

A similar slippery and fragile snow layer is something called «surface hoar» — essentially a morning frost on top of the snow that gets buried by more snow.

The researchers, led by Tak - Sing Wong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and the Wormley Family Early Career Professor in Engineering, call there invention SLIPSERS, which is a combination of Wong's slippery liquid - infused porous surfaces (SLIPS), which is a biologically inspired surface based on the Asian pitcher plant, and SERS.

A technique to combine the ultrasensitivity of surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) with a slippery surface invented by Penn State researchers will make it feasible to detect single molecules of a number of chemical and biological species from gaseous, liquid or solid samples.

These are intended to enhance the vehicle's functioning capacity step by step also on slippery road surfaces, where concealed edge of the road or fog may obstruct visibility.

The slippery - liquid - infused porous surfaces (SLIPS, above) was inspired by the pitcher plant (below), whose slick leaves capture insects and escort them to a watery demise.

Two different types of slippery surfaces infused with silicone oil as a lubricant were evaluated: a very thin, silica - based and nanostructured 2D coating applied layer - by - layer (i - LBL) and a thicker, matrix - like 3D coating made of the common polymer polydimethylsiloxane (i - PDMS).

Boat Shoes By Timberland Classic women's Earthkeepers boat shoe in soft brown suede with custom lacing fit system and special sole designed for excellent traction, even on slippery or wet surfaces.

The 4WD system comes with «On - Demand 4WD Functioning» which automatically implements rear wheel traction control by determining road conditions and maintaining traction on loose, rough and slippery surfaces while improving stability while cornering.

The available intelligent all - wheel - drive system provides increased traction on slippery roads by actively managing the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, based on factors such as wheel speed, throttle and surface conditions.

They help the driver maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup while braking hard on most slippery surfaces.

* 4: Sport ABS (Sport Anti-lock Brake System) ABS allows the driver to maintain directional control and keeps the vehicle stable by preventing the wheels from locking under heavy braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.

It also improves traction under acceleration by preventing the driving wheels from spinning on slippery surfaces.

This then causes the excessively toed rear wheels to fight each other until one loses grip completely, usually on slippery road surfaces, and the rear is swung out by the other.

Anti-lock brakes, which maximize braking efficiency by preventing tires from losing grip on slippery surfaces, are available either as standard equipment or as an option on all but the most inexpensive cars.

If the difference in rotational speed between front and rear wheels rises because of a slippery surface or poor traction at the front of the vehicle, that condition is detected by wheel - speed sensors which are monitored by VTM - 4's ECU.

A rotary knob on the center console allows driver input by choosing one of five terrain settings: a general driving program; grass / gravel / snow for slippery surfaces; and three special off - road modes: mud / ruts, sand, and rockcrawl.

Besides the unique Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive system, the all - new Subaru XV comes equipped with X-MODE that has been designed to increase drivability by optimising integrated control of the engine, All - Wheel Drive system and brakes to provide additional control when tires slip and lose traction on a slippery road surface, including when descending hills.

At the Moroso Motorsports Park in West Palm Beach last week, GM's Chevrolet division demonstrated how the ABS system works by driving Camaro sports coupes on a very slippery surface.

It's still very safe in this mode, and the system will quickly intervene if the surface is slippery, while allowing the car to adapt a reasonable degree of tail - out attitude, whether by power oversteer or weight transfer.

Because the weight is over the front wheels, this is considered by some to offer superior traction on slippery surfaces.

Roads can be made more slippery after rains by leaves, antifreeze or oil, and crosswalk lines or other painted surfaces can become slick as well.

Their inability to come to stop quickly is often a leading factor of many truck crashes especially when other motorists are driving erratically or the trucker is negotiating slippery, wet or icy road surface conditions.Faulty truck brakes and defective tires cause many accident fatalities as does fatigue by truck drivers hurrying to deliver their load on schedule.

While slip and fall injuries commonly occur due to uneven or slippery surfaces, accidents can also be caused by broken steps, raised flooring, ripped carpeting, poorly lit walkways, cluttered pathways, and inadequate warning signs.

Workers are often exposed to unsafe conditions including hazards in the kitchen, slippery floor surfaces caused by spills and unruly patrons in bars and restaurants.

Such conditions that might cause harm to a person can include any defective construction, improper maintenance, slippery surfaces caused by oil, water, snow or ice, or any other objects or obstructions that might cause a person to slip, trip, or fall, or that might hit and injure a person.

Whether caused by a car accident or a fall on a slippery surface, people who live with chronic pain suffer long after the cuts, bruises, and broken bones have healed.

• Cleaned surfaces such as floors by sweeping and mopping and ensured that warning signs (wet / slippery floor) were erected • Washed curtains and sofas, and performed vacuuming activities on drapes and carpets • Polished furniture and fixtures, and ensured that marble floors were properly polished and shined on a regular basis • Sanitized bathrooms using a variety of cleaning and sanitizing supplies and ensured that soap, shampoo and paper towels were replenished • Performed regular and preventative maintenance on cleaning equipment and tools