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//  Clutch.h - a clutch for the drivetrain.
//
//  Copyright (C) 2001 Sam Varner
//
//  This file is part of Vamos Automotive Simulator.
//
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#ifndef _CLUTCH_H_
#define _CLUTCH_H_

namespace Vamos_Body
{
  //* A clutch for the drivetrain.
  class Clutch
  {
	// The coefficient of friction for the clutch plates.
	double m_sliding_friction;

	// The effective radius of the clutch plates.
	double m_radius;

	// The contact area.
	double m_area;
  
	// The current pressure on the plates.
	double m_pressure;

	// The maximum allowed pressure on the plates.
	double m_max_pressure;

	// The locking threshold.  The clutch pretends to be fully engaged
	// when engine speed - transmission speeds < m_threshold * normal
	// force. 
	double m_threshold;

	// true if the clutch is fully engaged, false otherwise.
	bool m_engaged;

  public:
	//** Constructor
	Clutch (double sliding, double radius, double area, double max_pressure);

	// Return the drag caused by friction between the clutch plates.
	double drag (double engine_speed, double drive_speed);

	// Set the pressure on the plates to FACTOR * m_max_pressure.  If
	// FACTOR >= 1.0, the clutch is fully engaged.
	void position (double factor);

	// Return the current pressure.
	double pressure () const { return m_pressure; }

	// Return the maximum presure.
	double max_pressure () const { return m_max_pressure; }

	// Return true if the clutch is fully engaged, false otherwise.
	bool engaged () const { return m_engaged; }
  };
}

#endif // !_CLUTCH_H_