| Title | Simulation of Power Collection Dynamics for Simply Supported Power Rail |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50253 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Spenny, C. 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 |
| Publication Date | 19721101 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The mathematical model of a sprung mass moving along a simply supported beam is used to analyze the dynamics of a power-collection system. A computer simulation of one-dimensional motion is used to demonstrate the phenomenon of collector-power rail interaction. Parametric resonance in an undamped collector is shown to exist at several speeds below 300 miles per hour. However, it is demonstrated that amplitude can be controlled at all of these resonant speeds with the proper use of damping. (Author) |
| Rosap ID | dot:11645 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11645 |
| TRT Terms | Analog simulation; Deflection; Dynamic loads; Electric railroads; Guideways; Intelligent transportation systems; Loads; Railroad electrification; Railroad tracks; Rapid transit; Resonance frequency; Third rail; Tracked air cushion vehicles |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-72-1 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50200/50253/DOT-TSC-FRA-72-01.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |