NTL Record

Title Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of Non-linear Creep and Flange Contact Forces on Truck Performance in Curves
Record ID 47147
Personal Name
Creator
Perlman, A. B.; Weinstock, H.
Source 44p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publication Date 19750531
Language English
Abstract Prediction of wheel displacements and wheel-rail forces is a prerequisite to the evaluation of the curving performance of rail vehicles. This information provides part of the basis for the rational design of wheels and suspension components, for establishing criteria for maintenance of track and wheels, for use as a guideline for safety standards, and for understanding the mechanism of noise generation and wheel-climbing. The analysis presented here extends the results from linear steady-curving appropriate to flangeless guidance, and provides a foundation for the examination of the details of forces and displacements under more severe conditions necessary to the understanding, prevention, and suppression of undesirable effects.
Rosap ID dot:9760
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9760
TRT Terms Railcar wheelsets; Railroad wheels; Creep properties; Curvature; Train track dynamics; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Dynamics; Mathematical prediction
General Subjects Rail vehicle dynamics; Curve negotiation mechanics
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number RR515
Report Number DOT-TSC-FRA-75-5; FRA-OR&D-75-56
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/47000/47100/47147/DOT-TSC-FRA-75-5.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository