DocumentCode
3522231
Title
The influence of suspension system design on vertical loads imposed on the track
Author
Strong, Philip M.
Author_Institution
PS Consulting, Mastic Beach, NY, USA
fYear
2003
fDate
22-24 April 2003
Firstpage
213
Lastpage
222
Abstract
The relative significance of vehicle dynamics on the dynamic component of wheel-rail interface vertical forces caused by relatively short wavelength track perturbations is estimated, based on a simple dynamic model, for a range of suspension design types. The results indicate the relative importance of suspension design on track damage. This study is analytical. However, it provides a basis for testing to ensure that the influence of suspension design on track-induced vertical loads is better documented and understood.
Keywords
dynamics; force; railways; dynamic model; relatively short wavelength track perturbations estimation; suspension design; suspension system design; track damage; track-induced vertical loads; vertical loads; wheel-rail interface vertical forces; Acceleration; Costs; Electronic mail; Navigation; Qualifications; Testing; Tracking; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicles; Wheels;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Rail Conference, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE/ASME Joint
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7741-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/RRCON.2003.1204667
Filename
1204667
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